New uPVC fascia, soffit and guttering on a Dublin semi-detached home
Roofline · Dublin

Fascia, Soffit and Guttering in Dublin, Renewed to Last

Rotten fascia, sagging soffit and overflowing or broken guttering renewed in clean maintenance-free uPVC across Dublin, with a free inspection and a fair written price every time.

Trusted Fascia, Soffit and Guttering Across Dublin Since 1989

Fascia, soffit and guttering in Dublin are the parts of the roof most people never think about, right up until water is running down the wall. This roofline, the boards and gutters that finish the edge of the roof, does the quiet work of carrying rainwater safely away from the house. When it fails, the damage rarely stays on the roof, it soaks the wall, the eaves and often the top of the rooms below, so it is worth keeping right. We have renewed rooflines across the city since 1989.

The trouble usually starts with water going where it should not. A blocked or sagging gutter overflows in heavy rain and pours down the fascia and the wall behind it, and over time that constant wetting rots the timber fascia and soffit and lets damp into the eaves. Older cast-iron and timber systems rust, split and warp, and once one length goes the rest is rarely far behind. A tired roofline drags down the look of the whole house as well as its weatherproofing.

Every roofline job starts with a free inspection and a written price agreed before we begin. We renew fascia, soffit and guttering in clean, maintenance-free uPVC that will not rot or need painting, and we make sure the falls carry water properly to the downpipe. We carry full insurance, guarantee our work for twenty years, and hold a 5.0 rating from forty-one Google reviews, because a roofline done properly protects the house and lifts its appearance for decades.

The roofline is the one piece of roofing that changes how the whole house looks, not just how it performs. A clean, straight run of white fascia and neat guttering lifts the front of a house the way little else does, while a rotting, sagging roofline drags it down no matter how good the roof above it is. So this is work we do to a finish, not just to a function. Water carried cleanly away, and a roofline that looks sharp from the road, are both part of the same job done right.

What to look for

Signs Your Guttering and Fascia Have Had Their Day

A tired roofline shows itself clearly once you know where to look. Catching it before the timber rots keeps the job smaller. Here is what to watch for around the edge of a Dublin roof. Catching any of these before the timber behind rots keeps the job smaller and cheaper.

Gutters overflowing in the rain

Water spilling over the edge of a gutter in heavy rain means it is blocked, sagging or the fall has gone. That overflow soaks the fascia and the wall below, and is a frequent hidden cause of what looks like a roof leak.

Staining down the wall

Green algae or dark streaks running down the wall beneath the gutter are a sure sign water is escaping where it should not. Left alone, that constant wetting works its way into the wall and the eaves.

Sagging or peeling fascia

A fascia board that sags, bows or has flaking paint is usually rotting behind the surface. Once the timber softens, the gutter fixed to it starts to pull away and the problem accelerates.

Soft or crumbling soffit

The soffit, the board under the eaves, going soft, stained or crumbling points to damp getting into the roof edge. It can also let birds and pests into the roof space if it breaks up.

Loose or leaking joints

Gutter joints that drip, or brackets working loose from the fascia, let water find the timber behind. On older cast-iron systems, rust at the joints is often where the leaks begin.

Plants growing in the gutter

Grass or seedlings sprouting from a gutter mean it is full of debris and holding water rather than carrying it away. That standing water speeds up rust, rot and overflow all at once.

The Roofline Work We Carry Out on Dublin Homes

Roofline work runs from clearing and realigning a gutter to renewing the whole fascia, soffit and guttering in uPVC. Whatever the job, we make sure water is carried cleanly off the roof and away from the house. This work often pairs with roof repairs while the access is already up. We set every gutter to the correct fall so water actually reaches the downpipe rather than the wall.

  • Renewing rotten and tired fascia and soffit in clean, maintenance-free uPVC
  • Replacing overflowing, sagging and broken guttering, with the correct fall to the downpipe
  • Fitting new downpipes and hoppers that carry water neatly to the drain
  • Clearing, realigning and repairing gutters where the run is otherwise sound
  • Adding soffit ventilation to keep the roof space healthy and free of condensation
  • Swapping old cast-iron and timber systems for uPVC that will not rust, rot or need painting
Rotten timber fascia being stripped off a Dublin home
New vented uPVC soffit and fascia at the eaves of a Dublin home
A new uPVC downpipe running to a gully on a Dublin home
New guttering and downpipe fitted to a Dublin house
Close view of a renewed fascia and soffit at the eaves
Rotten timber fascia being stripped off a Dublin home
Simple from start to finish

How Our Fascia, Soffit and Guttering Service Works

Roofline work is straightforward when it is explained clearly. From your first call to the finished eaves, here is how we go about it.

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Your call and a free inspection

Tell us what you are seeing, an overflowing gutter or a sagging board, and we arrange a free inspection. We check the whole roofline, because a fault in one length often means the rest is not far behind.

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Checking the roofline

We look at the gutters, the fascia and soffit, the downpipes and the falls, and work out what needs renewing and what is still sound. That way you only pay for the work the roofline actually needs.

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A clear written price

You get an honest written price, itemised so you can see the guttering, the fascia and the soffit separately if you wish. There is no pressure to go ahead, and the figure is fixed before any work starts.

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The work, clean and correct

We renew the roofline in uPVC, set the gutters to the right fall so they carry water to the downpipe, and finish the eaves neatly. It protects the house and lifts the look of the whole front.

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A final check and a tidy site

We check the gutters run and the joints are sound, clear away all the old material, and leave your property as we found it. The work is backed by our twenty-year guarantee.

Honest pricing

What Fascia, Soffit and Guttering Cost in Dublin

Roofline prices in Dublin depend on how much you renew, the size of the house and the access. Clearing and realigning a gutter is a small job, while a full fascia, soffit and guttering renewal around a whole house is a bigger one. Rather than a figure that means little until we see it, we give a fair written price after a free inspection. These are the main things that move it.

Guttering only, or the full roofline

Replacing the guttering alone costs less than renewing the fascia, soffit and guttering together. A full roofline renewal covers more of the eaves and takes more material and time.

The size of the house

The longer the run of eaves around the house, the more fascia, soffit and gutter is needed. A large detached home has far more roofline than a small terrace.

Access and height

A single-storey or bungalow roofline is quick to reach, while a two or three-storey house may need a scaffold or tower to work safely, which adds to the job.

The state of the timber behind

Where the rafter ends or the timber behind the fascia have rotted, they need making good before the new uPVC goes on. A good roofer checks for this on the inspection.

For guide figures first, our Dublin roofing costs page sets out honest prices for guttering and full roofline work.

Honest prices, up front

We Publish Our Roofing Prices

Most roofers make you chase a number. We put honest guide prices for roof repairs, flat roofs and full re-roofs right on the site, so you can budget before you ever pick up the phone. Every job still gets a free inspection and a written quote, with no pressure to go ahead.

See our Dublin roofing costsReal 2026 guide prices for every job on the roofView the price guide →

Fascia, Soffit and Guttering Across Dublin

Every house in Dublin has a roofline to look after, and the housing tells us what to expect. Across the suburban estates of west Dublin in Blanchardstown, Lucan and Clondalkin, and out through north county Dublin in Swords and Malahide, the original timber fascia and soffit fitted decades ago are now rotting and are the roofline we renew most, usually in one clean sweep of uPVC around the whole house.

In the older terraces of the southside and city centre, the rooflines are more varied, with cast-iron gutters, hidden parapet gutters and shared eaves that need a careful hand. Along the coast, wind-driven rain overwhelms tired gutters faster, so overflow and rot show up sooner. Whatever the house, we set the falls right so the water actually reaches the downpipe rather than the wall.

The big estates built from the 1960s through the 1980s are where most of our roofline work is, because the original timber fascia and soffit fitted then have simply reached the end of their life across whole roads at once. Renewing the lot in uPVC in a single visit is the common job there. On the older brick terraces closer to town, hidden parapet gutters and cast-iron downpipes bring their own quirks, and those need a more careful, tailored approach.

Wherever you are in the county, the promise is the same. A free inspection, an honest word on whether you need the full roofline or just the guttering, a fair written price, and clean uPVC that protects the house and looks the part. Overflowing gutters are a common hidden cause of damp, so if you are also seeing leaks our roof repairs page is worth a look. When you are ready, we are the family-run team Dublin homeowners trust for fascia, soffit and guttering in Dublin.

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Roofline Questions Dublin Homeowners Ask

How much does it cost to replace fascia, soffit and guttering?
A full uPVC fascia, soffit and guttering renewal on a typical 3-bed semi in Dublin starts from around €2,000, and guttering on its own from about €1,000. The exact figure depends on the size of the house and the access, so the written price follows a free inspection. Our roofing costs page gives honest guide figures.
Should I replace guttering only, or the fascia and soffit too?
If the gutters are failing but the timber behind is still sound, replacing the guttering alone can be enough. Where the fascia and soffit have started to rot, it is better value to renew the whole roofline in one go, since the gutter has to come off to reach the timber anyway. We advise honestly on the inspection.
Is uPVC better than timber for fascia and soffit?
For most homes, yes. uPVC does not rot, does not need painting and shrugs off Irish weather, so it is effectively maintenance-free where timber needs ongoing care. On a period home where appearance matters, we talk through the options so the roofline still suits the house.
Can you just clear and repair my gutters?
Yes. Where the run is otherwise sound, we clear debris, realign the gutter to the correct fall and repair leaking joints, rather than renewing the lot. If the fascia behind has rotted, though, we will tell you, because a gutter is only as good as the board it hangs on.
Why do my gutters keep overflowing?
Overflowing usually means the gutter is blocked with debris, has sagged so the fall is wrong, or is simply too worn to carry the water. Clearing and realigning fixes many cases, but a gutter that overflows every time it rains often needs renewing before it rots the fascia behind it.
Are you insured and is the work guaranteed?
We carry full insurance on every job, and our workmanship is backed by a twenty-year guarantee. We have been family-run since 1989 and hold a 5.0 rating from forty-one Google reviews, so the roofline we leave behind has to stand over that reputation.
What colours of uPVC fascia and guttering can I get?
White is the most common and keeps a house looking clean and bright, but black, anthracite grey and woodgrain finishes are all available and are popular for a more modern or traditional look. We can match or change the colour of the roofline and the guttering, and we will show you the options before anything is ordered.
How long does it take to replace fascia, soffit and guttering?
A full roofline renewal on a typical semi usually takes a day or two, depending on the size of the house and the access. We set up safe access, strip the old timber and guttering, fit the new uPVC and downpipes, and clear away the old material, so the disruption is short and the finish is clean.
Do you take away the old guttering and fascia?
Yes. Removing and disposing of all the old timber, guttering and downpipes is part of the job, and it is included in the written price. We leave the eaves neat and the site clear, with none of the old material left behind for you to deal with.
Can you fit gutter guards to stop leaves blocking the gutters?
Yes, where overhanging trees are the problem, gutter guards can cut down how often the gutters block and overflow. They are not maintenance-free, but they help. We can fit them as part of a roofline renewal and advise whether they are worth it for your particular house.
Do you have to remove roof tiles to replace the fascia?
Usually only the bottom course of slates or tiles is lifted to reach the fascia and the felt behind it, then refitted once the new board is on. The rest of the roof is left undisturbed. We take care doing this so the roof covering goes back sound and the new roofline sits properly under it.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
Once or twice a year is a sensible rule for most Dublin homes, more often where there are overhanging trees dropping leaves. Clearing the gutters before winter, when the heaviest rain arrives, is the single best thing you can do to avoid overflow soaking the fascia and the wall behind it.
Will new fascia, soffit and guttering add value to my house?
It can make a real difference to how the house presents, which matters most when you are selling or first impressions count. A clean, straight roofline in fresh uPVC lifts the whole front of a house and signals that the property has been looked after. Just as importantly, it protects the walls and eaves from the water damage that a failing roofline causes, so it is value that is practical as well as cosmetic.
Do you fit black or grey guttering as well as white?
Yes. While white remains the most popular, black and anthracite grey guttering and downpipes have become a common choice on both modern and traditional Dublin homes, and we can supply and fit whichever suits your house. We will show you the options and confirm the colour with you before anything is ordered.
Reviews

What Dublin Homeowners and Businesses Say

We have never asked anyone for a review, and we have never taken one down. Our perfect 5.0 rating from 41 Google reviews is simply what people wrote once the job was finished, tidied and paid for.

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“Our old fascia and soffits were literally falling apart. The team replaced everything over two days and cleaned up the mess before leaving. The house looks fresher than it has in years.”

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Cian O’Connor
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“I had water dripping right over the front door. They repaired the gutter joint within 20 minutes and didn’t try to upsell anything. Very honest service.”

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Daniel Power
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“Our house is over 40 years old, and the guttering hadn’t been replaced in decades. Roofing Acadamy showed us exactly what was wrong using drone footage very impressive! They replaced the entire system with new uPVC and ensured the downpipes flowed properly. The difference in rainwater drainage is huge. No more puddles around the foundation.”

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Jack Collins
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