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Soffit and fascia are the trim that finishes your roof’s edge — and the first parts to rot when gutters overflow. They’re easy to ignore until peeling paint or a wasp nest forces the issue, and by then the rot may have reached your decking. This guide gives you the 2026 numbers: aluminum, vinyl, and wood by the linear foot, a real whole-home total, and how to catch trouble before it spreads.
How much do soffit and fascia cost in 2026?
Soffit and fascia cost $6 to $25 per linear foot installed, combined, or about $1,000 to $6,000 for a whole home. Vinyl sits at the low end, aluminum in the middle, and wood at the top. The total comes down to your home’s perimeter (more roof edge means more material), how high the work is, and whether rotted wood needs repair first.
Most homes have 150–250 linear feet of roof edge. Multiply that by the per-foot rate for your material and you’re close to a real number — before adding any rot repair behind the fascia.
Key takeaway: Replace fascia at the first sign of rot, before it reaches the roof deck. Bundling the work with a re-roof or new gutters saves on access labor. A free Onward estimate gives you written quotes from vetted local pros.
Soffit and fascia cost by material
The material you pick sets both the price and how often you’ll touch it again. Here’s what each runs in 2026.
| Material | Cost per linear ft (installed) | Maintenance | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $6–$15 | None, but can crack/fade | 20–30 yrs |
| Aluminum | $8–$20 | Low, paintable | 30–40 yrs |
| Wood (pine/cedar) | $10–$25 | High, needs paint | 15–30 yrs |
| Composite / fiber cement | $12–$25 | Low | 30–50 yrs |
Aluminum is the most popular choice because it won’t rot, shrugs off pests, takes paint, and lasts decades with little upkeep. Vinyl is the cheapest and maintenance-free but can crack in deep cold or fade in strong sun. Wood still looks best on traditional and historic homes, but you’ll repaint it and watch it for rot.
Soffit and fascia cost per linear foot and total
Here’s how the per-foot rate scales to a whole-home total based on perimeter.
| Home roof perimeter | Vinyl total | Aluminum total | Wood total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 linear ft | $900–$2,250 | $1,200–$3,000 | $1,500–$3,750 |
| 200 linear ft | $1,200–$3,000 | $1,600–$4,000 | $2,000–$5,000 |
| 250 linear ft | $1,500–$3,750 | $2,000–$5,000 | $2,500–$6,250 |
Most homes land in the $1,000–$6,000 range. Add $200–$1,000 if rotted wood behind the fascia needs to be cut out and replaced, since that’s structural repair on top of the trim itself.
What drives your soffit and fascia price
- Material. Vinyl is cheapest, wood priciest, aluminum in between.
- Home perimeter. More roof edge means more linear feet to cover.
- Height and stories. Two- and three-story homes need more staging and slower, safer work.
- Hidden rot. Soft wood behind the fascia must be replaced before new trim goes on.
- Gutter removal. Gutters bolt to the fascia and come off during the job — often a good time to replace them too.
- Soffit venting. Adding or upgrading vents for attic airflow adds a modest amount but improves roof life.
Replace now or wait?
Fascia rot doesn’t stay put — it travels along the roof edge and into the decking. The cost of waiting is almost always higher than the cost of acting.
| Replace now | Wait | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical 2026 cost | $1,000–$6,000 | Same + spreading rot repair |
| Best when | Localized rot, peeling paint | Never, for active rot |
| Risk | Up-front cost | Rot reaches deck & roof edge |
| Bonus | Bundle with re-roof or gutters | Pest entry, more damage |
Replace now if: the wood is soft, paint is peeling, panels sag, or pests are getting in. You can wait if: the trim is sound and only cosmetic. The cheapest version of this job is always the one done before the rot reaches your roof. Bundle it with new gutters or drip edge while the roof edge is exposed.
Why homeowners price soffit and fascia through Onward
Onward isn’t a roofing company — we’re the trust layer on top of the local ones. We match you with a few licensed, insured, background-checked pros who compete for your job with free, written quotes that separate trim, rot repair, and gutter work. You compare, read reviews we re-verify yearly, and choose. Your information is never sold.
Fascia is a spot where a quick quote can hide rot that the contractor either fixes properly or covers up with new trim. Three vetted quotes that name the repair scope keep it honest. See The Onward Shield and how we calculate our cost ranges.
Your next step
If your gutters overflow or your fascia paint is peeling, the rot clock is already running.
- In the next 60 seconds: Get a free Onward estimate and we’ll match you with vetted local roofers.
- Before you sign: Ask the quote to separate trim cost from any rot repair so you see both clearly.
- Bundle it: Replace soffit and fascia during a roof replacement or new gutter install to share access labor.
Finish the roof edge right and water stays where it belongs — outside your house.
