Can you replace fascia without removing the roof?

Yes, you can replace fascia without removing the roof, as fascia is the vertical board at roof edge that caps rafter ends and is installed under drip edge and shingles but can be removed without disturbing roof itself in most cases. To replace fascia without removing roof, you need to carefully detach fascia from under drip edge and shingles without damaging roofing. First, remove gutters attached to fascia by unscrewing brackets. Then gently pry drip edge that overlaps fascia, as drip edge is metal that covers top of fascia and is nailed to roof deck, and lift it slightly to access fascia nails, taking care not to bend drip edge or damage shingles. Remove nails holding fascia to rafter ends using pry bar or reciprocating saw to cut nails, and slide old fascia out, leaving drip edge and shingles in place. Inspect rafter ends for rot that may need repair. Install new fascia board, typically 1 by 6 or 1 by 8 pine, cedar, or PVC that is rot-resistant, sliding it under drip edge and securing to rafter ends with nails or screws. Reinstall drip edge over fascia, ensuring it is flat and sealed, and reinstall gutters with proper slope toward downspouts. While possible, it requires care to avoid damaging drip edge and shingles, and if drip edge is old or damaged, replacement may be needed. Professional fascia replacement without roof removal costs 6 to 20 dollars per linear foot and is common when fascia rots due to gutter overflow from clogged gutters.