How much should I charge to replace a soffit?

How much you should charge to replace a soffit depends on your costs, labor, materials, overhead, and market rates, but typical contractor pricing provides guidance for estimating. For a professional contractor, soffit replacement is typically charged by linear foot, with prices ranging from 20 to 40 dollars per linear foot for vinyl or aluminum soffit including materials, labor, removal of old soffit, and disposal, with wood soffit costing more due to painting. For example, replacing 100 linear feet of soffit at 30 dollars per foot would be 3,000 dollars total. Material costs include soffit panels at 2 to 8 dollars per linear foot depending on material, plus J-channels, fasteners, and caulk, typically 5 to 10 dollars per foot. Labor is major cost, as working on ladder or scaffolding under eaves is slow, with installation taking 2 to 4 hours per 20 feet for one worker. For two-story homes, charge more due to scaffolding and safety equipment, often 30 to 50 dollars per foot. Additional charges apply if fascia board is rotted and needs replacement, which adds 10 to 20 dollars per foot, or if gutters need removal and reinstallation, which adds 5 to 10 dollars per foot. Ensure you include overhead, insurance, and profit margin of 15 to 30 percent. Get local material prices, measure linear footage accurately, inspect for hidden damage like rotted rafter tails that may increase cost, and provide written estimate that details materials, labor, and warranty.