What is the average cost of replacing fascia boards?

The average cost of replacing fascia boards for a typical home varies based on linear footage, material, labor, and accessibility, but national averages provide budgeting guidance. For average single-story home with 200 to 300 linear feet of fascia, professional replacement costs 1,500 to 4,500 dollars for wood fascia including materials, labor, removal of old fascia and gutters, and reinstallation of gutters with proper slope. For PVC or composite fascia that never rots and requires less maintenance, average cost is 2,500 to 6,000 dollars for same footage due to higher material cost of 2 to 5 dollars per linear foot versus 1 to 3 dollars for wood. Two-story homes cost 30 to 50 percent more due to scaffolding and safety equipment, pushing average to 3,000 to 7,000 dollars. If rot extends to rafter tails or soffit that also need repair, average cost increases to 4,000 to 9,000 dollars. Small repairs of 10 to 20 feet average 300 to 800 dollars. Cost breakdown: materials 30 to 40 percent, labor 50 to 60 percent, and disposal and paint 10 percent. Additional costs include gutter removal and reinstallation at 200 to 500 dollars if gutters are old. To get accurate average for your home, measure linear footage, get multiple written estimates from licensed contractors, and consider using rot-resistant materials to avoid future replacement costs, as regular gutter cleaning twice yearly prevents fascia rot that necessitates replacement.