Soffit Repair and Replacement

Odds are you probably don’t think about your soffits very often. But soffits play a crucial role in protecting your overall roofing system, especially in Florida where tropical storms and hurricanes can force water into your home if it’s not protected by healthy, robust soffits. If you want to prevent this from happening, then you need to make sure you’re keeping up with soffit repairs and replacements.

At John Hogan Roofing, we’ve got 25 years of experience repairing and replacing every part of local roofing systems. And we know that soffits aren’t something you can afford to overlook. That’s why we want to talk about costs, DIY soffit repair, and how to make sure you’re protecting your home without breaking your budget or falling for roofing scams. But let’s start with the biggest question: How much does soffit repair or replacement cost?

Cost of Soffit Repair and Replacement

There is no simple way to determine how much your soffit repair or replacement will cost. This is because a variety of factors will heavily impact your total soffit repair costs. So while we can say that soffit repairs average about $1,000 to $5,000, to give you a more detailed number, we have to look at the specifics.

Material is perhaps the biggest indicator of how much it will cost to repair or replace your soffits. This is because there’s a big gap between the different types of soffit materials. The market is always in flux, but generally, you can expect your soffit materials to follow these pricing guidelines:

• Wood Soffits: This is a classic and affordable soffit material. Prices range from one to three dollars per foot of soffits, which makes this one of the most affordable material options. But keep in mind that, unless the wood has been treated, it may be less water-resistant than other materials.
• Vinyl Soffits: Vinyl comes in at a slightly higher price point of six to ten dollars per foot. But this higher price comes with substantial benefits, including improved water resistance and insulation.
• UPVC Soffits: Unplasticized PVC soffits are generally available at three to seven dollars per foot. Since UPVC doesn’t have plasticizers that weaken it, it makes for a resilient soffit material option.
• Aluminum Soffits: If you want the best soffits for your home, aluminum soffits are definitely worth considering. Aluminum soffits offer unmatched durability and resilience, especially in humid Florida. But they also come at a premium: about eight to twenty dollars per foot.

Scope of the Repairs

As you would expect, replacing more of your soffits will increase the total cost of your soffit repair job. But the amount of soffits that need replacing isn’t the only factor to consider.

For one thing, how accessible the soffits are will affect the repair costs. If trees are blocking your soffits or you want to replace soffits on an upper floor, you can expect soffit repair costs to increase. This is because it takes more time and effort to access and replace the damaged soffit boards.

Additionally, damaged soffits often come alongside other issues. This could include problems with your fascia or even a more fundamental flaw in your roofing system. If your roofers find further damage that goes beyond just soffit repairs, then getting those issues fixed will certainly increase the cost of your total project. On the other hand, not getting it fixed could require a roof replacement in just a few years, so we generally recommend going with the advice of a local roofing professional.

Labor Costs for Soffit Board Replacements

Naturally, any crew working on your home will need to be paid. And how much that costs is difficult to estimate. This is because total soffit repair labor costs will depend on the size of the crew, their level of experience, and how difficult the job is.

That said, about five dollars per foot of soffits is a reasonable expectation for labor costs. Bear in mind that this number can go up, though, depending on the roofing company. For example, roofers at a larger, more established company may have higher labor costs because the company needs to pay for additional staff to operate phones and coordinate projects.

On the other hand, a small, less well-known operation will not have these overhead costs. But the trade-off is that a roofing company like this will be less well-known in your community, so it can be harder to trust them to provide great results.

Should I DIY Soffit Repairs?

Given how expensive soffit repairs can be, and how complicated the pricing is, we understand that many people feel tempted to DIY soffit repairs. And in some cases, this could be a completely valid course of action. Let’s talk a bit about when it is and isn’t a good idea to handle soffit repairs yourself.

Replacing old soffit boards sounds like a fairly simple job. But the truth is, it’s fairly complex. In addition to removing the rotten or damaged soffits, you’ll also likely need to remove any parts of your rafters that have been exposed to water damage due to damage soffits and fascia. This process could also include attaching a new cleat and new rafters, applying sealant, and re-installing crown molding, to name just a few steps in the process.

As you can see, this is a surprisingly complex roof repair. For that reason, we don’t recommend that anyone DIY soffit repairs unless they have experience as a professional roofer. This is a complicated job, and getting it wrong could have disastrous consequences for your roofing system as a whole. That’s why, unless you have experience doing projects like this professionally, we recommend leaving it in the hands of professionals.

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Schedule Your Soffit Repair Service

When you need professionals to handle your soffit repairs, John Hogan Roofing has the roofing professionals you need. With more than 25 years of experience providing local roofing services, we’re trusted across the Greater Tampa Bay region and beyond. That’s clear from our great roofing reviews!

So when you need local roofers you can trust, don’t be afraid to reach out. We make it simple and easy to get a free roofing quote that will cover the complete scope of the job and avoid any unpleasant surprises down the road. And unlike other roofers, we’re confident in our work, so we never expect customers to go with us without collecting other quotes first to make sure they’re getting their money’s worth.

If you need fascia or soffit repairs, let us help. Reach out and see why John Hogan Roofing is still going strong after 25 years of dedicated roofing services in Florida.