Roofline replacement renews the fascia boards that carry your gutters, the soffits beneath the eaves, bargeboards on gable ends and the gutters and downpipes, usually in low-maintenance uPVC, to protect rafter ends and carry rainwater safely away.
We take on new fascias, soffits and guttering throughout Putney and the surrounding SW6, SW13, SW14 and SW15 postcodes, as well as in Barnes, Fulham and Wimbledon. The guide range for this work in London is £2,600–£5,800 including VAT; where your project falls depends on its size, the materials you pick and how easy the site is to reach. A free survey turns that range into a fixed figure.
- Guide price
- £2,600–£5,800 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 days for a typical house
- Postcodes
- SW6, SW13, SW14, SW15 and SW18
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
What should you budget for new fascias, soffits and guttering in Putney?
Use the table to gauge the cost of new fascias, soffits and guttering in Putney before we visit. Figures include VAT and are scaled for London, coming out about 30% above the national guide, which gives £2,600–£5,800 overall. After a free survey, you receive a fixed written price.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Putney |
|---|---|---|
| Guttering and downpipes only | New gutters and downpipes on a typical house, where fascias are sound. | £500–£1,950 |
| Full roofline on a semi | Fascias, soffits, gutters and downpipes on the front and rear of a 3-bed semi. | £2,600–£5,800 |
| Detached or with bargeboards | Larger houses, gable bargeboards, dormers or extensive rafter repairs. | £5,200–£10,500 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- Length of eaves and number of gable ends
- Colour and finish of the uPVC or metal chosen
- Scaffolding and access, including over conservatories
- Number of downpipes and drain connections
What does the job include in Putney?
- Survey of boards, rafter ends, gutters and eaves ventilation
- Removal and disposal of old fascias, soffits and gutters
- Repairs to rotten rafter ends and sprockets
- New uPVC fascias, soffits and bargeboards in your chosen colour
- Eaves ventilation and tile support trays fitted
- Downpipes connected to existing drains and the site cleaned
Building in Putney
London's housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often in yellow London stock brick, with Georgian terraces in central districts and mansion blocks across many inner areas. Outer boroughs have large belts of interwar semis, and there are extensive post-war council estates. Many houses have been split into flats, and conservation areas are widespread.
London Clay shrinks and swells with the seasons, and street trees close to houses can contribute to movement, which affects foundation design.
With that background in mind, here is how we typically handle new fascias, soffits and guttering for homes in Putney, from the first visit to the finished result.
Permissions for new fascias, soffits and guttering in Putney
Which rules apply depends on where you live. For Putney, the answer is England, and the points below reflect that; we verify them with the council before quoting.
Replacing fascias, soffits and guttering does not need planning permission in England unless the house is listed or a conservation area restricts materials.
Building Regulations do not normally apply to like-for-like roofline replacement. Bats are protected across the UK; if they roost under roof tiles, soffits or fascias, work stops and a licensed ecologist advises before it restarts.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
The four stages
A visit to your home
It starts with a survey at the property, free of charge. We check condition, access and services, ask how you want the finished result to look, and answer any questions you have about new fascias, soffits and guttering.
Price and scope agreed
You get the price in writing, itemised so you can see where the money goes. As long as the specification stays the same, that is the price you pay for new fascias, soffits and guttering.
Booking the work
We handle the paperwork side: checking whether planning permission or building control approval is needed, submitting applications where they are, and scheduling the trades and materials around your dates.
Build and hand over
The work is carried out to the agreed specification, with floors and furniture protected and the site kept tidy. At the end we clean up, walk through the finished job with you and hand over any certificates.
How we work
Common questions
How do I look after uPVC roofline?
uPVC fascias and soffits need little upkeep: wash them once or twice a year with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoiding solvents and abrasive cleaners. Gutters need clearing at least once a year, usually in late autumn, and more often near trees. Check downpipes are running clear after heavy rain. Gutter guards can reduce how often clearing is needed.
Do you cover Barnes, Fulham and Wimbledon?
Yes. As well as Putney, we cover Barnes, Fulham and Wimbledon and the rest of London. Our coverage is UK-wide, so the process is the same wherever you are: a free site survey, a quote in writing that fixes the price for the agreed scope, and one point of contact while the work is planned and carried out.
Should I replace my fascias or just cap them?
Capping, or cladding over old timber fascias with thin uPVC, costs less but traps any rot underneath and hides the condition of the rafter ends. Full replacement removes the old boards so rafter ends can be checked and repaired, and gives a stronger fixing for gutters. We usually recommend full replacement unless the existing timber is genuinely sound.
What happens at the survey?
We visit your home at a time that suits you, look at the area involved, take measurements and check access, condition and any services that might be affected. We talk through what you want from new fascias, soffits and guttering, explain the options and answer questions. There is no charge and no obligation; afterwards we send a written quote.
Why is roof ventilation important at the eaves?
Ventilation at the eaves lets air flow into the roof space and out at the ridge, carrying away moisture that would otherwise condense on cold timbers. Poor ventilation can lead to damp, mould and rot in the loft. Many older soffits have no vents, and loft insulation can block airflow. New soffits and eaves trays are fitted to keep a clear air path.
Nearby towns
If your address falls within SW6, SW13, SW14 and SW15, we cover it. The same goes for neighbouring Barnes, Fulham and Wimbledon, which we include alongside Putney when arranging surveys and quotes.