What fascia, soffits, and trim do
- Fascia is the board along the roof edge. It supports the gutters and closes off the ends of the rafters.
- Soffits are the panels under the roof overhang. On many homes they’re vented and supply air to the attic.
- Trim covers the rake edges, corners, and transitions that frame the house and keep water out of the gaps.
When it needs fixing
- Rot and water damage, often behind gutters or at the bottom of a rake edge, which can weaken how gutters attach and let water and pests in.
- Storm damage, like hail dents or wind-torn pieces of fascia wrap.
- Blocked or missing soffit vents, which can limit how well the attic breathes.
- Gaps and openings where birds, squirrels, or insects can get in.
When it’s about the look
Trim frames the house. A crisp fascia line and a trim color chosen with the roof, brick, and siding in mind can make an older home look current — as the before-and-after on this page shows. Color and finish changes are optional and priced separately from any needed repairs.
Alongside a roof, or on its own
Trim work can be its own project or an add-on to a roof replacement. If gutters are being replaced, it’s the right moment to fix the fascia behind them — see gutters & gutter guards.