Rotted trim at the roof edge

Rotted trim at the roof edge, the fascia and soffit, usually means water has been running behind a gutter or backing up behind ice. Replace the damaged boards and fix the water source first. In Minnesota this trim work needs a residential building contractor or remodeler license.

Updated

Fixes it now

Soffit & Fascia Repair

Soffits and fascia are the trim boards under and along the roof edge. When water backs up behind ice or overflows a gutter, they rot. In Minnesota this trim work needs a residential building contractor or remodeler license, not a roofing license, so check which one a business holds.

What to do today

  1. Press the trim gently to see how far the softness runs.
  2. Look for an overflowing gutter or ice above the damaged spot.
  3. Check the soffit for gaps where animals could get in.
  4. Plan the repair together with the fix for the water.

When it is an emergency

Trim so rotted that a gutter is pulling off needs prompt attention before the next heavy snow.

Sources

How to get a quote

Pick a business from the list and use the contact form or phone number on its own website. Asking two or three lets you compare. Cold Home Guide does not take quote requests.