Soffit & Fascia Repair in Baton Rouge, LA

Look at the board behind the gutter. Blistered or peeling paint, dark streaks, a soft spot you can press a screwdriver into, gutters pulling away from the house, or wasps and squirrels getting in near the eave all point to rot. In Baton Rouge humidity, a small soft patch spreads fast, so it is worth checking after every heavy storm season.

Almost always trapped water. Clogged or undersized gutters overflow behind the fascia, a short drip edge lets rain wick onto the board end, or blocked soffit vents hold humid air against the wood. Our heat and rainfall then do the rest. We fix the water source at the same time as the wood, otherwise the new board rots too.

If the rot is contained and the rest of the run is sound, we cut back to solid wood and splice in a new section, then prime and paint so it matches. When the board is soft along most of the run, or the rafter tails behind it are wet, replacing the full run is cheaper than coming back twice. We show you the photos and let you decide.

Both are valid here. Aluminum-wrapped fascia and vented vinyl or aluminum soffit hold up well against Louisiana humidity and cut future finish maintenance. Wrapping over rotten wood only hides the problem, though, so the wood underneath has to be sound or replaced first.

Yes. Soffit vents are how your attic pulls in fresh air. When panels are missing, painted shut, or stuffed with insulation, the attic holds hot, damp air, which shortens shingle life and can grow mold on the decking. We correct ventilation as part of the repair rather than just closing the hole.

Sudden damage looks different: wind-torn panels, split boards, impact marks, and clean breaks. Slow rot from age or clogged gutters shows staining, soft wood, and paint failure over time. We photograph what we find and write it up either way, so you have a dated record of the cause and the repair scope.

Most Baton Rouge homes are a one-day job. A single rotted section is often a few hours; wrapping the full perimeter with new soffit and fascia can run two days depending on the roofline and access.