Fascia, Soffit & Guttering Costs in North West England (2026 Price Guide)
Search “fascia soffit guttering cost” and most of what comes back is a national UK average, usually pulled up by London and the South East. Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire tend to sit a little below that national picture - here’s what jobs actually cost, component by component.
Typical prices by component
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Fascia board (fitted, uPVC) | £90-£130 per board |
| Soffit board (fitted, uPVC) | £50-£80 per metre |
| Guttering (fitted, uPVC or aluminium) | £30-£55 per metre |
| Guttering only, small job | £400-£900 |
| Full fascia, soffit & guttering - semi-detached | £1,500-£3,500 |
| Full fascia, soffit & guttering - detached | £2,500-£5,000 |
A full roofline replacement typically takes 1-2 days on a semi-detached property and 2-3 days on a detached house.
Why North West quotes often come in reasonable
Roofline work is priced mostly on labour and access, not materials - uPVC board and standard guttering cost the same wherever you buy it. Day rates across Greater Manchester and Lancashire tend to be lower than London and the South East, which is reflected in most quotes. That doesn’t mean every job is cheap: city-centre terraces with restricted parking, or period properties in a conservation area, can still land at the top of the range.
What actually moves the price
- Scaffolding vs a tower. A two-storey terrace usually needs proper scaffolding, which can add £400-£950 on its own - a single-storey semi often only needs a mobile tower.
- Cast iron vs uPVC. Repairing existing cast-iron guttering, common on Victorian and Edwardian terraces across Manchester, Bolton and Preston, is usually cheaper than a full uPVC replacement - but it’s skilled work, so ask specifically whether an installer quotes for it.
- Removal of old materials. Typically £100-£300, and worth checking it’s actually included rather than assumed.
- Number of downpipes. Older terraces are frequently under-piped for modern rainfall volumes, and adding a downpipe to stop overflow is a common extra.
How to compare quotes properly
A quote well below these ranges is usually missing something - often scaffolding, disposal, or full soffit ventilation. Ask every installer to break the quote down by fascia, soffit, guttering and access, so you’re comparing like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to repair cast-iron guttering than replace it?
Usually yes on period terraces, where re-sealing joints and treating rust costs a fraction of a full uPVC replacement, provided the iron itself hasn't corroded through.
Does scaffolding always add a third to the cost?
Roughly, on two-storey terraces and semis. A single-storey property often only needs a tower, which is considerably cheaper.
How many quotes should I get?
Two to three is enough to see where a job sits within typical ranges and spot anything that looks unusually high or suspiciously low.
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