We See This All the Time: Rotted Fascia, Falling Soffits — and One Preventable Cause
🏠 Why Rotten Fascia Boards and Soffits Happen — And How to Stop It Before It Starts
Gutters, Soffits, and Fascia Repair Explained by Corry’s Homework LLC
📍Serving Vincennes, Indiana & Surrounding Areas
🚫 You’d Be Surprised What a Clogged Gutter Can Cost You…
We’ve seen it over and over again.
A customer calls because something just doesn’t look right under the roofline. Maybe paint’s peeling. Maybe the gutter’s sagging. Maybe a squirrel’s moved in. 🐿️
What we usually find?
Rotted rafter tails.
And 9 times out of 10, it all started with neglected gutters.
💧 Gutters Are Your Roof’s First Line of Defense
Your gutters and downspouts are designed to collect water from your roof and direct it safely away from your home’s foundation.
But when gutters get clogged with leaves, shingle grit, or sticks, water starts to back up. That water has to go somewhere — and usually, it ends up:
- Overflowing behind the gutter
- Soaking into wood fascia boards
- Dripping into soffit vents
- Rotting out your rafter tails
- Pooling around your foundation
Eventually, that simple clog becomes a big, expensive headache.
🔍 What Are Fascia and Soffit?
- Fascia: The vertical board behind your gutter that caps the end of the roof rafters
- Soffit: The underside area of your eaves that allows ventilation into your attic
These two parts of your roof are often made of wood, aluminum, or vinyl, and they’re critical for both structure and airflow.
When they rot or break down, you’re not just losing aesthetics —
You’re risking damage to your roof, attic, walls, and even insulation.
🧰 Real Jobs, Real Damage
Here’s what we’ve seen recently in Vincennes and nearby neighborhoods:
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- Fascia board so rotted it collapsed under the gutter
- Soffit panels full of animal nests and mold
- Water-damaged wood hidden under old metal wrap
- Homeowners shocked when we showed them how bad it had gotten — because it looked fine from the yard!
In every case, the root cause was the same:
Gutters hadn’t been cleaned or maintained.
💡 How Routine Maintenance Can Save You Thousands
Let’s break it down:
|
Task |
Time/Cost |
If You Skip It… |
|
1-2 hours, ~$100-$200 |
Fascia rot, soffit collapse, rafter damage |
|
|
Gutter Rehang or Repair |
~$150–$300 |
Gutter detaches and causes major water damage |
|
Fascia Replacement |
~$500–$1,500 |
Requires full demo, repainting, and roof edge repair |
|
Soffit Vent Repair |
~$250–$500 |
Risk of attic mold, pest entry, poor ventilation |
🧠 Pro Tips from Corry’s Homework LLC:
✅ Inspect your gutters every spring and fall
Especially if you’ve got trees nearby
✅ Don’t assume the metal wrap is saving you
Water gets trapped under metal fascia wrap all the time
✅ Look for signs of overflow
Streaks on the siding? Mildew near your roofline? That’s a clue
✅ Never ignore sagging gutters
They may be pulling the fascia right off with them
👷♂️ We Can Help — One Day at a Time
At Corry’s Homework LLC, we specialize in:
- Fascia board replacement
- Soffit panel repairs and full rebuilds
- Gutter removal and reinstall
- Rafter tail repair or patching
- One-day solutions for small or stalled projects
Whether your gutter just needs rehung or the whole edge of your roof is falling off — we’ll show up with a team ready to work. No upfront costs. No commitments. Just progress.
❤️ Why Our Customers Call Us First
💬 “Thank you so much. I really appreciate you helping us!”
– Stacy G., after we repaired her front porch fascia and soffit and saved her money in the process
We treat every home like it’s our own —
because we know what it feels like to be overwhelmed by repairs.
📣 Want to Stop Wood Rot Before It Starts?
Here’s what you can do today:
🔹 Clean your gutters — or let us do it for you
🔹 Take a photo of your soffit and fascia — and text it to us
🔹 Start with one repair and see how we work
💥 One Repair. One Day. One Step Forward.
Test out the Corry’s Homework system and see the difference.
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Fascia’s falling? Soffit’s sagging?
Don’t wait till the squirrels move in.
🔧 BONUS CONTENT: Want to Keep Us Away? (In the Best Way Possible)
At Corry’s Homework LLC, we’re not just here to fix things — we’re here to help you prevent problems before they start.
So let’s be honest:
👀 You probably don’t
want
us to come out for soffit or fascia work.
And if we’re being real — we’d rather not have to either.
By the time we’re on-site, it usually means:
- There’s already water damage.
- Wood is already rotted.
- Gutters are failing.
- And it’s going to cost more than it would’ve if caught earlier.
So here’s what you can do right now to stay ahead of it all:
✅ GUTTER & ROOF EDGE PREVENTION CHECKLIST
- Clean out your gutters twice a year (spring & fall)
- Inspect your roofline from the ground — look for sagging, cracking, or soft-looking boards
- After a rainstorm, check for water overflowing the gutter or dripping behind it
- Walk your yard and make sure downspouts drain away from the house
- Look under the soffits for mold, pests, or vents that are clogged or hanging
- Trim trees and vines near your roof — they add moisture and clog up fast
📸 Quick DIY Tip:
Take 4 pictures:
- 1 from each corner of your house
- Snap the roofline and gutter edges
Do this every few months and compare photos. You’ll spot changes before they become expensive surprises.
💡 Bottom Line:
If you follow this list, there’s a good chance you’ll never need us for fascia or soffit work.
But if something already looks off — we’ve got your back.
We show up with real solutions, not just talk.
One project. One day. One step forward.
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