AnthraciteBeforePreviewWhite boards to anthracite grey, ogee gutters, on a bungalow
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uPVC vs timber
uPVC vs Timber Fascia and Soffit
uPVC fascia needs a wash once a year and commonly lasts 20 to 30 years. Painted timber needs repainting every few years and rots once the paint fails, faster in Cork's wet, salty air. On a period or protected house, timber may still be the right choice.
Free, no obligation. One local company prices it, not five.
- 20 to 30 yrsthe usual life of uPVC
- A few yearsbetween repaints on timber
- €1,500 to €2,500+a period house, special profiles
- 0times uPVC needs painting
Before and after
What it looks like done
Real houses with tired boards, and the same photo with new fascia and soffit drawn by our tool. Try it on your own house in two minutes.
AnthraciteBeforePreview
AnthraciteBeforePreviewAnthracite fascia, soffit and square gutters on a chalet bungalow
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WhiteBeforePreviewTired dark boards to clean white uPVC on a pebbledash semi
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Side by side
uPVC against timber
| uPVC | Painted timber | |
|---|---|---|
| Upkeep | A wash once a year | Repainting every few years |
| Life | Commonly 20 to 30 years | As long as the paint holds |
| Rot | Doesn't rot | Rots where paint fails |
| On the coast | Fine; ask for stainless fixings | Salt speeds up paint failure |
When timber makes sense
Period houses and protected structures
In Cobh, Kinsale, Youghal and Cork city there are period houses where timber, or uPVC in special profiles (€1,500 to €2,500+), suits the house. On a protected structure, swapping timber for uPVC can change its character, which needs the council's say first. Like-for-like repair is generally exempted development under section 4(1)(h) of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Bats
Check before the old boards come off
Bats roost behind soffit and fascia boards, all Irish bats are protected, and disturbing a roost needs a licence from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Tell the company if you see bats at dusk around the eaves.
Three steps
How it works
- Tell us the jobThree taps on the form, or a photo in the Studio. Only your phone number is needed.
- We match you with one companyOne fascia and soffit company that covers your part of Cork, vetted for this work. Not a list, and not five firms ringing you.
- They ring you with a priceAfter a look at the house, in writing: boards, colour, gutters, access and VAT. Nothing is agreed until you say yes.
See it on your home
See new fascia and soffit on your own house
Take a photo of the front of your house, pick a colour, a gutter shape and the boards, and see the same house with the work done. Then ask for any change. Free, in about two minutes.
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Free quote
Get a price in 3 taps
Tap what you need and leave your number. It goes to one fascia and soffit company that covers your part of Cork, and they ring you to arrange a look and a written price.
FAQ
Questions we get asked
Is uPVC better than timber in Cork?
For most houses, yes: it doesn't rot in the wet and needs no painting.
Can I replace timber fascia with uPVC?
Yes, on most houses. Check first if the house is a protected structure.
Guides
Fascia and soffit explained
- Fascia and soffit cost in CorkPrices by house type, with and without gutters
- Fascia and soffit repairA section, a corner or a rotten rafter end
- uPVC fascia and soffitBoard sizes, vents, colours, the price per metre
- Gutters and fasciaThe whole roofline in one job
- Capping vs full replacementWhen the old timber can stay
- How long it takesOne to two days for a semi
Every Cork town
Fascia and soffit in your town
One company covers each request. Pick your town for its homes, its rain and the local detail.
- Cork city50% built before 1981 · 1,109 mm rain
- Carrigaline40% built since 2001 · 1,178 mm rain
- Cobh35% built since 2001 · 1,087 mm rain
- Midleton46% built since 2001 · 1,108 mm rain
- Mallow38% built since 2001 · 1,072 mm rain
- Youghal42% built before 1981 · 1,033 mm rain
- Bandon40% built before 1981 · 1,331 mm rain
- Fermoy44% built before 1981 · 1,093 mm rain
- Kinsale43% built since 2001 · 1,160 mm rain
- Clonakilty37% built since 2001 · 1,366 mm rain
- Macroom46% built since 2001 · 1,379 mm rain
- Skibbereen45% built before 1981 · 1,403 mm rain
- Passage West42% built before 1981 · 1,103 mm rain
- Carrigtwohill72% built since 2001 · 1,112 mm rain
- Blarney46% built before 1981 · 1,142 mm rain
- Crosshaven46% built since 2001 · 1,101 mm rain
- Bantry50% built before 1981 · 1,611 mm rain
- Charleville41% built before 1981 · 996 mm rain
- Mitchelstown46% built before 1981 · 1,145 mm rain
- Kanturk47% built since 2001 · 1,148 mm rain
- Dunmanway47% built before 1981 · 1,763 mm rain
- Millstreet47% built before 1981 · 1,500 mm rain
Get a free quote for your fascia and soffit
One company that covers your part of Cork rings you. Nothing is agreed until you accept a written price.