Fascia Board Replacement Cost Per Foot in Ottawa

Fascia Board Replacement Costs in Ottawa

Fascia board replacement in Ottawa costs $12 to $25 per linear foot fully installed, which includes removing the old fascia, replacing damaged wood substrate if needed, and installing new aluminum-wrapped or pre-finished fascia. For a typical Ottawa home with 80 to 150 linear feet of fascia, that puts the total project cost at $960 to $3,750, though most homeowners land somewhere in the $1,500 to $2,800 range.

The cost per foot depends on several factors. The fascia material is the biggest variable. Basic pre-painted aluminum fascia capping over existing or new wood is the most common approach in Ottawa, running $12 to $18 per linear foot. This involves wrapping the wood fascia board with a custom-bent aluminum cover that protects it from moisture, ice, and UV damage. Composite or engineered fascia boards that replace the wood entirely cost $18 to $25 per linear foot but offer superior durability and zero maintenance. Some Ottawa homeowners in heritage areas like the Glebe, New Edinburgh, or Rockcliffe Park opt for solid wood fascia with paint to maintain the period-appropriate look, which runs $15 to $22 per linear foot including priming and two coats of exterior paint.

The condition of the underlying wood significantly affects the final price. If the existing fascia board is sound and just needs a new aluminum wrap, the job is straightforward. But if rot has set into the wood, the contractor will need to remove the damaged section and install new pressure-treated or engineered lumber before wrapping it. Wood replacement adds $5 to $10 per linear foot on top of the wrapping cost. In Ottawa, fascia rot is extremely common because of our climate. Water gets behind old aluminum capping through failed sealant or nail holes, then Ottawa's 50-plus annual freeze-thaw cycles expand that moisture repeatedly, accelerating the rot. Homes built before the 1990s with original wood fascia that has never been wrapped are the most likely candidates for significant rot repair.

Fascia replacement is almost always done alongside eavestrough work, and there is a good reason for that. The eavestroughs must be removed to access the fascia, and removing and reinstalling gutters adds labour cost. If your eavestroughs are more than 15 years old, it usually makes financial sense to replace both the fascia and the eavestroughs at the same time rather than paying for eavestrough removal and reinstallation twice. Many Ottawa contractors offer a bundled price for fascia and eavestrough replacement that saves 10 to 15 percent compared to doing the projects separately.

Height plays a role in pricing as well. Ground-floor fascia on a bungalow is the least expensive to replace. Second-storey fascia requires scaffolding or extension ladders and takes longer, adding $2 to $5 per linear foot. Third-storey or difficult-access sections may require scaffolding rental, which can add $500 to $1,500 to the project depending on how much scaffolding is needed.

For the best results, get at least three detailed quotes that break out the cost of fascia materials, wood repair if needed, and whether eavestrough removal and reinstallation is included. The Ottawa Construction Network directory at justynrookcontracting.com can help you connect with contractors experienced in fascia and eavestrough work across the Ottawa area.