Gutter Replacement & Fascia Repair in Baton Rouge, LA
When old gutters keep leaking and the board behind them has gone soft, patching stops making sense. We connect Baton Rouge-area homeowners with independent local gutter companies for free, no-obligation quotes on tear-off, fascia and soffit repair, and new seamless gutters in one job.
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When replacement beats another repair
Gutter repair is the right call for a leaky corner or one sagging run. Replacement is worth pricing when the problems are everywhere at once:
- Leaks at many joints on old sectional gutters
- Rust, corrosion or splits along the trough
- Runs that sag again soon after being re-hung
- Gutters too small for the roof, overflowing in every heavy rain
- Soft or rotted fascia that will not hold fasteners
Housing age plays a part. The Census Bureau’s American Community Survey puts the median year built at 1976 for homes in Baton Rouge city, 1979 in Baker, 1980 in Denham Springs and 1964 in Port Allen. On older homes, gutters may be sectional, past their prime, or fastened into trim that has absorbed decades of moisture. If only a few spots are failing, start with gutter repair.
Why fascia rots behind gutters
The fascia is the board along the roof edge that the gutters hang from; the soffit is the underside of the overhang. When a gutter overflows, leaks at a seam, or sits slightly away from the roof edge, water runs down the back of the gutter and soaks the fascia. In a place with about 62 inches of rain a year, spread across every month, and warm temperatures most of the year, wet wood often does not dry out before the next rain.
Rot usually starts hidden behind the gutter, so homeowners often find it only when a gutter starts pulling loose. Signs to watch for:
- Peeling or blistered paint on the fascia
- Dark stains or streaks below the gutter line
- Soft wood that dents under light pressure
- Sagging or stained soffit panels
- Birds, wasps or squirrels nesting at the roof edge
Our article on rotted fascia behind gutters covers the signs and what repair can involve.
How a tear-off and replacement usually goes
Inspection and quote
An installer measures the runs, counts downspouts, presses on the fascia, looks at the soffit and gives a written price, often with a per-foot allowance for rotted wood that may only show once the old gutters are down.
Tear-off
Old gutters, hangers and downspouts come off and are hauled away. This is when the full condition of the fascia becomes clear.
Fascia and soffit repair
Rotted sections are cut out and replaced with new boards, and damaged soffit is repaired. Some homeowners choose to have new wood wrapped in aluminum or painted to match.
New seamless gutters
New gutters are formed on site, hung into solid wood with hidden hangers, pitched toward the downspouts and sealed. This is a good moment to upsize to 6-inch gutters or 3x4 downspouts; see seamless gutter installation.
Drainage and cleanup
Downspouts, extensions or underground lines are connected, and the job site is cleaned up.
Typical replacement and fascia costs
Typical ranges from cost guides, 2023–2026 — estimates, not quotes.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Old gutter removal | $1–$2 per ft, or $150–$300 total |
| Fascia replacement | $5–$12 per ft |
| Seamless aluminum, Baton Rouge (HomeBlue, 2025) | $5.90–$10.30 per linear ft installed |
| Installed aluminum, Baton Rouge: 150 / 200 / 250 ft | $880–$1,550 / $1,180–$2,060 / $1,470–$2,580 |
| Downspouts | aluminum $9–$12 per ft |
| Two-story add-on | +$1–$3 per ft |
The sources disagree, and fascia work is hard to price until the old gutters are off. Your quote depends on footage, stories, material, downspout count, drainage and how much wood needs replacing. See the gutter installation cost guide.
Before you hire: Replacement with fascia work, guards and drainage on a large home can pass about $7,500, where Louisiana’s contractor board (LSLBC) says home improvement registration applies (under $50,000; a residential license at $50,000 or more, per Act 178 of 2024). Registration requires liability insurance and workers’ comp, with a $500,000 liability minimum since 2026 (Act 757). Search the company on LSLBC’s contractor search, ask for a current insurance certificate, and get a written contract that spells out the fascia allowance. This is general information, not legal advice.
Gutter replacement and fascia FAQ
How do I know if my fascia is rotted?
Look for peeling or bubbling paint on the board behind the gutter, dark stains, soft spots that give under a screwdriver, gutters that pull away or will not stay tight, and staining or sagging on the soffit below. Wasps, birds or squirrels getting into the roof edge can also point to openings in rotted wood. An installer will usually check the board once the old gutter is down.
How much does fascia replacement cost?
Cost guides put fascia replacement at about $5–$12 per foot, with old gutter removal at about $1–$2 per foot or $150–$300 total. These are typical ranges from cost guides, not quotes, and the sources disagree. The final price depends on how much wood is rotted, soffit damage, paint, stories and access, which usually shows only once the gutters come down.
Should I replace gutters and fascia at the same time?
If the fascia is soft, yes, in most cases. New gutters are fastened into the fascia, so hanging them on rotted wood means they will loosen again. Doing both together also means the old gutters only come down once. Ask installers to quote fascia repair as a per-foot allowance in case more rot turns up after tear-off.
How long do gutters last before they need replacing?
It depends on the material, how well the gutters were installed, and how they have been maintained. Leaks along many joints, rust or corrosion, repeated sagging, and gutters that overflow in every heavy rain are common signs that replacement is worth pricing. An installer can tell you whether a repair will buy time or just delay the inevitable.
Is old gutter removal included in a replacement quote?
Often, but not always. Some quotes include tear-off and haul-away; others list it separately, and cost guides put it at about $1–$2 per foot or $150–$300 total. Ask each installer whether removal, disposal, fascia repair, soffit work and painting are included, so you are comparing the same scope from one quote to the next.
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