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Fascia and Soffits specialists in Paulsgrove. Coastal specification, 10-year guarantee, free written quotes with no call-out fee.
Paulsgrove's elevated chalk ridge wind exposure attacks UPVC and timber fascia boards faster than equivalent inland properties. large post-war council estate properties typically show rot within 25 years here. We specify coastal-grade UPVC on all Paulsgrove fascia work.
Fascia and guttering are always assessed together in Paulsgrove. A rotten fascia cannot support guttering — and fitting new guttering to a failing fascia wastes the investment. Both are assessed as part of every survey.
Correct soffit ventilation prevents condensation in the roof void — a concern in Paulsgrove's elevated chalk ridge wind exposure which creates elevated ambient humidity. We specify correctly sized vents on all soffit replacement work.
| Service | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full fascia and soffit replacement (semi) | 800-1400 | Both elevations UPVC |
| Single elevation | 400-750 | Includes guttering assessment |
| Rotten section repair | 150-350 | Per elevation |
| Soffit vent inserts | 150-300 | Correct sizing |
"Chimney repointing on our post-war estate stack — Portsmouth Roofing used the correct OPC frost-resistant mix, not lime mortar. Correct for this era."
"Full nail sickness assessment and re-fix on our Paulsgrove estate property — both slopes. Stainless fixings throughout."
"Flat roof garage on the Paulsgrove estate — original felt from the 1960s estate build. GRP installed, first dry garage we've had."
Signs include visible rot or softness when pressed, paint peeling, guttering pulling away, or brown staining behind the gutterline.
We assess both together on every survey and advise on the correct scope before quoting.
Cellular UPVC as standard in coastal-grade formulation. We match existing colours and profiles.
A standard semi takes one to two days. Written quote before starting.
Yes free survey and written quote. No call-out fee. Call 0239 307 1334.
Yes. NFRC registered, fully insured, 10-year written guarantee.
Yes we advise on planning requirements for conservation area fascia work before starting.
Paulsgrove's position on the chalk ridge above Portsmouth gives it the highest wind exposure of any Portsmouth suburb. Northerly and westerly winds track across the Meon Valley with no obstruction before hitting the elevated estate — a fundamentally different exposure profile from the coastal urban areas below.
Paulsgrove is almost entirely post-war council estate built from 1945 to the early 1960s — a homogeneous housing stock with a single dominant failure mode: nail sickness on galvanised fixings now 60 to 80 years old in a coastal-adjacent, wind-exposed environment.
Paulsgrove estate original fascia stock is largely from the estate build or 1980s replacement — almost all now at or past end of service life. The elevated wind exposure places additional stress on fascia fixings beyond what sheltered town properties experience. Every job we carry out in Paulsgrove is specified for these specific conditions — not a generic Portsmouth-wide approach.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Fascia and Soffits specialists in Paulsgrove.
0239 307 1334