Exterior Woodwork Repair Guide
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01/10/25, 16:19
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Exterior Woodwork Repair Guide
Scope of Works
• Inspect fascias, soffits, bargeboards, sills or cladding to locate rot, split joints and failed paint. • Remove decayed timber and treat remaining sound wood with fungicidal preservative. • Splice in new treated timber or build up missing sections with two‑part epoxy filler. • Sand, prime, undercoat and apply finishing coats in a compatible exterior paint system. • Seal end‑grain, joints and fixings; replace damaged drip beads or weather bars. • Clear gutters/adjacent surfaces of debris and dispose of waste wood responsibly. • Provide maintenance advice and expected repainting cycle.
Typical Cost (inc. VAT)
Charge type | Low £ | High £ | Notes |
Call‑out / minimum | 70 | 130 | Typical 2025 trades call‑out fee Checkatrade |
Labour per hour (carpenter / roofline fitter) | 45 | 75 | Current UK carpentry rate range Checkatrade |
Materials (treated timber, epoxy, primer, paint) | 30 | 200 | Small splice to several metres of fascia; boards £115 – £185 / m if full replacement Yell |
Disposal | 0 | 40 | Rotten wood, nails, paint scrapings |
Extras (access tower / scaffold, gutter re‑hang) | 0 | 300 | Two‑storey gables or conservatory edge need scaffold / tower Yell |
TOTAL (most jobs come in here) | 220 | 700 | Minor sill/fascia repair → multi‑metre splice with scaffold, VAT inc. |
Time on Site
2 – 4 hours for a single sill or fascia splice.
4 – 6 hours (or split over two dry days) when multiple boards require epoxy curing and full repaint.
Extra time for high‑level work needing scaffold, paint drying delays, or unexpected hidden rot.
Questions to Ask Your Trade
Will you splice‑in new timber or use epoxy resin, and why is this best for my situation?
Are replacement sections treated and primed on all faces and end‑grain before fitting?
Which paint system will you apply and what lifespan do you expect before the next repaint?
Is access equipment (tower or scaffold) included in the quote and delivered by you?
Can you match existing mouldings or supply custom profiles for heritage features?
What guarantee do you offer on the repair against rot recurrence or paint failure?
How will you protect surrounding brickwork, glazing and planting during sanding and painting?
How to Avoid Surprises
• Reserve parking: Book driveway or kerb space for a van and, if needed, a scaffold lorry.
• Clear access: Trim foliage and move garden furniture away from the affected timber.
• Paint prep: Confirm paint colour, sheen, and brand before work starts—tinting delays can be costly.
• Power supply: Provide an outdoor socket or extension lead for sanders and heat guns.
• Permit check: Verify if local authority permits are needed for scaffold on public pavements and arrange ahead.
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