Roofers have to be one of the more exasperating of the contractors.

Keep calling people, ask your neighbors and friend for references.

Has any of the rot migrated to the roof sheathing or rafters (trusses)?

Is there flashing, or evidence there was flashing at one time?

That’s my main concern. I am hoping it’s still protected because there is still some of the facia board intact. I believe there is flashing, but it looks like the gutter was installed lower than the flashing extends if that makes any sense. I have photos, but I’m not sure how to include those in the post.

Pictures might help to see exactly what you need done.

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Post pics to imgur.com and link to that post in your Reddit thread.

Thanks for your help! Post has been updated.

Updated the post to include link to images.

The first thing is to fully assess the extent of all the damage (you don't want to hang new fascia and soffit from rotting rafters).

Poking around with a screwdriver will reveal areas of heavy damage, but finding nothing with the poking around won't fully rule it out. At some point you will have to start demo to know the extent of the job. Contractors know this and it makes estimating not only the cost but the amount of time difficult. So at times like this where they have more work than time, getting someone to even look at it is near impossible.

Like finding a job, finding a contractor is aided greatly by networking. Ask everyone, including strangers who they know. Don't rule any lead out. Maybe someone knows a local retired guy that can walk you through it (you do the work, they drink your beer).

Here's the deal op. At some point maintenance on the gutters was stopped. cleaning the gutters while making sure they are secure should be done at least yearly. During that time the gutters got filled with junk and was not able to drain properly. Add in a good rain and that detaches the guttering and water gets to where it is not supposed to, and thus the problem you have.

The only real way to know is to take out a small section of your soffit that's damaged and see how far back the damage goes. If it's only the fascia that's damaged I would suggest that you save your self some time, money and effort, and do it your self. On the other hand, if the damage goes back further get a contractor out there.

Edit: make sure to check the boards that are touching the fascia.

Some gutter companies offer related services and they are usually more easily found.

slide flashing under the existing flashing and overhang the other side of it into the gutter to make sure water runs into the gutter and not into that rotted section. That'll buy you some time. Then wait for a roofer / contractor to fix the rot.

Thanks for the reply. I will definitely do a bit more investigating prior to moving forward. I like the idea of a former pro walking me through the steps while they kick back. Saves money and allows me to develop snew skills at the same time.

Yeah I agree. It was previously owned by an older couple, and I think after the husband passed maintenance on the whole house stopped. There’s even a new box of gutter guards in the garage that were never installed.

Thanks for the tip! I will call them as well.

Thanks for the advise. I will likely do this and clean out the gutters just to keep it from getting any worst.

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