Guttering Repairs, Replacement & Cleaning

Gutters are the cheapest part of a roof and the one that does the most damage when neglected. A blocked or leaking gutter soaks the wall below it, rots fascias, and over years causes damp inside and movement in foundations. Most of the damp problems we are asked to look at on ground-floor walls turn out to be gutters.

We clear, repair and replace gutters and downpipes in uPVC, aluminium and cast iron, and we correct the falls and outlets that cause gutters to overflow even when they are clear.

Before and after: guttering replaced with the roofline

Old timber ogee gutters, sagging and blocked with moss, replaced with new black half-round uPVC guttering and downpipes as part of a full fascia and soffit replacement. See the fascias and soffits page for the whole job.

Old timber ogee gutter and fascia at the eaves corner — Before

New fascia, box end and guttering at the eaves corner — After

Mossy bay window roof and tired guttering before replacement — Before

New guttering fitted around the bay window flat roof — After

Warning signs

Water overflowing in rainBlockage, wrong fall, or an undersized outlet.

Green staining on the wall belowLong-term overflow; the wall is saturated.

Gutter sagging or pulling awayBrackets failed or fascia rotten behind them.

Dripping jointsPerished seals; usually repairable.

Plants growing in the gutterIt has been blocked long enough to make soil.

Damp inside at ground levelOften traced to a downpipe discharging against the wall.

What we do

Gutter clearing by hand and vacuum, with photographs before and after
Joint, bracket and union repairs
Re-setting falls so water reaches the outlet
Full gutter and downpipe replacement in uPVC, aluminium or cast iron
Hopper heads and larger outlets where capacity is the problem
Gutter guards and leaf protection where trees overhang
Connection into existing drainage and soakaways

Materials and methods

uPVC half-round and deep-flow systems from FloPlast or Brett Martin for most houses; seamless aluminium for longer life and a cleaner look; cast iron or cast aluminium for period and listed properties. Stainless fixings throughout.

Why choose us for guttering repairs & replacement

Problems fixed at source, not just cleared until next autumn
Falls and capacity checked, which is where most overflow comes from
Period-appropriate materials for older houses
Fascias inspected while we are there
Annual clearing available as part of roof maintenance

What to expect

We inspect the full run from ladder or tower, photograph what we find, and quote for the minimum work that will fix it. Clearing and small repairs are done on the day. Replacement runs take a day for a typical house.

Related projects

New black half-round guttering and downpipe on white render

Roofline

New guttering with full roofline

Black half-round guttering and downpipes fitted with new fascias and soffits.

All projects →

Frequently asked questions

How often should gutters be cleared?

Once a year on most houses, twice if trees overhang. Late autumn after leaf fall is the best time.

My gutters are clear but still overflow. Why?

The fall is wrong, the outlet is too small for the roof area, or a downpipe is blocked below ground. We check all three.

Should I replace my cast iron gutters with uPVC?

On a period house, no; cast iron or cast aluminium keeps the look and lasts longer. On a modern house, uPVC is fine.

Can you fit gutters while re-roofing?

Yes, and it is the cheapest time, with scaffold already up.