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A gutter collects the rainwater from your roof and carries it away. As long as that goes well, you don't notice it. If the gutter fails, the water runs down your wall and into your roof base. That is why it is smart to replace it before it gets that far.
These are the signs and the choices.
Leaks in several places. You can repair one seam. If the gutter leaks in more places, the material has reached the end of its life.
Rusted-through or porous material. Small holes, rust stains and crumbling metal show that the gutter is being attacked from the inside.
Sagging or the wrong fall. Gutter brackets that bend or a gutter that no longer drains lead to standing water.
Recurring repairs. If you have to fix or seal something every year, it usually pays to replace it properly once.
“Replacing is rarely fun, but a good gutter keeps your wall and roof base dry for years.”
Zinc is the classic choice on many Dutch homes. It looks good, can last a long time with maintenance and suits many roof styles. Read more about the lifespan of a zinc box gutter.
Plastic is light and easy to work with, but sun and cold can make it warp or discolour. Aluminium is light and low-maintenance. What suits best depends on your roof, your walls and what you want.
I look at your gutter, check the fall and tell you honestly whether replacement is needed or whether a repair is still possible. You get a fixed price up front.
Rotting fascia board. Water running along the roof base attacks the timber.
Damp in the wall. Brickwork soaks up water and can cause stains inside.
Damage to the roof base. With a box gutter, water goes inwards into the structure.
Higher costs. What is now just a gutter later becomes a gutter plus timber work and wall repairs.
First I remove the old gutter and the brackets and check the fascia board and the roof base. If there is damp or wood rot, I repair that before the new gutter goes up.
Then I hang the new gutter on brackets with the right fall towards the downpipe and connect everything neatly. Read also about fascia boards and roof edge trim.
Keep the gutter clean, see cleaning gutters. If there are a lot of trees near your house, a leaf guard or gutter grille can help.
When you ask for a quote, ask for a fixed price that includes the material and the downpipe. Read also what a good roofing quote contains.
When it leaks in several places, has rusted through, sags or you have to keep repairing it.
That depends on your roof and walls. Zinc is the classic choice and can last a long time with maintenance. Plastic and aluminium are lighter. I advise what suits your home.
That depends on the length of the gutter and the condition of the fascia board. After the free inspection you'll hear how long I think I'll need.
Yes, if the rest is still sound. A roofer looks at the whole gutter first, so you aren't faced with the next spot a year later.
