A blockage
Leaves, moss from the roof and silt build up until water cannot get past. Clearing the run and the downpipe usually solves it.
The wrong fall
A gutter should slope gently towards its outlet. If brackets have broken or the fascia has moved, water collects in the low point and spills.
Too few outlets
A long run with a single downpipe can be overwhelmed in heavy rain. Adding an outlet or a larger gutter fixes it.
Leaking joints
Drips at a union are a different problem: the rubber seal has hardened. The joint can be resealed or the fitting replaced.
What it damages
- Green staining and damp on the wall
- Rotten fascia and soffit boards
- Damp at the top of rooms inside
Keeping them clear
Once or twice a year is enough for most houses, more often with trees nearby. Our gutter cleaning service in Prestwich does this for you.
Need this fixed?
See our Guttering
service in Prestwich, or ask for a free quote.
