Gutters That Protect Your Home — Cleared, Repaired or Replaced

We recommend clearing gutters at least once a year, ideally in late autumn after the main leaf fall has finished. Properties surrounded by large deciduous trees — particularly common in areas like Barton under Needwood and Rolleston on Dove — may need clearing twice a year, in spring and autumn. Blocked gutters cause water to overflow and saturate the top of the external wall, which leads to damp penetration into the masonry and eventual internal damp problems that are far more expensive to address than a routine clearance.

The most obvious sign is water pouring over the front edge of the gutter during rainfall rather than flowing to the downpipe. Other signs include green algae or moss growing on the external wall directly below the gutter, damp patches appearing on internal walls at first-floor level, paint peeling from the fascia board behind the gutter, or visible sagging of the gutter run when viewed from pavement level. Any of these indicates a problem that needs attention before it causes structural water damage to the property.

For Victorian and Edwardian properties in Stapenhill, Horninglow, and the town centre, cast iron guttering is worth retaining if the existing ironwork is sound — it adds character and period authenticity. We can clean, re-seal, and repaint existing cast iron guttering as a cost-effective alternative to replacement. Where cast iron is beyond repair, we can replace it with cast iron profile or with deep-profile uPVC that closely replicates the appearance at significantly lower cost and weight. We'll give you an honest comparison of both options.

Yes, and this is one of the most common causes of damp in older Burton properties that we come across. When gutters overflow consistently, the water saturates the top of the external masonry or runs behind the fascia and into the roof void. Over time this causes damp staining on internal walls, mould growth in roof spaces, and rot in fascia and soffit timber. The damp issue is often misdiagnosed and treated cosmetically while the source — a blocked gutter — continues to cause further damage.

On a standard semi-detached property in Burton upon Trent, a full gutter replacement — front and rear elevations, including downpipes — typically takes between three and six hours in a single visit. Larger detached properties or those where fascia board replacement is also required may take a full day. We can usually complete the survey and installation on the same visit for straightforward jobs, saving you a second appointment. All materials are loaded on the van as standard for the most common gutter profiles.

We supply uPVC guttering in half-round, square-line, and deep-flow profiles. Colours available include white, black, grey, and anthracite grey, which is increasingly popular on modern properties and those with dark window frames. For period properties where a more traditional appearance is preferred, cast iron profile is available in black as standard. All colours and profiles can be viewed in our samples. We source from reputable UK manufacturers whose systems are available in matching replacement parts for future repairs.

Yes. In many cases, particularly on older properties where the fascia timber has been holding moisture behind the guttering for years, the board needs replacing before new gutters can be correctly installed. We carry uPVC fascia and soffit board as standard and can replace individual lengths or full runs as part of a combined guttering and fascia job. Replacing rotten timber fascia at the same time as the guttering is always more cost-effective than returning to do it separately later.