A clear route
for every downpour.
Overflowing gutters and defective roofline details can send water towards walls and timber. The aim is a connected route from roof edge to outlet, with practical access for future maintenance.
Discuss your roof
Start with where the water goes.
Staining, drips and overflow may come from a blockage, a failed joint or a poor fall. Before replacing a whole run, check what is causing the problem and whether the connected downpipes and outlets can carry the water away.
What to consider
- Leaking joints and damaged gutter sections
- Falls, brackets, outlets and downpipe connections
- Fascias, soffits and exposed timber condition
- Rainwater details alongside roof repair or replacement
Repair what is sound. Renew what is failing.
A leaking joint or damaged section may be straightforward to repair if the rest of the guttering is sound. Where replacement would be more worthwhile, we’ll explain the options, talk through the finish and include the connections and drainage details in the proposed work.
Make the first conversation useful.
Tell us which elevation is affected and whether the overflow appears in light rain or only during a downpour. Ground-level photographs of staining or a visible broken section are a useful starting point.
Tell us about the roof and where the property is. There’s no need to know the technical name for the problem.
Your questions, answered.
Why does the gutter overflow when it looks clear?
A blockage may be out of sight, or the fall, outlet or capacity may be inadequate. The whole run and its downpipe need consideration.
Can roofline work be done with a roof replacement?
Yes, it’s a good opportunity to look at them together. Shared access may make it practical to deal with gutters, fascias or soffits alongside the roof. We’ll help you decide what would be useful and set out the agreed work clearly.
Connected parts of your roof.
A little clarity.
A good next step.
Tell us what’s happening, or what you’re planning. We’ll start with the right questions.
020 3886 3441 ↗yourdulwichroofers@gmail.com