Why gutters overflow

Overflow can result from more than a blocked gutter.

What to do

  1. Look for the location and timing of overflow from a safe position.
  2. Ask about falls, outlets, joints and downpipes.
  3. Confirm whether cleaning, repair or resizing is proposed.

Put it into your brief

Record which section overflows, whether it happens in ordinary or heavy rain, and whether water reaches a wall or doorway. Photograph only from a safe position.

Make the comparison useful

Ask each provider whether cleaning, repair or a change in outlet or downpipe is proposed. The written scope should say how water flow will be checked afterwards.

Create a roof project brief
A clearer next step

Compare quotes for gutter repairs & maintenance

Explain where water escapes, the number of storeys and whether the gutter has been cleared recently.

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