Roofline | Guttering
Swansea - SA9
Enquiry from: Rushda P
Start Date: Immediate
All guttering to be replaced on detached house approx ,perimeter of 800,m
Guttering is a vital element of the roofing of your property. It provides aesthetic advantages as well as making sure rainwater that runs off your roof is properly channeled away from the edge of the building and into drains. The main element to deciding on the best guttering for your property is understanding the needs of your current roof. For example, steeper or larger roofs will require guttering capable of channeling a larger flow of water. It may be tempting to simply exchange like for like, but an expert guttering company can survey the house to understand your requirements, and give you advice on the most appropriate guttering for your roof. Guttering is available in a variety of types and materials. For materials, PVC is typically the most popular. PVC guttering is very economical while still being resilient. It's available in a variety of colours and styles. However, guttering is also constructed from metal, generally either steel, aluminium or cast iron. While these materials are normally more costly than PVC, they also last longer and are well suited to period properties as they may have a more traditionally designed appearance. Different moulds of guttering will also affect the flow of the water. Half round and square guttering are standard and suit many properties, while deep flow or ogee guttering are suitable for use on buildings that need increased water flow. Ogee guttering also has a unique mould which has an eye-catching appearance. Guttering is also available in a variety of colours, from traditional white or black to brown and grey. In addition, some PVC guttering can be found in a cast iron effect.
The typical cost of Gutter replacement is £1000. Costs can change based on the materials and the contractor picked. The upper price range can be as high as £1150. The material costs are commonly about £250
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Abercraf is a village in Brecknockshire in the county of Powys, Wales and has a population of 696. It is in the south of the county in the Upper Swansea Valley, 2.5 miles north-east of Ystradgynlais. It sits just outside of the boundaries of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Fforest Fawr Geopark.
Abercraf has a history in coal and iron. Thomas Harper, the resident coalowner, established a small ironworks in 1824. The British Iron Company bought the works in 1825 for £19,541 and leased minerals on the nearby mountain, Cribarth. It was unsuccessful and it ceased production in 1826 when they found that costs were exceeding the retail price.
The village has a number of amenities, including pubs, a rugby union club, a primary school and a fire station. It is also home to a Miners' Welfare Hall, keeping the tradition of its coal mining past.
Abercraf sits among the slopes of the miniature mountain Cribarth, which is famous for its 'Sleeping Giant' outline. The Giant is composed of a combination of the natural topography of the mountain and disused limestone quarries.
If you live in Abercraf and require a new boiler, ensure you do a comparison of quotes from no less than three reputable installers.
Swansea - SA9
Enquiry from: Rushda P
Start Date: Immediate
All guttering to be replaced on detached house approx ,perimeter of 800,m
Swansea - SA9
Enquiry from: Hannah T
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the myguttering.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: Looking to have all guttering replaced and also fascias
Swansea - SA9
Enquiry from: Lyn H
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the myguttering.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: To fix leaking joint in awkward place
Swansea - SA9
Enquiry from: Crystal H
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Gutters cleaned at front as leak, gutter slid back into place at rear. Kind regards
Swansea - SA9
Enquiry from: Gillian L
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Need replacement guttering around my conservatory Home Owner Call to Appoint
Swansea - SA6
Enquiry from: Andrew L
Start Date: Immediate
Medium size conservatory need a complete gutter replacement
Neath - SA11
Enquiry from: Tony R
Start Date: Immediate
Guttering on rear of house needs repair as it's leaking
Neath - SA11
Enquiry from: Tony R
Start Date: Immediate
Guttering on rear of house needs repair as it's leaking
Neath - SA11
Enquiry from: Diana S
Start Date: Immediate
Replace old guttering, down pipes etc to back of house
Swansea - SA2
Enquiry from: Laura J
Start Date: Immediate
Bungalow, replacing gutter over garage with a deeper gutter.
Neath - SA11
Enquiry from: Tony R
Start Date: Immediate
Guttering on rear of house needs repair as it's leaking
Neath - SA10
Enquiry from: Philip G
Start Date: Immediate
Some one to put my guttering back up
Neath - SA10
Enquiry from: Philip G
Start Date: Immediate
Some one to put my guttering back up
Port Talbot - SA12
Enquiry from: Cesar N
Start Date: Immediate
Need repair or replacement of gutter to rear of property Mid Terrace. No upper floor property extension
Neath - SA10
Enquiry from: Hywel T
Start Date: Immediate
Putting up guttering at the rear of the house. Some flashing on a flat roof
Swansea - SA4
Enquiry from: Thomas E
Start Date: Immediate
Corner of guttering spilling out water on front of the house.
Llanwrda - SA19
Enquiry from: Carolyn J
Start Date: Immediate
Guttering front and back of house
Llanwrda - SA19
Enquiry from: Carolyn J
Start Date: Immediate
Guttering front and back of house
Swansea - SA4
Enquiry from: W
Start Date: Immediate
2 leaking/parted joints in gutter and repair to downpipe junction
Swansea - SA4
Enquiry from: Stephanie B
Start Date: Immediate
Guttering is angling the wrong way and needs altering on the front of the property, and at the back it leaks in the centre, past repairs have failed. The property is a maisonette built 2014.
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You don’t always need scaffolding to replace guttering. If your home is a bungalow, the tradespeople might only need a ladder to replace your guttering. It’s when your home is two storeys or more that scaffolding is more necessary.
You might not need full scaffolding for a simple two-storey home. Guttering specialists use scaffold towers, which are the platforms you see underneath the scaffolding, where the installation is relatively straightforward. You might need scaffolding to replace guttering when there are obstructions to towers being used – for example, if you have a conservatory or the ground is very uneven. It's more likely that specialist roofline companies will use scaffold towers when necessary. Sole traders that replace guttering as part of their services may be comfortable using sturdy ladders.
There’s no legal requirement to say that you must have scaffolding when fitting guttering, but it is a good idea when working on homes rather than bungalows. If you’re unsure whether you need full scaffolding for your gutter replacement project, get a few quotes from reputable businesses of different sizes. If you’ve been quoted by one company that you need full scaffolding whereas everyone else says that only towers are needed, it’s likely that the job is perfectly safe to carry out with just towers.
In the UK, gutters are normally made from uPVC. It’s a hardy plastic that won’t rot, warp or tarnish very easily, which is why it’s so popular. It’s the same material that’s used for most homes’ windows these days; they don’t have to be the standard white as they can be made into a range of colours. Expect to pay an average of £500 for the supply and installation of uPVC guttering, and more if you require scaffolding.
Other materials that are popular for gutters include copper, aluminium and cast iron. These are much more expensive – you might be looking at around £1500 or more for the supply and installation – but they give a more polished look and are often used on period properties or those in a conservation area. If you're considering these types of gutters, make sure you get a few quotes from different roofline companies so you can compare the different materials.
In the past, gutters were made from wood, asbestos concrete or stone. They were often lined with lead to stop the water from seeping through. When it was discovered that asbestos was seriously harmful, it of course stopped being used. Wood was prone to rotting, even with lead lining, and stone is heavy and expensive. So when uPVC came along, it became an affordable and easy material to use for gutters so homeowners could be confident that rainwater will be kept away from the foundations of their properties. It’s important to keep gutters clear from leaves and debris, because if they become blocked, they can make water to fall against your property’s walls, causing damp.
You don’t always need to replace your gutters with your roof. Often people think that it’s a requirement, or simply the best thing to do, but it’s not always necessary. The reason why people think it’s required is because to re-roof a home, the guttering often needs to be removed and put back on.
If the time has come to replace your roof, then the chances are that your guttering is pretty old too. When you start to get quotes for your roof replacement, ask the roofer to take a look at your guttering as well. If there are signs of peeling, rust, cracks or sagging, then it makes sense to replace your gutters with your roof. If you get them done at the same time, you’ll save money labour costs, which is the reason why most homeowners do it.
Another reason to replace your gutters with your roof is the risk of damage. Re-roofing is a significant project, so the guttering needs to come off most of the time – running the risk of brackets and pipes getting damaged in the process. So if your guttering is still looking good right now but you think it might need replacing in a couple of years, it might be worth just doing it at the same time as your roof to save you money and the stress if damage does occur.
However, if your guttering has only recently been replaced, then there’s no need to replace it again with your roof. But because it needs to come off, make sure you speak to the roofing company about keeping it safe and doing their best to avoid damage. It’s also worse ensuring that they have the correct insurance to cover you both in case your guttering does get damaged during your roof replacement.
If you live in an average home with an average amount of guttering and you’re used to a bit of DIY, it’s relatively easy to replace gutters. But if you have a home that’s more than two-storey or you have guttering that’s more complicated, it’s best left to the professionals.
Lots of homes these days have uPVC guttering. uPVC is a hard-wearing plastic that will last a long time without much maintenance except your usual gutter clearing. It’s relatively light, so lots of people think it’s easy to replace uPVC gutters. If you live in a bungalow, you may be able to just use a ladder to take down your old guttering and replace it with new uPVC gutters, but if you live in a two-storey home it can be a bit more complicated. If you do attempt to replace your gutters yourself, make sure you’ve got a sturdy ladder that will comfortably reach the right height, and never rest it on the fascia or the guttering itself.
If you have cast iron or copper guttering, this is much heavier and bulkier than uPVC. Certainly don’t try to replace these on your own – make sure you have another competent DIYer to help you. Reputable roofline specialists will use scaffold towers to make it easier to handle heavy gutters and they will always work in pairs on this type of guttering, so make sure you have the right tools and equipment to work with.
Just because it’s easy to replace gutters, it doesn’t mean you should. It’s better to ask a reliable roofline company to help you, since they have the skills to fit guttering properly and have experience with working at height.
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