Roofline | Guttering
Dunbeath - KW6
Enquiry from: Isobel G
Start Date: Immediate
Replace guttering
Guttering is an integral facet of the roofing of your building. It provides visual benefits as well as ensuring that rainwater that runs off your roof is adequately channeled away from the edge of the building and into drains. The main element to selecting the best guttering for your property is being familiar with the requirements of your existing roof. For example, steeper or larger roofs will demand guttering capable of channeling a larger flow of water. It could be tempting to simply replace like for like, but an expert guttering company will be able to survey your house to understand your needs, and advise you on the best guttering for your roof. Guttering is available in several different types and materials. For materials, PVC is typically the most popular. PVC guttering is very economical while still being durable. It's available in a variety of colours and styles. However, guttering is also available in metal, typically either steel, aluminium or cast iron. While these materials are typically more expensive than PVC, they also last longer and are suitable for period properties as they have a more traditional aesthetic. Different moulds of guttering will also affect the flow of the water. Half round and square guttering are common and will suit many buildings, while deep flow or ogee guttering are ideal for use on properties 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. Furthermore, 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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Dunbeath is a town in south-east Caithness, Scotland on the A9 road. It was the birth place of Neil M. Gunn (1891-1973), writer of The Silver Darlings, Highland River etc., a lot of whose stories are set in Dunbeath and its Strath. Dunbeath has an extremely rich historical landscape, the site of many Iron Age brochs as well as a very early middle ages monastic site (see Alex Morrison's archaeological survey, "Dunbeath: A Cultural Landscape".) Of Dunbeath's landscape, Gunn wrote: "These tiny straths, like the Strath of Dunbeath, have this intimate appeal. In boyhood we learn more about every square lawn of it. We encompass it literally and also our memories hold it. Birches, hazel trees for nutting, pools with trout and also a sometimes noticeable salmon, river-flats with the wind on the bracken and also vanishing bunny scuts, a riches of wild flower as well as small bird life, the rising hawk, the unanticipated roe, the ancient graveyard, thoughts of the people who once lived far inland in straths and hollows, the past and the here and now kept in a minute of day-dream." ('My Little Bit Of Britain', 1941.). There is an area museum/landscape interpretation centre at the old village school.
Dunbeath - KW6
Enquiry from: Isobel G
Start Date: Immediate
Replace guttering
Dunbeath - KW6
Enquiry from: Isobel G
Start Date: Immediate
Replace existing muttering and down pipes
Helmsdale - KW8
Enquiry from: Philip D
Start Date: Immediate
Straight guttering and fixings for 70 foot wide house
Lybster - KW3
Enquiry from: Denise W
Start Date: Immediate
all soffits, facias & guttering needs replacing - it's in a poor state. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 what level of serv...
Lybster - KW3
Enquiry from: Joy R
Start Date: Immediate
we have a leak in the front gutter are you the property owner: owner of the property time scale: immediate do you require guttering to be replaced: no how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property type:...
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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.
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.
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