Roofline | Guttering
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Elizabeth M
Start Date: Immediate
Oriel window needs replacement - guttering at moment is not plastic lol but old iron gutteringm
Guttering is a vital facet of the roofing of your home. It provides aesthetic benefits as well as making certain rainwater that runs off your roof is adequately channeled from the edge of the building and into drains. The main element to selecting the most appropriate guttering for your home is being familiar with the needs of your pre-existing roof. For example, steeper or bigger roofs will demand guttering able to channel an increased flow of water. It may be appealing to simply replace like for like, but a specialist guttering company can survey the house to understand your requirements, and advise you on the best guttering for your roof. Guttering is available in several different types and materials. For materials, PVC is the most popular. PVC guttering is very reasonably priced while still being durable. It's available in a variety of colours and styles. However, guttering is also constructed from metal, typically either steel, aluminium or cast iron. While these materials are generally more costly than PVC, they also last longer and are suitable for period properties as they may have a more traditionally designed aesthetic. Different moulds of guttering will also impact the flow of the water. Half round and square guttering are widespread and suit many homes, while deep flow or ogee guttering are ideal for use on buildings that need increased water flow. Ogee guttering also has a distinctive mould which has a striking appearance. Guttering is also available in a range of colorings, from traditional black or white to brown and grey. Furthermore, some PVC guttering comes 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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Girvan is a burgh in Carrick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Girvan is positioned on the east coastline of the Firth of Clyde, with a population of about 6,700. It exists 21 miles (34 kilometres) south of Ayr, and 29 miles (47 km) north of Stranraer, the primary ferry port from Scotland to Northern Ireland. Girvan was originally an angling port. In 1668, it became a municipal burgh incorporated by charter.
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Elizabeth M
Start Date: Immediate
Oriel window needs replacement - guttering at moment is not plastic lol but old iron gutteringm
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Robert M
Start Date: Immediate
GUTTER REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Gordon T
Start Date: Immediate
to the rear of the house, rain water downpipe (cast iron) was blocked. causing backflow when raining through the shower down through the kitchen. as this from what i can see is not the first time. i a...
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Jean H
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer visited the myguttering.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached, property owner: owner, work description: replace 5 down pipes and fascias repace approx 52 meters time s...
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Andrew A
Start Date: Less than one month
check front guttering for my 94 year old father Time scale: Less than one month Please call to appoint
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Simon R
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
New guttering fitted on a large 5 bedroom house Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to appoint
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Jean W
Start Date: Immediate
Front gutter leaking. Needs cleaning out and length sealed along length. Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint Time scale: Immediate Please call to...
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Mary A
Start Date: Immediate
Replacement guttering for back and front of house Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Simon R
Start Date: Immediate
Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 5+ Rooms Other Forms: Air Source Heat Pumps Please call to appoint
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Simon R
Start Date: Immediate
Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 5+ Rooms Other Forms: None Please call to appoint
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Simon R
Start Date: Immediate
Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 5+ Rooms Other Forms: None Please call to appoint
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Jean W
Start Date: Less than one month
Leaking cast iron gutter at front if house. Small section, not the full length of gutter.
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Eileen T
Start Date: Less than one month
Replace section of gutter and bracket
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Graeme A
Start Date: Immediate
New guttering along back of house (it’s a straight line)
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Graeme A
Start Date: Immediate
New guttering along back of house (it’s a straight line)
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Alastair N
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer visited the myguttering.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: Replacement of Victorian Box gutter Time scale: 1-3 month...
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Angela M
Start Date: Immediate
Fix guttering Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Patricia W
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the myguttering.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: its mainly a cottage with two upper floor gutters
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Kari M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Gutter cleaned and leaks fixed Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to appoint
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Jean W
Start Date: Immediate
Repair to leaking gutter.
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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.
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.
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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