Gutter fixes in Croydon
Gutter repairs in Croydon.
Many Croydon homes are on their second set of gutters, and that older uPVC is often where the trouble starts. Seals perish, brackets drop and leaves from tree-lined roads fill the outlets. We repair the faulty section and let you know if the rest of the run still has life in it.
- Suppliedand fitted gutters and downpipes
- Mon–Satopen 8am to 6pm
- Photosof the fault and the fix
Faults on ageing uPVC gutters
uPVC doesn’t rust, but it does age. Rubber seals harden and let joints weep, the plastic expands and contracts until sections creep out of their unions, and brackets work loose. The result is a drip that gets worse in heavy rain.
- Hardened seals at the unions
- Sections pulled out of their joints
- Brittle or discoloured older gutter
- Mixed profiles that don’t seal together
Sagging, brackets and fall
A gutter needs a slight fall towards the outlet. When a bracket drops, water sits in the low point and spills over the front instead of draining. We reset or add brackets, and if the board behind them won’t hold a fixing we’ll show you before going further.
- Extra brackets on long or sagging runs
- Runs reset to fall towards the outlet
- Gutter realigned under the tile edge
- Soft boards flagged before fixing into them
Outlets, downpipes and Croydon streets
Interwar semis across Shirley, Sanderstead and Purley often share a run with next door and collect leaves from mature trees. Moss and tile grit add to it, especially from older concrete roofs. Blocked outlets and downpipe bends are common, and if the blockage is below ground in the drain we’ll tell you that it’s one for a drainage firm.
- Outlets cleared of leaves, moss and grit
- Blocked downpipe bends taken apart and cleared
- Loose downpipe clips re-fixed
- Damaged downpipe lengths replaced
How the job works
- 1Check it in the wet if we canPhotos or a video from you during rain often show exactly which joint or section is failing.
- 2Work along the runWe inspect each union, bracket and outlet, plus the downpipe, and note anything that needs attention.
- 3Agree what to fixYou get a clear written price, with any wider replacement kept as a separate option.
- 4Repair, then flow testAfter the repairs, water is checked along the run to confirm it reaches the downpipe.
Why choose us in Croydon
- A clear written price for your Croydon gutter repair, separate from any optional extras.
- Photos showing the failed joint, bracket or outlet.
- Honest advice on whether your existing gutters are worth repairing.
Common questions
Are old uPVC gutters worth repairing?
Usually, if the plastic is still sound and one or two joints have failed. If it has turned brittle along the run, or the profile can’t be matched, replacing that length is often better value.
Why is my gutter dripping at the joint?
The rubber seal has most likely hardened or the section has moved out of its union. Silt build-up at the joint can also hold water against the seal and make it worse.
Can you fix only my half of a shared gutter?
Yes, we can repair the section on your side. If your neighbour’s side is causing the problem, we’ll show you with photos so you can speak to them about it.
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