Gutters are one of the most important but often overlooked part of your home. Gutter repairs or gutter replacements are necessary because they play a vital role in protecting your home from internal water damage and dampness. Here’s why keeping them in good shape matters:
Overflowing gutters
If you notice water overflowing during a rain, it’s often a sign of blocked gutters. Gutters or downpipes filled up with debris, such as leaves, twigs, moss can prevent proper water flow, causing rainwater to spill over the sides and pool around your home’s foundation. Left unchecked, this can lead to cracks, shifting, or even structural damage over time.
Sagging, detached gutters
Very commonly caused by filled up debris, leaves filled up in the gutters and blocking the water flow. If the gutters can no longer hold the weight of its content, usually starts sagging and later detaching from the roofline.
Visible cracks, holes or rust spots
Small cracks or holes can let water leak onto your wall of your property or foundation. Rust is also a sign that the metal is deteriorating and may soon fail, which can lead to gutter repairs or gutter replacement in the longer term.
Mould issues
Persistent moisture caused by gutter leaks can cause the rainwater to run down the exterior walls of your home, soaking them and potentially causing damp patches on interior walls and floors.
Plant growth in gutters
If you notice grass or other vegetation growing in your gutter, this is an obvious sign that gutters are blocked. When leaves, seeds and debris accumulate, it creates the growth environment for plants. The dirt and plants block the flow of water away from your home, but they will also break down the gutters, leaving behind holes and cracks and can cause a range of damp-related problems to a property.
How to solve common gutter issues
The above mentioned problems can be solved with different methods. Gutter cleaning is recommended to be the first step, which solves gutter and downpipe blockages, overflowing gutters. Once gutters are cleaned out, it allows professionals to access the rainwater system and suggest any other gutter repairs or downpipe repairs, if required. These may include sealing holes, replacing brackets or correcting the gutter slope.
For older or more severely damaged gutters and downpipes, replacement provides a long term, reliable solutions. As part of our services, we can recommend the most suitable metal gutter system.