Gutter advice for Essex homes
Straight answers to the questions people ask us about gutters, downpipes, overflowing water and the white plastic along the roof edge.
- Gutter vacuum from the ground
- Camera check inside the gutter
- Free, no-obligation quote
How often should gutters be cleaned?
Most Essex homes need gutters cleaned once a year, some twice. How to tell which your house needs, and why trees, moss and roof type change the answer.
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Signs your gutters are blocked
Eight signs your gutters are blocked, from overflowing water and dry downpipes to damp walls and plants in the gutter. What each one means and what to do.
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What is a gutter vacuum?
A gutter vacuum clears gutters from the ground using a strong vacuum and long carbon poles. How it works, what it can reach and how it compares with a ladder.
Read →Why is my gutter overflowing?
Gutters overflow because of blockages, blocked downpipes, a wrong fall, failed joints or too much water for the gutter size. How to tell which one is yours.
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How to unblock a downpipe
How to unblock a downpipe safely: find where it’s blocked, what you can try from the ground, what to avoid, and when to get the top cleared from above.
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What does a gutter inspection camera show?
A gutter inspection camera on a pole shows the inside of your gutters from the ground: blockages, leaks, sags and nests. What it shows and why it matters.
Read →Are gutter guards worth it?
Gutter guards stop some leaves but trap moss and silt and still need clearing. The honest pros and cons of brushes, mesh and balloon guards for Essex homes.
Read →When is the best time of year to clean gutters?
The best time to clean gutters in Essex is late autumn, after the leaves fall. When a spring clean helps, and why you shouldn’t wait if they’re overflowing now.
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What happens if you don’t clean your gutters?
Leave gutters uncleaned and water soaks walls, damages mortar, rots fascias and can bring damp inside. What goes wrong, in what order, and what it costs to put right.
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How do you clean conservatory gutters?
Conservatory gutters catch debris from the main roof and are easy to forget. How they block, why you shouldn’t climb on the roof, and how they’re cleared safely.
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Who cleans shared gutters on terraced houses?
Shared gutters on terraces and semis: who is responsible, why a neighbour’s blockage can flood your wall, and how to get a shared gutter cleaned without fuss.
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Why is my gutter leaking at the joints?
Gutters leak at the joints when rubber seals harden, sections move, or a blocked gutter holds water against them. What causes it and what can be done.
Read →Why are my fascias and soffits going green?
Green fascias and soffits are algae, growing where uPVC stays damp and shaded or where gutters overflow. What causes it, how to clean it, and how to slow it down.
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Why do gutters fill with moss?
Moss grows on roofs and drops into gutters in clumps, blocking outlets and holding water. Why it happens, which roofs suffer most, and what to do about it.
Read →Can gutters be cleaned without a ladder?
Yes: a gutter vacuum on long poles clears two-storey gutters from the ground, with a camera to check. How it works and why it’s safer and kinder to gutters.
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What happens on gutter cleaning day?
What to expect on gutter cleaning day: arrival, the camera check, vacuuming, testing downpipes, tidying up and photos. How long it takes and what you need to do.
Read →What if birds are nesting in my gutters?
Birds nesting in or near gutters are protected while the nest is in use. What the law says, when gutters can be cleared, and how to stop birds nesting again.
Read →Gutters overflowing? Let’s get them flowing.
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