Guttering, Fascias and Soffits in Southwell: Replace or Repair

We fit and repair guttering, fascias, soffits and downpipes across Southwell, Newark-on-Trent, Calverton and Gedling. The aim is to replace worn rainwater goods without upsetting the look of the property. Where the work involves a long run of eaves, we plan it so the lengths join neatly and drain properly.

Doing the roofline in proportion

The size and profile of the new gutters, the colour and the depth of the boards all affect how the house reads from the street. On a character home, we think about proportion and choose components that sit quietly, rather than whatever is most convenient. Deep-profile gutters are not always necessary, and a plain, correctly sized run is often the neatest answer.

Behind the visible parts, the fascia needs to be sound enough to carry the gutter, and the soffit needs to provide proper roof-space ventilation. Both are checked as part of the work.

• uPVC guttering with suitable outlets and brackets
• Repairs for leaking joints and damaged sections
• Fascia boards and the timber that supports them
• Soffit boards with ventilation
• Downpipes, connections and drainage
• Bargeboards and dry verge systems

Repair, realign or replace

Gutters that overflow are often blocked or out of level rather than beyond saving. Realigning them, renewing brackets or replacing a cracked section can be enough. Where the whole system is brittle and leaking at several joints, replacing it is more sensible than repeated repairs.

Photos of the roofline from the ground make it easy for us to see what is going on. Call or WhatsApp them to us and we will arrange a quote. It also helps to say whether you can see staining on the walls below the gutters, which points to a leak at a joint.