What we repair
- Leaking unions and stop ends: new rubber seals or connectors.
- Sagging runs: brackets added or reset so water flows to the outlet.
- Cracked or split lengths: cut out and replaced with matching section.
- Loose or detached downpipes: refixed with new clips and offsets.
- Blocked outlets and swan necks: cleared and checked for damage.
- Corner pieces that have pulled apart after years of movement.
Finding the real fault
A gutter dripping at one point isn't always faulty at that point. Water can run along the underside from a failed joint further along, or spill over because a downpipe is blocked at ground level. So a gutter repair starts with a clear-out and a look along the full run, ideally with water poured in to see where it goes. Then we fix what's actually wrong. If you're still trying to work out what's happening, our leaking gutters page explains the usual causes.
Why gutter faults matter
Water spilling from a gutter lands on the wall below, soaks the brickwork or render and can show up as damp patches indoors, especially on solid-walled older homes. It splashes back at ground level, saturating the base of the wall, and it can pool against foundations. Over time it rots the timber fascia behind the gutter too. A small repair now avoids decorating, damp treatment or fascia replacement later.
A roofer for gutter repair
Gutters sit at the bottom of the roof, and the two affect each other. A roofer can see whether the felt or membrane drips into the gutter properly, whether moss from the tiles is the cause of the blockage, and whether the bottom row of tiles is sitting right. If the roof is part of the problem, we'll say so, and if a gutter has failed beyond sensible repair, we'll explain why a new run makes more sense. Full replacement is covered on our gutter replacement page.
Repair or replace?
Repair is the right call when the gutter is generally sound and the fault is local. It stops being worth it when plastic has turned brittle and cracks every time it's touched, when the fascia it's fixed to is rotten, or when the run has been patched in several places already. Our guttering cost guide explains what affects the price of both options.
Check what the repair is intended to achieve
A connector repair should stop leakage at the joint, but it will not correct a gutter that is too small for the water reaching it. Likewise, another bracket cannot unblock a downpipe. Describe the fault during rain: is water dripping through a joint, spilling over the front or running behind the gutter? Those distinctions help set the scope of the repair and identify when drainage needs a broader assessment.
Replacement sections need compatible profiles and connectors, not merely a similar colour. On an older system, checking the available matching parts is part of deciding whether to retain the run. Mention previous repairs and any sections that move in wind. A written proposal should identify the joints or lengths being addressed and whether outlet clearing or bracket adjustment is included. That keeps a local repair separate from replacing sound guttering elsewhere on the property.
Take photographs from the ground and keep clear of loose fittings. You do not need to dismantle a connector to show the problem before enquiring.
Getting a quote
We repair gutters on houses, bungalows and commercial buildings across Somerset and Devon, up to about 50 miles from Taunton. Send a photo of the problem if you can, and tell us how high it is. Call 07399 680142 or use our contact form for a free written quote. See all our roofline work on the guttering, fascias and soffits page.