Roofing service
Guttering repairs and replacement
Guttering is the least interesting thing on a house and one of the most expensive to ignore. An overflowing gutter puts water down the same strip of wall every time it rains, and a wall that never dries out will eventually show it inside.
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- East Lancashire & Craven
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- 07840 031508
What we do
- Clearing blocked gutters and downpipes
- Repairing leaking joints and re-securing loose brackets
- Correcting the fall where water sits in the gutter instead of running
- Replacing gutters and downpipes in uPVC
- Cast iron repair and replacement on period property
- Stone spouting on older stone terraces
- Fitting gutter guards where trees make it worthwhile
- Rainwater goods to suit a new fascia and soffit installation
What goes wrong
- Blockages.
- Leaves, moss off the roof, and the occasional tennis ball. Moss is the big one locally, because it washes off a tiled roof steadily and packs into the gutter.
- Sagging and wrong falls.
- Brackets fail, or were spaced too far apart to begin with, and the gutter dips. Water pools in the dip, weight builds, and it gets worse.
- Failed joints.
- The rubber seals in uPVC joints perish. Usually a straightforward fix if caught early.
- Leaking downpipes.
- Often just where the pipe meets the gutter outlet. A dripping downpipe joint aimed at a wall does slow, persistent damage.
- Cast iron corrosion.
- On period property, cast iron rusts from the inside at the back where you can't see it, then splits along the seam.
Why it matters more than it looks
Persistent water down a wall will:
- Saturate the wall so it can't dry, leading to damp inside
- Soak the fascia and soffit behind the gutter, rotting the timber
- Get into the wall head and the roof structure at the eaves
- Freeze in a joint in winter and force it apart
- Wash out pointing on stonework and cause the face of the stone to spall
Plenty of jobs that start as "there’s damp on the front room wall" end at a gutter.
Clear, repair or replace?
Clearing is cheap and often all that's needed. Ask for that first, and be wary of anyone who goes straight to replacement.
Repair makes sense for a joint or a bracket on an otherwise sound run.
Replacement is the answer once the gutter is brittle, the falls are wrong across the whole run, or you're up a ladder at it every year. It's also the sensible time to do it if the fascias and soffits are being replaced, since the gutter has to come off anyway and doing both together saves paying for access twice.
Common questions
The things people ask us
Once a year for most houses. Twice if there are trees close by.
Usually, on standard uPVC profiles. On cast iron or an unusual profile we'll tell you what's available before you commit.
Under heavy tree cover, yes. Otherwise they're often more trouble than they're worth, because moss sits on top of the guard and you end up clearing it anyway.
Not definitely, but it's the first thing to rule out and the cheapest. Look at the wall while it's actually raining hard. If water is running or splashing where it shouldn't, you've found it.
Reviews
What people said about the work
Read the reviews, then ring us and see if we match up.
We met Alex by chance one rainy afternoon on the local canal towpath. We were both sheltering from the rain under the same bridge. My husband and I had, earlier, been discussing our garage roof which was new a few years ago, but which had been leaking for some time. We think our chance meeting with Alex was meant to happen as, for some reason, I mentioned our leaky roof to him. We have always had difficultly finding reliable…
Excellent job, lovely people, very good roofers and sensible prices
Absolutely brilliant service from start to finish. The work was completed to a really high standard they were reliable, professional and tidy throughout. It’s clear they take pride in their work, and the finished roof looks fantastic. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, hardworking roofer. Thank you to Alex, Jeff, Ryan & Junior Kath & Eric at Number 6
Great job done by Alex, Jason and Alfie on our chimney stack and roof. They provide a very professional friendly, service and are a pleasure to work with. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services. Thank you so much.
Professional job from start to finish. Polite, tidy and cleaned up after themselves. Would highly recommend.
Alex replaced our guttering, reset all the ridge tiles on the roof and capped the chimney properly. Alex and Luke were a breathe of fresh air to deal with. Alex was very friendly, he kept us informed of progress and what they were doing. He attended at the specified time and always kept everything clean and tidy. Quotes were accurate and were stuck to. Quality work throughout so if you want half a job doing don't call him. Personally…
Can’t recommend Alex highly enough , we got in contact on Saturday explaining we had some issues with lead flashing around chimney , leaking gutter etc and he responded straight away and then called Sunday to discuss . Made an appointment for Monday after work where he explained the issue and the cost . Today he came round and sorted all the problems as discussed , Alex is a great guy who you can tell cares about his work and his…
Excellent work done by a superb team. Alex, Geoff and Luke have done an incredible job on my roof and front of house. The roof no longer leaks (when living in Preston that's an important thing!) and the front of the house appearance has been transformed from an old tired look to a clean and more modern feel. They provide great advice, give you a quote detailing what they are going to do and then crack on and do a brilliant job…
Alex and Geoff took great care inspecting the roof and deciding on a plan of action. Geoff and Luke worked seamlessly together to repair the numerous faults they discovered. They were cheerful and courteous at all times and were always ready to explain how the work was progressing and the issues they were dealing with as they arose. Jason and Alfie did a good job with the rendering. Photographs were provided, documenting their…
Alex came to our rescue and quickly repaired my elderly mother's damaged roof. The work was completed within 2 days and we are very happy with the quality of the work provided. Thank you Alex and your team for a fast and friendly service at a reasonable price. What a brilliant job! I can highly recommend Alex and his hard-working team.
We had a leak in the living room, which we didn’t know where it was coming from, but we thought it was the gutter. We called Alex after he was recommended to us, the same week on the Saturday he came and had a look diagnosing where the leak was coming from and giving everywhere a good look, letting us know we also had 3 tiles slipped on the kitchen roof which he’d sort for us too. Two days later the work started and we couldn’t be…
Very pleased indeed. Alex was responsive, helpful and, as chance would have it, was able to do the repair to the guttering at our daughter's bungalow, promptly. The charge was minimal for two tradesmen. Would certainly use again and have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
Alex and Luke have pointed our chimney and replaced pots. All the ridge tiles have been removed and replaced. Nothing has been too much trouble for these guys. We are more than happy with the end result. Totally reliable and trustworthy. Very friendly lads. I would 100% recommend their services.
Alex and his team did a first class repair job on my roof. Excellent value for my money. Kept me informed at all stages of the job, clean and tidy on completion.
Alex has just repaired chimney (putting right someone else’s bad work mainly) and ridge Used Alex before after storm in 2022 brought guttering down on my 300 yr old cottage. Measured, made and fitted within about a week thankfully after months of others roofers either not showing or making out how difficult the job was
First class conscientious and speedy roof repairs and re-roofs, worked all daylight hours to complete my new roof in late November. Went out of their way to get everything right. Highly recommended.
Prompt service and tidy workmanship when we had gutters cleaned and also some minor repairs including repairing continuous dripping when raining. Would use again.
Very happy with the quality of the repair work carried out on our roof. Reliable, and competitively priced. Professional and friendly service. Thanks.
Prompt service overall a good job and price ! Many Thanks would recommend.
Alex replaced our leaking guttering. The guttering was measured, ordered and all replaced within a week! The job was done very professionally and at a great price! Great guys, who left the area spotless, when finished. Fantastic job! Great, honest, genuine tradesman. We would highly recommend to all!!!!!
Alex did our roof when it needed some repair. Was great, advised what was needed once he was up there (and could see the state of things) and fixed everything up. The roof looks good as new and also spruced up the guttering whilst he was up there. Will definitely use him again if needed in the future.
Alec did an excellent job on my roof I would recommend him to anyone wanting a good workman at a competive price
Alex replaced my guttering, did an excellent job, no mess, reasonable price, would highly recommend.
Alex did a brilliant job, explained everything, very reliable, left no mess, would definitely use him again and would recommend to anyone.
Alex did a fantastic job at a very reasonable price. Honest and trustworthy from the first minute he came to look at my roof, was the only roofer who took the time out to actually go up on the roof before talking me through what was needed.
Quality work completed at competitive price, turned up and completed work time
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