Gutter Replacements London

With proper maintenance, guttering can genuinely last 20 years or more — which means a full replacement should be recommended because it's actually the right call for your property, not because it's a bigger job than a repair.

We check the whole run in person before we tell you which one you need, not from a photo, and not with a flat quote based on how many bedrooms your house has.

Some quotes get given without anyone actually looking at the property — a flat rate for a "standard 3-bed," or a number worked out from photos you've sent in.

That approach can't account for what's actually going on: what material you've got, what condition the fascia behind it is in, or whether your property has an older system like Finlock that needs a different approach entirely. We look properly, then we quote.

uPVC — the most common modern choice, low-maintenance, widely available in a range of colours, and the most cost-effective option for most South London and Surrey homes.

Aluminium — more durable than uPVC, doesn't rust like cast iron, and holds up well over a long service life, at a higher price point than standard uPVC.

Steel — genuinely robust, well suited to properties needing a heavier-duty system, though it comes at a premium compared to uPVC or aluminium.

Ogee profile — a decorative, traditional guttering shape rather than the standard rounded profile, often the right choice on period properties where a modern half-round gutter would look visibly out of place against Victorian or Edwardian brickwork.

We'll talk you through which of these genuinely suits your property and budget — not just push whichever is quickest for us to fit.

If damage is limited to one or two sections and the rest of the run is structurally sound, repair is usually the right call — see our Gutter Repairs page for that side of the decision.

Full replacement becomes the sensible choice when the material is failing throughout the run — widespread cracking on old, sun-brittled uPVC, rust through multiple sections of cast iron, or a system that's simply reached the end of its working life after 20-plus years of service.

Repeatedly patching a system that's failing everywhere costs more over time than replacing it properly once.

How do I know if I need a repair or a full replacement? If failure is limited to one or two sections, repair usually makes more sense. If the material's failing throughout the run, or the system's over 20 years old and showing its age broadly, full replacement tends to be the better long-term spend. We'll give you a straight answer during the free inspection.

What material should I choose for new guttering? Depends on your property and budget — uPVC is the most cost-effective and common choice, aluminium and steel are more durable at a higher price point, and Ogee profile suits period properties where a modern rounded gutter would look out of place. We'll talk you through the real trade-offs.

Will you check my fascia while replacing the gutters? Yes — the old system has to come off to fit the new one, which is exactly when fascia damage gets found. We'll flag anything we see before fitting new guttering, not after.

Do you quote based on photos or bedroom count, like some companies? No. We inspect the property in person before quoting, since a photo or a flat rate can't account for the actual material, condition, or system you've got — including older systems like Finlock that need a completely different approach.

How long does a gutter replacement take? Most standard residential replacements are completed in a day, sometimes two depending on the length of run and whether fascia work is also needed.

Standard uPVC replacement on an average semi typically runs in line with material and length — a full run replacement is generally more cost-effective per metre than several separate section repairs across an ageing system.

Aluminium or steel replacement costs more than uPVC, reflecting both material and the more specialist fitting involved.

Finlock or concrete box gutter replacement is a different category of cost, since it involves the brickwork the system is built into rather than a straightforward bolt-on fitting — typically running into several thousand pounds depending on the extent of the work, and something we'll only quote accurately after a proper inspection.

The only way to get an exact number for your property is a free, in-person inspection — not a flat rate based on bedroom count.