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Leak in gutter. It's the weak point no split . Change it or repair

Posted by Ash Vidya, on
Can u suggest me if it can be repaired or needs changing?
Lee Richards

Lee Richards

Hi Ash I expect that the leak is on a joint between sections of gutter if the gutter itself is not split. The repair will depend on the material your guttering is made from. Cast iron guttering rely on a jointing putty and a nut and bolt fixing to make the joint, if this is the case you should be able to re-make the original joint. If the gutter material is plastic then the best way to solve the problem would be to remove it and take it to a good builders merchant to match it. You can purchase roof and gutter sealant for use in a cartridge gun. Myself I would only consider this a temporary measure. Hope this has been helpful Kind Regards Lee Richards MCIPHE RP Water Trade Ltd
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Andy Thornton

Hi Ash, Replacement depends on how old the gutter is as rubber seals can perish. Guttering is so in expensive now I generally opt for replacement. Cost can vary however a typical semi should be £150 / 200 per elevation for supply and fit including down pipes. If you are in the Lancashire area I would be happy to quote for the works. Regards Andy Thornton
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James Hollinsworth

James Hollinsworth

Assuming it is upvc guttering and not split it is likely to be the union which is the join where two lengths of guttering meet, as Luke has pointed out they have a rubber seal on which can fail with age, should this be the case the job is a very small one and easily resolved. James Complete Home Solutions
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Michael Tucker

Michael Tucker

Hello Ash, If the guttering is plastic then simply change it with a new joint. If it's cast iron then take it apart clean and reseal with putty mixed with paint. Regards Michael
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Stephen Maginnis

Stephen Maginnis

It all depends on what your like up a ladder, & what are you like at d i y. remove the part & take it to a plumbers & see if they can match it. Regards Steve
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Simon Buonomo

Simon Buonomo

I would recommend changing the gutters. It may only be a union, but chances are if they are of a certain age they will need replacing. It is not a big job, but I would recommend getting it done asap. Hope this helps. Simon class A roofing
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Marcus Johnstone

Hi, without seeing the gutter it would be very difficult to see what the problem is, more than likely on your situation it probably could be repaired if not split
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Luke Newton

Do not use a gutter sealant,they are only a temp repair,change the union,more than likely rubber diteriated or dislodged. Luke Roofing Northwest
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Danny Barker

Danny Barker

All depends what type of material it is made from. Cast will be cheaper to repair. Plastic will be easy to replace Danny Rainguard roofing
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Jared Oranin

Jared Oranin

There is a government scheme named eco htt that can help fix your gutter as well as give you free cavity wall insulation. All this is for free but you would need to have a cavity wall. If you want to know more please contact green class services ltd Jared
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CHRISTOPHER STAMFORD

Would need to see a picture but some times it's not enough gutter brackets or a joint or the fall on the gutter it's self is not right hope this helps any more questions just give me a shout ok thanks Chris cjs
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david price

david price

best thing to do would be new gutter as a repair isnt always succesful and then you would have to have new anyway regards dave
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Ivan Locke

If you have the money change it saves time later on a proper repair, make sure the clips are ok you might need to replace some of them regards ivan
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pete franklin

hi Ash, some more information would be useful. I assume it is plastic gutter? if, as you say, the gutter is not split then the leak is most likely from a joint. if so you may be able to reseal the joint (sealants available from DIY sheds) but it may be better to replace the fitting if you can identify the make. hope this helps. regards, pete.
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