A gutter that’s overflowing isn’t just untidy — water running down the wall instead of through the downpipe is exactly how damp gets into brickwork, and how fascias and soffits start to rot from the edge in. Kent’s older housing stock and anywhere near overhanging trees are especially prone to this, since leaves and moss build up fast and get left until the overflow is already visible.
By the time water is visibly running down a wall, the gutter’s usually been blocked for a while — catching it with a regular clear-out avoids the damp problem altogether.
Often paired with a fascia, soffit, or roofline check on the same visit, since it’s already being looked at closely.
Regular maintenance visits can be arranged for landlords wanting gutters checked before they become a problem, not after.
Once or twice a year is typical, more often if the property has overhanging trees nearby.
Depends on property size and gutter access. Get in touch with the property type and roughly how many storeys for a price range.
Yes — loose brackets, sagging sections and minor leaks are often fixed on the same visit as a clean.
Yes, a quick visual check is included, and anything concerning gets flagged.
Water overflows down the wall rather than through the downpipe, which over time leads to damp in the brickwork and rot at the fascia and soffit.
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