Gutter Repair Costs
A properly functioning gutter system is essential to protect your home against flooding, foundation/roof damage, and water overflow. If these problems begin to occur, then it can be quite costly to fix. However, repairing any cracks, downspouts, or gutter joints early on can save you a lot of money in the long run.
Repair Costs
The costs for repairing gutters can depend on a variety of factors including type of repair, type of gutter, size of house and location, but the average costs for repairing gutters are:
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TYPE OF GUTTER REPAIR
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AVERAGE COST |
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uPVC Gutter Repairs
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£120 to £150 |
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Steel Gutter Repairs
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£140 to 150 |
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Copper Gutter Repairs
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£130 to £160 |
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Aluminium Gutter Repairs
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£145 to £150 |
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Cast Iron Gutter Repairs
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£180 to £200 |
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Leaky Joint
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£50 to £100 |
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Refit Downspout
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£50 to £100 |
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Damaged Bracket
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£50 to £100 |
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Blocked Guttering
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£100 to £200 |
Supply Costs
If you are looking to cut costs and supply the materials and equipment to repair your gutters yourself then here are the average costs for each of the materials, you may need:
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ITEM |
AVERAGE COST |
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uPVC Downpipe |
£5 to £30 |
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Cast Iron Downpipe |
£50 to £90 |
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Leaf Guard |
£5 to £10 |
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Fascia Brackets |
£5 to £10 (pack of 10) |
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Drainage Grid |
£5 to £20 |
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Guttering Clips |
£5 to £15 (pack of 10) |
Labour Costs and Time Scales
Gutter repair costs include both the supply and labour costs. Labour costs can vary due to various factors; however, most tradespeople choose to price their labour costs by the hour or per day. The average hourly rate for a roofer is around £30 to £60 per hour or £200 to £300 per day. Most gutter repairs can be fixed within a day. A leaky joint, bracket damage and reconnecting a rainwater pipe can be finished within half an hour whereas uPVC and Cast Iron gutters take between 2 to 4 hours and 4 to 6 hours respectively. Timescales can increase due to bad weather as the job will take longer to complete and will therefore raise the overall total cost.
Additional Costs
Although we have outlined the average costs for most gutter repair jobs, there are some additional factors that could affect the total cost of repairing your gutters. These include:
Type of Guttering
The type of gutters you have can affect the cost it will take to repair your gutters. There are different price points for each material starting with the cheapest, uPVC gutters, at £5 to £30 per metre, steel gutters £20 to £30 per metre, aluminium gutters £25 to £30 per metre, copper guttering ranging between £15 to £40 per metre and the most expensive option £60 to £80 per metre.
Each guttering material also has different timescales and difficulties which could impact and increase labour costs.
Type of House
Of course, the bigger the house, the larger the gutters. So gutter repairs on a large, detached house will cost significantly more than gutter repairs on a bungalow or small, semi-detached house. With larger homes having more guttering, it will increase the time it takes to repair the gutters which will influence and raise labour costs.
Accessibility
If your roof is harder to access, then this can increase the cost of repairing your gutters. As the roof is harder to reach, it is a more difficult job that will take more time to complete therefore and increase in labour costs.
Scaffolding
Larger jobs will require scaffolding, and this can add hundreds of pounds to your total cost. It is difficult to give an average cost for scaffolding as the cost depends on the type and size of the house, and how much scaffolding you will require.
Location
Location is a big factor when it comes to calculating the total cost of a job. In different parts of the country, the average roofers’ labour costs differ greatly. If you live in and around London and the Southeast of England, you are likely to pay more than those in the North.
Gutter Repair Costs
There are many types of repairs that can be done involving gutters. This section will break down the cost for each type of guttering repairs including repairing downspouts, replacing gutters, overflowing gutters, and replacing gutter joints.
Repairing Downspouts
Downspouts are a crucial part of any guttering system as they direct water away from your home. If clogged or cracked downspouts are left unrepaired for a long time, they can cause serious problems to your home. A roofer will generally charge between £20 to £40 per hour to repair most downspouts. If you need a downspout replacement, then this will cost around:
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TYPE OF DOWNSPOUT |
AVERAGE COST |
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uPVC |
£35 to £100 |
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Steel |
£80 to £120 |
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Aluminium |
£90 to £115 |
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Copper |
£70 to £150 |
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Cast Iron |
£200 to £240 |
Replacing Gutter Joints
If your gutter joint starts to leak, then it might be time for a replacement. The cost for a replacement gutters joint job ranges between £60 to £130.
Replacing Gutters
For a gutter replacement, you will be looking at between £300 to £1000 depending on the size of your home, type of gutter and location. The average gutter replacement on a terraced house will cost between £300 to £400. If your home requires a completely new guttering, then it will cost around £400 to £500 for a terraced house or semi-detached house, £500 to £700 for a detached house and up to £400 for guttering on both garages and flats.
Overflowing Gutters
There are many reasons why your gutters may overflow. Most times it is due to a build up of debris from your garden which can simply be cleaned. Other times overflowing gutters may be a result of incorrectly fitted gutters that need to be repositioned as they may not be able to cope with high levels of rainfall. Cleaning or repositioning gutters will generally cost around £20 to £40 per hour. If you need your gutters replacing, then this will cost between £550 to £750.
How much does it cost to remove guttering?
If you are having your gutters replaced, then you will need to have your old gutters removed. This will come as an added cost. Although you can remove gutters yourself, it is best to hire a professional as they have all the necessary safety equipment to remove your gutters safely and securely. Also, if you are not a fan of heights then this job may not be for you. Hiring a professional to remove your gutters will cost between £140 to £300. Other costs involved in removing utters includes hiring a skip to dispose of the old guttering. Hiring a skip will generally cost between £110 and £250 depending on the size of skip and how long you will need to hire the skip for.
