Roofing, gutters & exterior

Gutters, downpipes, small roof repairs, repointing, render, and when to hire a pro.

4 guides

How to Clear Guttering

Clear leaves and silt from UK plastic or cast gutters safely from a ladder. Scoop debris, free the outlets, and check downpipes still run clear after rain.

5 September 2026Joe HartleyBeginner

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How to Replace a Downpipe

Swap a cracked or leaking UK plastic downpipe from gutter outlet to shoe. Measure offsets, clip new sockets dry, and keep ladder work short and stable.

2 September 2026Joe HartleyIntermediate

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How to Replace a Gutter Joint

Stop a drip at a UK plastic gutter union by swapping the joint and seals. Match the system profile, seat dry rubber gaskets, and clip the trough back true.

24 August 2026Joe HartleyIntermediate

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How to Fix a Leaking Gutter

Stop a UK gutter drip by finding whether the fault is debris, a failed joint, or a downpipe issue, then fixing the right part safely from a ladder.

26 July 2026Joe HartleyIntermediate