Blocked or sagging gutters
Gutters are the cheapest part of a roof to maintain and the most expensive to ignore. Once a run is blocked or has dropped off its fall, water spills down the wall instead of into the downpipe — and wet walls turn into internal damp.
What it looks like from above
- Silt, moss and vegetation visible sitting in the channel from above
- A run that dips in the middle or has pulled away from the fascia bracket
- Staining on the wall or a green algae streak beneath a joint
- Standing water in the gutter on a dry day
What happens if it's left
- Saturated masonry and internal damp on the wall below
- Rotting fascia and soffit timbers, which then need replacing as well
- Frozen standing water splitting plastic gutter sections in winter
How it's normally fixed
Clearing and flushing the run, re-levelling brackets to restore the fall, and replacing any split or distorted sections. A cheap job compared with treating damp inside the house.
Common questions
How often should gutters be cleared in Scotland?
Once a year is a sensible baseline, and twice a year where there are overhanging trees. Aerial photographs make it easy to see whether a clear-out is actually needed before you pay for one.
Can a drone survey check gutters?
Yes — looking straight down into the channel is one of the things a drone does much better than a ladder inspection from one corner of the house.
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