Devon’s annual rainfall means your guttering system works harder than almost anywhere else in England. Blocked, cracked or incorrectly pitched guttering can cause serious damage to fascias, walls and foundations. We clean, repair and replace guttering systems across Exeter — from UPVC on modern properties to cast iron on Exeter’s Victorian stock.
Guttering in Exeter covers repair, replacement and cleaning, from 80 pounds for a repair to 2,000 pounds for a full replacement. We include rafter-foot assessment and correct profile sizing for Devon rainfall. NFRC-registered, 10-year guarantee, free survey. Call 01392 759 295.
Exeter receives approximately 820mm of rainfall annually — well above the UK average. That volume of water relies entirely on properly functioning guttering to be carried away from the building. When gutters block or fail, that water runs down external walls, soaks into masonry, rots fascias and, in the worst cases, penetrates damp-proofing courses.
Exeter’s mature street trees — particularly in Heavitree, Pinhoe and the Pennsylvania Road area — deposit substantial leaf volumes into gutters every autumn. Moss from north-facing roofs washes into gutters throughout the year. We clean all debris manually, flush downpipes and inspect joints and fixings as part of every clean.
UPVC gutter systems on Exeter’s post-war and 1970s–80s properties become brittle over time, particularly on south-facing elevations exposed to UV. Joints fail and sag develops. We repair or replace sections as needed, or carry out full system replacement including fascia and soffit where warranted.
The Victorian terraces of St Thomas and Heavitree were built with cast iron guttering systems. We repair failing joints using modern sealants, or replace complete runs with cast iron replica UPVC or powder-coated aluminium in matching profiles. Conservation area compliance is observed where relevant.
Full clear, downpipe flush and inspection
Joint resealing, bracket replacement, sag correction
Full system replacement, 3-bed semi
Full fascia, soffit and guttering replacement
“Gutters had been overflowing for two winters. They cleared everything, found a joint that had completely failed, repaired it on the spot, and checked the downpipes. All done in a morning.”
“Full fascia, soffit and guttering replacement on our 1970s house in Whipton. New white UPVC throughout, done in one day. What a difference it’s made to how the front looks.”
“Cast iron guttering on our Edwardian terrace in St Thomas. Three joints were pouring water down the wall. They repaired all three and the wall is finally drying out. Reasonable price too.”
UPVC guttering replacement for a standard 3-bed semi in Exeter typically costs £250–£500, including fascia and soffit inspection. Cast iron replica systems for period properties cost more at £600–£1,200 depending on run length. Gutter cleaning starts from £80.
Devon's mature street trees and high rainfall mean gutters should be cleaned at minimum once a year — ideally in late autumn after leaf fall. Properties with overhanging trees or moss-covered roofs often need two cleans per year. Blocked gutters in Exeter's wet climate can cause rapid damp ingress to walls and fascias.
The most common causes are blockages from leaf debris, moss and granule wash from ageing tile surfaces. Sagging gutters with incorrect fall also pool water that overflows at joints. On Exeter's Victorian properties, corroded cast iron joints are a frequent source of overflow.
Yes. We install cast iron replica systems in traditional profiles including ogee, half-round and moulded ogee — appropriate for Victorian and Edwardian properties in Exeter's conservation areas. These are also available in powder-coated aluminium at lower cost, which performs comparably.
Once a year is the practical minimum for most Exeter properties given the tree canopy across suburbs like Heavitree, St Thomas and Pinhoe. Properties with overhanging trees should be cleaned in November after leaf fall and again in spring.
The most common causes are blocked downpipes from autumn leaf accumulation, sagging gutter runs that have lost their fall toward the outlet, cracked joints, and inadequate gutter size on older properties. We diagnose the cause, not just clear the blockage.
Yes — we repair and replace original cast iron guttering on Exeter's period housing. Where sections need replacing we can source matching profiles so the system looks consistent. Call 01392 759 295 for a free assessment.
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