Blocked Gutters — what's actually going on

Water cascading down the wall in heavy rain or dripping behind the fascia.

Common causes

Leaf and moss build-up at the downpipe outlet
Sagging brackets pulling the gutter off its falls
Joint seals perished on old uPVC runs
Downpipe routed away from the gulley

How we fix it

Full clear-down and water-test of falls
Re-space brackets to correct centres so long runs don't sag
Re-seal failing joints; replace runs where uPVC is past life
Quote leaf-guards as an option where overhanging trees justify them

Blocked Gutters by area

Locally specific notes for blocked gutters across the towns and neighbourhoods we cover.

Blocked Gutters in HamptonTW12 Blocked Gutters in RichmondTW9

Our guides on this

Blocked gutters and damp walls: tracing the cause properly

Damp that appears on an internal wall after heavy rain, high up or in a vertical stripe, is usually rainwater from an overflowing gutter or a split downpipe rather than rising damp. Fix the rainwater goods first — it costs a fraction of any damp-proofing treatment and resolves most cases.

How often to clean your gutters (and what happens if you don't)

Clear your gutters twice a year as standard — late November after leaf fall and again in spring. Properties with overhanging trees, common across Hampton, Teddington and Richmond, need three visits a year. A typical semi-detached clearance runs £80–£150.

Leaking gutter joint: causes and fixes

A gutter joint usually leaks because its seal has hardened or moved, the adjoining lengths are misaligned, brackets allow the run to sag, or a blockage keeps the joint under standing water. Repair the cause and test the full run rather than sealing only the visible drip.