Gutter Repair or Replacement?
Sometimes this isn’t a big problem, but sometimes it is!
Residential & Commercial
Guttering Services​ Sydney
One of the things we get calls for regularly is overflowing gutters. Sydney experiences extremely heavy rain from time to time, and unless you have well-installed and clear gutters, they will overflow. Sometimes this isn’t a big problem, but sometimes it is!
Left for too long, overflowing or leaking gutters can cause timber to rot and even cause foundations to move. Excess moisture around the house or in the walls can also lead to mould growth.
There can be many causes for leaking or overflowing gutters. Some of the usual causes are:
Not enough downpipes
Gutter blocked with leaves
Drainage points or downpipes blocked with leaves
Gutter too small for roof catchment area
Incorrect angle to gutters meaning they can not fully drain
Protective Gutter Cleaning for
Warehouses, Factories &
Commercial Roofs
Leaky/Damaged gutters lead to very expensive repairs if left unchecked. It can cost you many thousands to rectify damp walls, flooded basements and foundations, mould growth and unsightly marks to the building interior and exterior.
Commercial Gutters
Commercial Gutter Damage
Many business owners never think about the condition of their gutters. Instead, they assume everything is in good working condition as long as they don’t notice any visible problem. While gutters are meant to last for many years, often as long as 30 years, damage can occur from time to time.
With the severe weather we have experienced, it is possible that twigs, branches, leaves and other debris could have ended up in your gutters. If your gutters are full, it could cause them to pull away from the roof. When that happens, you will see sheets of rain pouring down between the house and the gutters.
Storm damage
Tree damage
Stains
Pest infestation
Ice formation
Common Gutter Issues
Gutters Types
Box Gutters
These can cause the biggest issues. are the worst offenders. Box gutters are called box gutters as they are “boxed in”. In other words – unless they have been installed with sufficient overflow capacity (and into a suitable place) when a box gutter overflows, it nearly always causes damage to the inside of your home or premises.
Gutters Types​
Eaves Gutters
There are many different types of eaves gutters. In theory, as they are on the outside edge of your roof, they should not cause as much damage as a box gutter when they overflow. However, if they have not been installed correctly, they can also cause significant damage as the water can get into the eave or into the wall. Sometimes this shows up as rising damp or even causes problems with the foundations of the home.
At All Roofing Services we take a lot of care in our guttering and can advise you from knowledge and experience on what will work and what will not. There are many different solutions to guttering problems including: more downpipes, larger gutters, specially designed flashings, overflow outlets, correct fall on the gutter, gutter guard, sumps and rainwater heads. There is nearly always a solution to an overflowing gutter problem.
Some of the common ones are caked Quad, Ogee, and half-round, but there are several others “of the shelf” type eaves gutters readily available.
Cleaning
Gutter Cleaning
Gutter cleaning is an essential maintenance job for any homeowner or building owner. The more trees around, the more frequently it will need to be done.
It’s not a very technical job, but it can be dirty and hot, and if you’re not trained in working at heights, it’s actually one of the most dangerous jobs you could do. 1600 people per year are hospitalised in Australia due to falls from ladders.
All Roofing Services provides gutter cleaning on houses and commercial buildings on either a one-off basis or on a routine maintenance basis. We can advise and recommend frequency of gutter cleaning.
Having seen many problems with gutters in Sydney, we are very experienced at selecting the best solution for you, whether it is regular gutter cleaning or determining which rainwater products to use and how to install them correctly in the first place. If you have a problem with your gutters, then contact us now for a free quote!
What happens next?
Step 1.
Start Your Journey
The first step is to call or fill out our quote request form
Step 2.
Initial Consultation
We will organise a time that suits you for our Estimator to inspect your roof, find out from you exactly what look and function you are hoping to achieve and assist with colour choice and other features such as ventilation, skylights, and insulation.
Step 3.
Start Your Journey
You will receive your full quotation including details on our insurance coverage and licenses, in a timely manner.
Step 4.
Start Your Journey
If you are happy with the quote and wish to proceed, you can electronically accept the quote which instantly alerts the office, and we then get things moving for you.
Step 5.
Scheduling the Job​
Our typical lead time ranges from 3-6 weeks, contingent upon our current workload.
Step 6.
Project Execution
The actual roof replacement process can take between 1-7 days, depending on factors such as pitch, accessibility, size, and height of the roof. We’ll provide an estimated timeline before starting the project.
Step 7.
Project Progression
The site is set-up to provide safe access and working. Materials are delivered and put in a suitable place, the old roofing is removed, new battens are fixed into position, insulation is installed ready for your new roof. The roof sheeting, flashings, gutters, and downpipes are installed, as well as any additional components such as skylights or vents, and finally, the site is completely cleared of any rubbish or left over materials.
Step 8.
Clean Up
Upon completion, we leave your site completely clean, removing any rubbish or leftover materials.