Ballyfermot Guttering

Dublin rain does not forgive a bad gutter

Rain comes sideways here. Anyone who has stood on a Dublin street in November knows exactly what I mean. When gutters fail, water finds every crack it can, and the damage builds up quietly until it is expensive.

I have been fixing that problem for years, working across Dublin, mostly on the red brick terraces and pebble-dash semi-detached houses that make up the bulk of housing stock in the area. These older rooflines have their own quirks. Brackets rust, fascias rot, and falls go flat. I know what to look for.

What we do

• New gutter installation and full replacements in uPVC, aluminium, and cast iron
• Half-round, ogee, and square-line profiles
• Downpipe repair and full replacement
• Soffit and fascia replacement in uPVC
• Leaf guards and gutter mesh fitting
• Connection to existing soakaways and gullies
• Rainwater diverter and water butt installation
• Hopper heads and rainwater outlets

One job that catches people off guard is the parapet wall lead flashing junction. Where a gutter or downpipe meets a parapet, the flashing has to be right. If it is not, water sits. That is a slow rot waiting to happen. It is not glamorous work, but it matters.

A typical installation day

1. Arrive, check roofline level and condition of existing fascia boards
2. Strip out old guttering and brackets
3. Replace or repair fascia and soffit boards where needed
4. Set new brackets at correct spacing to give proper fall toward the downpipe
5. Cut and fit new gutter sections, seal joints
6. Fit downpipes and connect to existing drainage at ground level
7. Run water test to confirm flow and check for any pooling
8. Clear up and leave the site clean

Simple enough on a dry day (and those are not guaranteed around here). Every job gets a water test before I leave. That is not optional.

Ring me on 01 264 5710 or come and find us in Ballyfermot, County Dublin. For more on what we cover, Check out Ballyfermot Guttering.