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Are your gutters at the end of their lifespan? Read our handy guide to find out how much your gutter installer will charge for their services.
History shows that rain gutters were first brought to the UK in the 1200s – and they’ve been commonplace ever since. You’ll struggle to find a house in the UK that doesn’t have one. And that’s because rainfall is so common in the country. There’s no doubt you’ll have gutters if you live in a semi-detached, terraced or detached home. But what happens if your gutters break? You can hire a professional to:
Take down existing guttering
Put in new gutters
Stop damage to brickwork
Removing fascias, if necessary
Ensure your new gutters are durable
This often involves extra equipment and expertise that you don’t have, such as scaffolding, materials, and tools. It’s rarely worth climbing up onto your roof and trying to fix your gutters yourself. You could hurt yourself! It’s much safer to hire an expert who can take care of it for you.
This price guide looks at the average costs of gutter replacement and installation in the UK. These numbers are based on our research and data across the UK. For the most accurate price, get a personalised quote from a guttering expert near you.
Gutters are designed to catch excess rainwater from your roof, keeping it away from your brickwork and foundations. As well as being unsightly, old or damaged gutters can cause a whole host of problems for your property. This includes damage to brickwork and damp inside your home.
Signs you need new gutters are sagging gutters, loose sections, missing sections or if your gutters have any holes or leaks. If the gutters are old, you may also dislike their appearance especially if they don’t match the look of your property.
Gutter replacement involves removing all of your old gutters and if necessary your fascias too. The new gutters will be positioned and angled correctly so that the rainwater correctly drains away. If installed to a high standard, new gutters can last between 20 and 70 years depending on the material they’re made from.
The average price of replacing gutters in the UK is £800 in total. Most experts charge based on the length that needs replacing, with £50 per metre being a typical number. On the lower end of the price range, you will find jobs done for £600. But on the higher end, the price can go up to £1,500.
Keep in mind that your location and choice of installer will impact the price, too. You can see more on this further below. Also, the material you choose will impact which end of the scale the total price falls at, seen as the likes of cast iron and aluminium is far more expensive than uPVC.
| Length of gutter that needs replacing | Average total price |
| 1 metre | £50 |
| 5 metres | £250 |
| 10 metres | £500 |
| 15 metres | £750 |
| 20 metres | £1,000 |
| 25 metres | £1,250 |
| 30 metres | £1,500 |
The cost of gutter replacement varies depending on several factors, including:
Type of gutter work
Gutter material
Gutter shape
Length of gutter
Time
Location
Professional you use
We’ve summarised the significance of each one below.
Not all gutters require a full replacement to remedy the problem. The least expensive service is gutter realignment or fitting a uPVC stop end, which will cost roughly £25 per metre.
Such jobs will tweak the performance of your gutters, prolonging their lifespan. Though can only be done if the damage isn’t beyond repair.
When a full gutter replacement is necessary, expect to pay between £35 and £70 per metre. £50 per metre is typical. The material you choose will heavily influence the total cost.
Installing new soffits and fascia boards is also commonly done at the same time as your gutter replacement since it’s part of the same system.
| Type of gutter work | Highest average price | Lowest average price |
| Gutter realignment | £30 per metre | £20 per metre |
| Fit uPVC stop end | £30 per metre | £30 metre |
| Replace gutter support bracket | £30 per metre | £22 per metre |
| Adding a leaf guard | £40 per metre | £30 per metre |
| uPVC gutter replacement | £50 per metre | £40 per metre |
| Cast iron gutter replacement | £80 per metre | £60 per metre |
| Soffits and fascia boards | £120 per metre | £80 per metre |
Gutters can be made from uPVC, aluminium, cast iron steel, copper and many more materials.
The cheapest material to use is uPVC, though it doesn't have the longest lifespan and isn’t suitable for use on period properties. Cast iron has a larger upfront cost. However, as it can last up to 70 years it’ll give better value for money overall.
Ask your contractor about the different types of gutter material they install, as this will help you make an informed decision based on your budget, as well as the needs of your property.
Gutters are manufactured in many different shapes including half-round, square, deep flow and ogee. Typically, half-round gutters are the cheapest style of guttering across the board.
Square guttering offers a more contemporary look as it’s more angled in appearance. The benefit is that it’ll offer greater capacity, though this makes it more expensive.
Your replacement gutter will be priced per metre or per square foot. The longer your guttering, the more expensive it’ll be to replace it. For example, the guttering on a detached home will be more costly to replace versus a terrace home that shares its guttering with a neighbouring property.
The more complex the job, the longer it’ll take your contractor to complete. This includes gutters that aren’t as accessible due to a steep roof for example.
Expect to pay between £50 and £70 per hour for your contractor, with the labour making up a sizable portion of the total cost of gutter replacement.
Figures show that the costliest places to live in the UK are London and the south-east of England. It may thus come as no surprise that your costs for gutter installation are much higher in these regions.
Meanwhile, the less expensive parts of the UK are rural areas in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. The north-east and north-west of England are on the lower end, too. This means that prices tend to fall below the average. You can see a summary of the average price by location further below.
Every gutter installer expert has their own unique prices. You should ask for a free quotation, where they visit your house to see the situation. This enables you to build rapport and understand how they price their services.
Don’t forget that it’s not always in your interest to hire the least expensive professional. You need to balance quality with price. It’s useless paying less if the job is done poorly, so you need to get it done again sooner.
| Location | Average total price |
| London | £1,000 |
| South-east England | £900 |
| North-east England | £700 |
| North-west England | £700 |
| South-west England | £800 |
| Midlands | £800 |
| Scotland | £700 |
| Wales | £650 |
| Northern Ireland | £650 |
The famous saying goes: ‘prevention is better than cure’, and so it is with gutter replacement. Make sure you don’t let the situation get too bad, because then it’ll cost more to repair. Little and often maintenance is important.
You should speak openly to your professional about the materials they use. Something like uPVC is more economical, although it may not be suitable for your desires. Likewise, if they need to order materials from overseas for the most unique circumstances, this will push up you prices.
Try to bring in a gutter expert during their quieter periods. Their prices will often be lower at this time. Immediately before and after winter tends to be busiest, as the weather can cause issues with gutters (and homeowners may be preparing for it, or reacting to it). Summer is sometimes quieter as there’s little rainfall.
You may opt to bundle your gutter installation and replacement with other home maintenance services. If you need to get these done anyway, it can be a useful way to negotiate on price and save time. Find a skilled handyman who can do all these tasks and is willing to give you a discount.
You should look thoroughly around your local area when searching for a specialist. You’ll usually have lots of options to choose from. Make sure you gather several no-obligation quotes, and ask their opinion on the problem and solution.
Guttering is a subject that lots of people don’t know about – but you don’t want to be led down the garden path. It can be tricky to know whether what the ‘expert’ is saying is true! Do your research beforehand and understand what work has been completed in the past. Then ask a friend or family member to accompany you when the specialists visit for a quote.
You need to get a balance between quality and cost. Paying less is often a bad idea if it means that the job is poorly done, and you need to pay for it again sooner.
Check reviews from past customers and see what they’ve said. Ideally, your expert will show you photos of similar projects they’ve completed. And you may even want to speak to former customers directly, if it makes you feel better.
Experts based further away may charge a higher call-out fee. And make sure you to consider your rapport with the expert as well, as this person will be on your property and potentially moving around your home. They should have insurance, too.
Gutters are installed for a very good reason, and if they’ve started to fail then this needs rectifying promptly. Plus, gutters have a limited lifespan meaning at some point they will need to be replaced. If in doubt, having a gutter installer assess your gutters is the best option. Working gutters will ensure your exterior drainage system is operating correctly. As it’s not possible to install your own gutters without the right knowledge, tools and equipment, professional gutter installation is highly recommended.
There are five key signs that your gutters need replacing. You should look out for all of these:
Leaks
Corrosion
Sagging gutters
Pulling away from the roof
Improper pitching
You’ll usually notice these once they become very bad, but it’s worth taking 10 minutes to proactively take a look, even if you haven’t spotted anything yet. Keep an eye out during the rainy periods as well, to see if everything is being washed away properly.
It’s technically possible, but you’ll need the skills and materials to do so. This involves buying them in with the correct dimensions. And you’ll then need a ladder, to climb up and use your tools to replace the gutter. Keep in mind that you should never compromise your safety. Lots of people hire an expert because it’s safer, quicker, and easier.
Faulty gutters will undoubtedly decrease the value of your property. This is because the buyers know that they’ll need to fix this themselves. And if the issue is creating a leak inside your property, then the drop in value can be severe, although this is rare.
Some sources say that it’ll reduce your house value by anywhere from £3,000 to £15,000. It’s thus usually in your best interest to get it fixed before you list it on the market.
Your estate agent can advise on whether it’s a major issue. And if the entire house is in poor condition, and you’re thus selling to a cash buyer, you may consider it not worthwhile.
The average rating for Bark Guttering Installers is 4.73, based on 577,039 reviews
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