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Black guttering fixed to white fascia boards on a brick house

Guttering in Peterborough

Gutter and downpipe repairs, replacement and realignment.

Damaged or overflowing gutters can allow rainwater to run onto walls and roofline boards. Leaks, loose brackets and disconnected downpipes should be inspected.

We repair and replace gutters and downpipes, including work carried out alongside fascia and soffit replacement.

Signs you might need this

  • Water pouring over the front edge in heavy rain
  • Drips at joints and corners
  • Green streaks or damp patches on the brickwork
  • Sagging runs or brackets pulling away
  • Downpipes that are cracked or disconnected at the bottom

What the work covers

  • Replacement uPVC gutters and downpipes
  • Joint and bracket repairs
  • Re-aligning runs to the correct fall
  • Box ends and corner details
  • Combined gutter, fascia and soffit renewals

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Gutters, downpipes, fascia boards and roof-edge details from the photographs supplied by Heritage. Select a photo to view it in full.
Gutter corner and white fascia on a stone building
Gutter corner and white fascia on a stone building
Black downpipes against stone walls
Black downpipes against stone walls
Gutter outlet and downpipe connection
Gutter outlet and downpipe connection
White soffit and fascia at a brick gable
White soffit and fascia at a brick gable
Grey guttering and white roofline boards
Grey guttering and white roofline boards
Gutter and fascia above a garage door
Gutter and fascia above a garage door
Downpipe and roof-edge detail
Downpipe and roof-edge detail
Roofline and downpipe on a gable end
Roofline and downpipe on a gable end
Gutter corner and box-end detail
Gutter corner and box-end detail
Guttering around a tiled bay roof
Guttering around a tiled bay roof
Tiled hip roof and perimeter guttering
Tiled hip roof and perimeter guttering
Guttering around a flat-roof extension
Guttering around a flat-roof extension
Extension roof edge on a stone house
Extension roof edge on a stone house
Flat-roof edge and corner downpipe
Flat-roof edge and corner downpipe
Extension guttering and rainwater drainage
Extension guttering and rainwater drainage
Roof-edge drainage on a brick extension
Roof-edge drainage on a brick extension
Extension roofline viewed from the garden
Extension roofline viewed from the garden

Questions about guttering

Will the fascia boards need replacing?

This depends on their condition. We can inspect the boards and include any recommended work in the estimate.

Do you clear gutters?

Please ask when you contact us so we can confirm the work required and availability.

Independent ratings

  1. 5.0 from 71 ratings

  2. Top 3 roofing contractors in Peterborough, score 4.8

  3. #2 of 13 Peterborough roofers, top 15%

Other roofing services

  1. New RoofsNew and replacement pitched roofs in tile and slate.
  2. Roof RepairsRepairs to leaks, damaged tiles, ridges, valleys and flashing.
  3. Flat RoofingFlat roof repairs and replacement for extensions, garages and other buildings.
  4. Fascias & SoffitsReplacement fascia boards, soffits and bargeboards.
  5. Chimney RepairsChimney repointing, rebuilding and flashing repairs.

Available across Peterborough, Stamford, Oundle and Whittlesey.

Arrange a free roof survey

Tell us what you have noticed. We will look at the roof, explain what we find and give you a written, no-obligation quotation.

01733 809172

Mobile 07710 690479 or send an enquiry

Planning guttering

Why check a whole gutter when one joint leaks?

Incorrect falls or a blockage elsewhere can make water collect at a joint. The visible leak is not necessarily the original cause.

Can water pass behind an unbroken gutter?

Yes. An unsuitable eaves detail or gutter position can let runoff miss the channel entirely.

Should an extension trigger a drainage review?

Yes. Additional roof area can change the flow entering existing gutters and outlets.

Is gutter cleaning the same as gutter repair?

No. Cleaning removes debris; failed joints, brackets, alignment or damaged sections require their own repair.

Can gutter replacement solve every damp wall?

No. It can address defective roof runoff, but damp may also have other building or ground-related causes.

Are cast-iron-to-plastic changes always unrestricted?

Do not assume so. Listed status, conservation controls or Article 4 directions may affect a proposed material change.

Have another question? Contact Heritage to discuss your property.

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