Leaky Gutters & Rainwater Runoff
Leaky gutters can be detrimental to the structure of buildings if they are neglected for an extended period.
It is strongly advised that you allow our experts to conduct a thorough inspection on a UK property to assure that any issues involving gutters can be identified and resolved before they become significant problems.
Similarly, to the way Masonry paint can impact the structure of your property, clogged and broken gutters can have similar detriments to your property.
House Smart Surveying can expertly assist in inspecting your new property before purchasing to help prevent discovering costly damage to the property after purchasing.
Dripping Gutters
Leaky gutters can be caused by factors such as poorly fitted gutters, holes or cracks in the fittings or blockages. We strongly advise that if you come across an issue with guttering, you seek professional assistance as soon as you can to assure the protection of the fabric and structure of your property.
In cases where gutters have been incorrectly fitted, there is a damaged piece of the gutter or a few screws are missing, the weight of rain can cause the gutters to begin sagging or dripping.
In this circumstance, you may find that you begin experiencing issues with the roof, as well as insulation problems, fascia and flashing.
Metal rainwater fittings commonly suffer from corrosion, which requires a replacement. You may be concerned with how the aesthetics of your building may be affected by PVC used to replace the fittings, but House Smart Surveying can guarantee unbiased advice to assure you aren’t unnecessarily fitting replacements and repairs.
It has been reported by our surveyors that there is a lot of movement in buildings across the UK. The cause of this can be many reasons, one of which is downpipes which improperly drain water away. This eventually causes a localised very high concentration of water, leading the soil supporting the buildings to erode and destabilising the structure of the wall.
Conservatories are often left to overflow as is the usual case where water butts are used. Conservatory structures usually have shallow foundations which can then be moved easily by the overflow of water beneath the surface of the foundation.
How To Fix A Gutter Leak
We tend to offer three repair options, should we find any issues with your gutter:
- Clean out the gutters to remove any debris, dirt and clogs
- Repair any damage, holes or separated joints
- Replace old and worn guttering to protect the structure of the property when repairs cannot be made
Fortunately, it is more frequent that gutters only require a small simple fix. However, it can be a better investment to replace the entire gutter to assure that there are recurrences in other aged and deteriorated areas of the structure which may also succumb to damage.
We strongly advise that you contact one of our expert advisors to conduct a thorough inspection of potential leaky gutters. This is so you can rest assured you have unbiased and professional guidance, to prevent your building from suffering potential dampness, condensation and mould.
House Smart Surveyors, during an inspection, take a thorough look at potential damages by assessing roof coverings and following on to assessing the drainage.
Please contact a member of our team today if you are seeking expert advise