Gutter spring check in Exeter
Professional gutter spring check services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Spring gutter check to find winter damage early. I inspect for cracks, loose brackets, and failing joints while clearing out debris - catching problems when they're still cheap to fix, before summer rain turns them into expensive repairs.
Before Summer Rain Finds The Cracks
Devon winter's been hammering your gutters for months. Frost, ice, wind, torrential rain.
Something's probably taken a battering - bracket come loose, joint cracked, section sagging.
You won't know until either I check in spring, or you discover it dramatically when summer rain pours through the kitchen ceiling.
One of these options is considerably cheaper than the other.
💡 Pro tip: Gutter repairs cost £100-200 typically. Gutter replacement after a section falls and damages fascia/soffit? £500+. Spring check costs £60. Do the maths.
Why Check In Spring?
Because winter causes damage you can't see from the ground, and finding it early saves money.
| ✅ Spring Check | ❌ Wait And See |
|---|---|
| Damage found while it's minor | Small problem becomes big problem |
| Cheap fix before it fails | Emergency repair after failure |
| Checked before summer rain | Rain finds the weak spot |
| Peace of mind for year ahead | Worrying every time it rains hard |
What Gets Checked
🔍 Full Spring Inspection
| Item | What I'm Looking For |
|---|---|
| Brackets | Loose, pulling away, corroded |
| Joints | Cracked, leaking, separated |
| Gutter Sections | Sagging, cracked, pulling apart |
| Downpipes | Blocked, split, detached at joints |
📦 You're Left With
- Honest assessment of gutter condition
- Minor issues fixed on the spot
- Quote for bigger repairs if needed
- Clear gutters ready for summer
Pricing Guide
| Property Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small (terraced, bungalow) | 45-60 mins | £60 |
| Average (semi, small detached) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Large (big detached) | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Simple fixes included. Major repairs quoted separately.
Perfect Timing If...
✅ After harsh winter - check for ice/frost damage
✅ Before selling - find problems before surveyor does
✅ Old gutters - catch issues before complete failure
✅ Previous problems - see if winter made them worse
Why Choose Us for Gutter spring check in Exeter?
Winter damage spotted early
Spring debris cleared out
Checked for summer readiness
Small problems caught before they're expensive
What to Expect
Step 1: Visual Inspection
Walk around property looking for obvious issues - sagging, staining on walls (water overflow), visible cracks. This tells me where to pay attention when I'm up the ladder.
Step 2: Close Check
Ladder up, work around checking each section. Test brackets (are they tight?), inspect joints (sealed or cracked?), look for cracks or splits. Clear any debris while I'm there.
Step 3: Reporting
Come down and tell you what I found. Nothing major? Great, you're good. Problems? I'll explain what's needed and quote any repair work. You decide what to fix and when.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to check your own gutters? Here's what to look for:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Binoculars (check from ground first)
- Stable ladder for close inspection
- Someone to foot the ladder
- Notepad for noting problems
- Camera to photograph damage
🔍 Ground-level check first
- Walk around house looking up at gutters
- Look for sagging sections (should be level or slight fall to downpipe)
- Check for staining on walls below gutters (sign of overflow)
- Look at downpipes - properly connected at joints?
- Check after rain - water overflowing anywhere?
🪜 Up-close inspection
- Run hand along gutter checking for cracks (careful of sharp edges)
- Test brackets - can you wobble them loose?
- Check joints - sealed or separated?
- Look for rust (cast iron) or brittleness (old plastic)
- Check downpipe connections are secure
⚠️ Winter damage to spot
- Cracks from ice expansion
- Brackets pulled loose by ice weight
- Joints separated from temperature movement
- Sagging from winter debris and water weight
- Plastic gone brittle from UV and frost cycles
💡 Pro trick: Best time to spot leaking gutter joints is during light rain. They leak slowly and visibly at joints. Heavy rain, everything's splashing everywhere and you can't tell. Drizzle is perfect for identifying exactly where problems are.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Older properties: Cast iron gutters last decades but rust through eventually. Exeter's older houses often have original Victorian gutters that are genuinely knackered but still sort-of working. Spring check will tell you honestly if yours are on borrowed time.
Combine with other spring jobs: If you're getting spring gutter check, good time to also service outside tap, clear roof valleys, check flashing. All the "check for winter damage" jobs done together in one visit.
Simple fixes included: Tightening loose brackets, resealing minor joint leaks, clearing blocked sections - if it's quick and I'm already there, it's included. Major repairs (section replacement, bracket refixing) get quoted separately but you'll know what's needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's different about a spring check vs regular clearing?
Focus is on finding damage from winter weather - loose brackets, cracked joints, sagging sections. I clear any debris too, but main point is checking your gutters survived winter and spotting problems before summer rain finds them. Prevention beats repair.
Why spring rather than just leaving it until autumn?
Because winter's brutal on gutters - frost, ice, heavy rain, wind. Spring check catches damage early when it's cheap to fix. Wait until autumn and that loose bracket has become a fallen gutter section, which is considerably more expensive to sort.
Do gutters really get damaged over winter?
Yes - ice in gutters expands, joints crack. Wind pulls at loose brackets. Heavy rain in blocked gutters puts strain on fixings. Frost can crack plastic gutters. Devon winter is actually hard on gutters, we just don't think about it until something fails obviously.
What happens if you find damage?
I'll tell you what's wrong and what it needs. Simple fix I can often do on the spot (tighten bracket, reseal joint). Bigger job (whole section replacement) I'll quote separately. Either way, you know what's needed before it fails completely.
How long does a spring check take?
Smaller house is under an hour. Average house 1-1.5 hours. I'm checking and clearing, not doing major work (unless we find something). Quick inspection while clearing spring debris, basically.
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