Repairs and problems
Overflowing gutters causing internal damp
A blocked gutter soaks a wall in every downpour. Internal damp on an upper wall very often traces back to guttering, not plumbing.
How this is diagnosed
- Damp appearing after rain rather than after
- bathing points outside the building rather than inside it.
- Clearing and rehanging a sagging section
- usually costs far less than the redecoration it prevents.
Your questions answered
How often should gutters be cleared?
Typically annually, more often under trees.
Can gutter damp be mistaken for a leak?
Frequently, timing against weather versus water use is the quickest way to tell them apart.
Questions about gutter overflow and damp?
A short phone call usually answers more than a long email thread. Ask anything, including the awkward questions.