Gutter Replacement and Downpipe Repairs

This is impossible to tell exactly how long your own gutter will last, because it depends on when it was made and fitted, where you live, if any or how long leaf or mud debris has been sitting in the gutters and the material it is made out of. Gutter life can be extended with gutter mesh installation.

Even with some factors such as the weather, the humidity, the levels of salt, and more, the average lifespan of a gutter is approximately 20 years. However, with proper maintenance, a gutter is designed to be replaced on average every 25 years.

Whether or not a new gutter increases home value depends entirely upon the home. While a new gutter certainly has its place in a home, a gutter that has reached the end of its life cycle should be replaced if it is at all possible.

Gutter replacements are necessary after a certain period of time, so it's only logical that the newer the gutter, the more money it will bring to the seller.

Is it difficult to clean gutters on a two story house? Yes, it is dangerous and should be left to an expert, a safety harness is usually always required.

If you never clean your gutters, leaf debris will break down, mud will build up and eventually block your downpipes, rainwater will accumulate and possibly flood your home.

Rubbish build up generally causes corrosion of metal surfaces and rust. This rusting can weaken the support structures of your roof, causing it to leak and allowing dirt and debris to enter your home. Gutter life can be extended with a gutter guard.

Colorbond gutter replacement can cost between $60 and $80 per lineal metre plus GST.
We also replace downpipes. The cost for colorbond downpipe replacement ranges between $250 to $350 per downpipe plus GST.

In order to stop water seepage through gutter cracks or damaged pipes, gutters must be kept clean of debris, additionally, gutter mesh should be installed in order to prevent debris from entering your gutters and valleys.

Depending on the trees around your home gutters should be thoroughly cleaned quarterly, every 6 months or yearly and be cleaned thoroughly. They need to be maintained in order to keep your house free of water damage.

Gutter Guard will prevent debris from entering and getting lodged in roof gutters and box gutters. There are many different types of gutter guard on the market from cheaper plastic products to the more expensive aluminium products.

The product has small holes that allows water to flow through into the gutter, stopping anything larger than the size of the hole from entering the gutter.

Gutter guard is an additional service AllCoast can provide after repairing or replacing your gutters. Find more information about our Gutter Guard service.