Why Blocked Gutters Cost You Money
A gutter full of leaves, moss and silt doesn't drain — it overflows. The water sheets down your brickwork instead of into the drain, and within a season you've got green-stained walls, damp patches inside, rotten window frames and frost-damaged pointing. The fix at that point costs hundreds or thousands. The gutter clean that would have prevented it costs a fraction of that.
What a Proper Gutter Clean Includes
- All gutters cleared by hand and scoop — not just the bits reachable from a ladder footing
- Downpipes flush-tested with water so we know the whole run actually drains
- Brackets, joints and falls checked while we're up there
- Before-and-after photos sent to you, so you can see exactly what you paid for
- Any damage flagged and quoted separately — no pressure, no surprise add-ons
The Gutters You Can't See From the Street
Half of Tower Hamlets drains through parapet and valley gutters hidden behind brick parapets — standard on Victorian terraces across E1, E2 and E3. These block silently and show up as a mystery ceiling stain rather than a visible overflow. We check and clear them as part of the job; if yours has already let water in, see our roof leak repairs.
When to Book
Late autumn, after the leaves are down, is the single best time — it clears the system before winter storms. Spring is the sensible second visit for homes under big trees. If you can hear dripping inside the gutter when it rains, or plants are growing out of it, it's overdue.
What It Costs
Gutter cleaning is priced simply: as a rough guide, a standard two-storey terrace clean is a modest fixed price, with parapet gutters and larger or taller properties quoted on a quick look. Ask for the current rate when you call — and if you combine it with a roof check or moss removal, we share the access cost and you save.
Landlords, Agents & Blocks
We run scheduled gutter-clearing rounds for landlords, letting agents and residents' management companies — every property photographed, one invoice, no chasing. It's the cheapest insurance a rental portfolio can buy.
Gutter Cleaning FAQs
How much does gutter cleaning cost?
A standard two-storey terrace clean is a modest fixed price — ask for the current rate when you call. Parapet gutters and taller or larger properties are quoted on a quick look, and combining with a roof check or moss removal shares the access cost.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
Once a year keeps most East London terraces healthy — ideally in late autumn once the leaves are down. Roofs under trees, and parapet and valley gutters you can't see from the ground, are worth checking twice a year.
What happens if I don't clear my gutters?
The gutter overflows, water sheets down the brickwork, and within a season you get green-stained walls, damp inside, rotten window frames and frost-damaged pointing. The clean costs a fraction of any one of those repairs.
Do you clean parapet and valley gutters?
Yes — including the hidden parapet gutters behind East London's Victorian frontages that block silently and flood top-floor ceilings. We clear by hand, flush-test the downpipes and send before-and-after photos.