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Guttering in Kingussie

Guttering is an essential aspect of the roofing of your property. It offers visual benefits as well as ensuring that rainwater that runs off your roof is adequately channeled from the edge of the building and down into drains. The main element to deciding on the best guttering for your property is being familiar with the requirements of your current roof. For example, steeper or larger sized roofs will demand guttering capable of channeling an increased flow of water. It may be tempting to simply replace like for like, but an expert guttering company will be able to survey the property to understand your requirements, and give you advice on the best guttering for your roof. Guttering is available in a variety of types and materials. For materials, PVC is the most popular. PVC guttering is very economical while still being resilient. It's available in an array of colours and styles. However, guttering is also constructed from metal, generally either steel, aluminium or cast iron. While these materials are usually more expensive than PVC, they also last longer and are suitable for period properties as they may have a more traditionally designed appearance. Different moulds of guttering will also impact the flow of the water. Half round and square guttering are widespread and suit many homes, while deep flow or ogee guttering are well suited for use on properties that require increased water flow. Ogee guttering also has a unique mould which has an impressive appearance. Guttering is also available in a range of colors, from traditional white or black to brown and grey. In addition, some PVC guttering is available in a cast iron effect.

Average Gutter replacement cost in Kingussie

The typical cost of Gutter replacement is £1000. Costs can change based on the materials and the contractor picked. The upper price range can be as high as £1150. The material costs are commonly about £250

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Gutter replacement installation cost in Kingussie 2024

Labour cost £700
Material cost £250
Waste removal £50
Time frame: 1-3 days

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Kingussie

Kingussie is a village in the Badenoch and Strathspey ward of the Highland council area of Scotland. Historically in Inverness-shire, it lies beside the A9 road, although the old path of the A9 works as the community's primary street which has been bypassed because 1979. Kingussie is 42 miles (68 kilometres) south of Inverness, 12 miles (19 kilometres) south of Aviemore, and 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Newtonmore. The name "Kingussie" comes from the Gaelic, "Ceann a' Ghiuthsaich" which suggests "Head of the Pine forest". The ruins of the early 18th-century Ruthven Barracks (Historic Scotland; open up to site visitors in any way times) lie near the initial site of the town, which was moved to stay clear of the flood plain of the River Spey. The Hanoverian Barracks were improved the site of Ruthven Castle, the seat of the Comyns, Lords of Badenoch in the Middle Ages.

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    Roofmaster Roofing Ltd

    28 review(s)
    Based: in Angus, DD10 8BL

    We are a family run business with over 25 years experience in roofing and building work. All work is guaranteed. We pride ourselves on customer care, reliability. Most of our work is by recommendations All work insured Free estimates Insurance work u...

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    Hugh T., AB15
    4

    Roofline | Guttering in Aberdeen

    I expected the price to be more but the supervisor detailed how he could do it cheaper, I was delighted.

    Advanced Roofline Installations LTD

    8 review(s)
    Based: in Dunfermline, KY11 4AX

    Hi their, we are a family run business specialising in UPVC roofline. Our products are installed to the very highest of standards with great detail. We pride ourselves on our workmanship. All our work comes guaranteed and with a zero deposit on all I...

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    Margaret R., G67
    3

    Roofline | Guttering in Glasgow

    I called and cancelled their visit

    Similar Customer Enquiries for Gutter replacement in Kingussie

    14 Nov

    Roofline | Guttering

    Kingussie - PH21

    Enquiry from: IAN L

    Start Date: Immediate

    Old 4inch cast iron gutters to be replaced with pvc deep flow. Existing pvc downpipes may be adequate. Some gutter levels high and difficult to access.

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    10 Aug

    Roofline | Guttering

    Kingussie - PH21

    Enquiry from: B

    Start Date: Immediate

    Replace old plastic guttering and down pipes

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    11 Jan

    Roofline | Guttering

    Newtonmore - PH20

    Enquiry from: Alex D

    Start Date: Immediate

    Metal down pipes replaced

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    09 Jul

    Roofline | Guttering

    Aviemore - PH22

    Enquiry from: Ian M

    Start Date: Immediate

    Replace guttering average size 3 bed house front and back.

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    05 Apr

    Roofline | Guttering

    Aviemore - PH22

    Enquiry from: Lisa L

    Start Date: Immediate

    2 new downpipes to be added to existing system.

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    FAQs

    Do you need scaffolding to replace guttering?

    You don’t always need scaffolding to replace guttering. If your home is a bungalow, the tradespeople might only need a ladder to replace your guttering. It’s when your home is two storeys or more that scaffolding is more necessary.

    You might not need full scaffolding for a simple two-storey home. Guttering specialists use scaffold towers, which are the platforms you see underneath the scaffolding, where the installation is relatively straightforward. You might need scaffolding to replace guttering when there are obstructions to towers being used – for example, if you have a conservatory or the ground is very uneven. It's more likely that specialist roofline companies will use scaffold towers when necessary. Sole traders that replace guttering as part of their services may be comfortable using sturdy ladders.

    There’s no legal requirement to say that you must have scaffolding when fitting guttering, but it is a good idea when working on homes rather than bungalows. If you’re unsure whether you need full scaffolding for your gutter replacement project, get a few quotes from reputable businesses of different sizes. If you’ve been quoted by one company that you need full scaffolding whereas everyone else says that only towers are needed, it’s likely that the job is perfectly safe to carry out with just towers.

    How to install guttering and downpipes?
    If you’re a competent DIYer, it’s not too difficult to install guttering and downpipes if you’ve got uPVC ones. uPVC is a type of plastic and therefore is relatively light, but if you’ve got cast iron or copper guttering you might find it more difficult to replace and install. When you install new guttering and downpipes, you’ll need to remove your old ones. It’s a good idea to tie some rope or cable ties around the existing guttering while you dismantle them so they don’t fall down. We’ve explained how to replace guttering in a previous FAQ, so here we’ll focus on the downpipes. It’s simple if you have the right tools, including a sturdy ladder, a drill and screwdriver and all the fixings and brackets you’ll need.
    1. Hang a plumb bob from the outlet to the drain to use as a guide while you draw several marks on the wall with a pencil to show you where the downpipe will run.
    2. Join the marks up with a straight edge, creating a line to show where the centre of the downpipe will be.
    3. Position a downpipe clip at the top of wall, in the centre of the pencil line. Mark the position of its fixing holes on the wall. If you need an offset bend, put a downpipe clip directly below the bend.
    4. Repeat the process down the wall. Make sure there is no more than 1.8 metres between pipe clips.
    5. Refer to the guttering manufacturer’s instructions to see which drill bit is required. Use a drill to drill the fixing holes and insert wall plugs.
    6. Fit the first piece of downpipe starting from the outlet and moving towards the drain.
    7. If you need to add more downpipe, join the two pieces with a pipe socket and clip. Leave a 10mm gap between the end of the pipe and the bottom of the pipe socket, because it will probably expand. Then attach a pipe clip over the joint.
    8. Continue attaching pipe clips down the length of the downpipe.
    9. If you need to, fit a downpipe show to direct the water into the drain. Attach a downpipe clip directly below the socket of the shoe.
    Although it seems easy, it’s always best to leave guttering works to the professionals. They’ve got experience with fitting neat and tidy guttering and downpipes, and they are used to working at height.
    Should I replace gutters with my roof?

    You don’t always need to replace your gutters with your roof. Often people think that it’s a requirement, or simply the best thing to do, but it’s not always necessary. The reason why people think it’s required is because to re-roof a home, the guttering often needs to be removed and put back on.

    If the time has come to replace your roof, then the chances are that your guttering is pretty old too. When you start to get quotes for your roof replacement, ask the roofer to take a look at your guttering as well. If there are signs of peeling, rust, cracks or sagging, then it makes sense to replace your gutters with your roof. If you get them done at the same time, you’ll save money labour costs, which is the reason why most homeowners do it.

    Another reason to replace your gutters with your roof is the risk of damage. Re-roofing is a significant project, so the guttering needs to come off most of the time – running the risk of brackets and pipes getting damaged in the process. So if your guttering is still looking good right now but you think it might need replacing in a couple of years, it might be worth just doing it at the same time as your roof to save you money and the stress if damage does occur.

    However, if your guttering has only recently been replaced, then there’s no need to replace it again with your roof. But because it needs to come off, make sure you speak to the roofing company about keeping it safe and doing their best to avoid damage. It’s also worse ensuring that they have the correct insurance to cover you both in case your guttering does get damaged during your roof replacement.

    How much do copper gutters cost?
    Copper gutters are expensive – there's no doubt about it. But the look it can give a property might be just what you’re after. uPVC guttering doesn’t suit every home, and while it’s the cheapest option, some properties might not even be able to have it – for example, if you live in a conservation area or listed building. So if you’re going to have them installed, how much do copper gutters cost? Prices start at £18 per linear metre for half-round copper guttering. If you add all the bits you’ll need to go with them, like brackets and clips, you could be looking at around £40 per metre. That’s about double the cost of a uPVC or aluminium guttering system and about the same as cast iron guttering. Add in the installation costs and the average cost of a copper guttering system is £2,390. But copper gutters have a look that can’t be replicated by any other material, so if your home will suit them it might be worth the investment. It might be tempting to try to install copper guttering yourself, especially if you’re used to doing DIY. But copper guttering can be quite heavy to handle and is more fragile than uPVC, so it’s best leaving it to the professionals. On two-storey homes, roofline specialists would probably use scaffold towers to help them keep stable while they install the guttering, and will work in pairs. Since they carry out copper gutter installations all the time, they’ll be used to handling it and ensuring that they don’t scratch or damage this expensive product. So while it might seem cheaper to do it yourself, it won’t if you damage your copper gutters and have to fork out for new ones.
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