AOI Roofing / 04 of 07
Gutters & Downpipes
The roof sheds it. The gutters have to carry it.
Gutters fail quietly: a joint that weeps, a fall that holds water, rust working from the inside out. By the time it's obvious, water has usually been going where it shouldn't — into eaves, fascia boards, and down walls. A gutter system is doing its job when you never think about it.
We replace and repair full gutter runs in Colorbond profiles, renew downpipes and their connections, replace rotted fascia, and fit gutter guard where trees make cleaning a losing game. Fall is set with a level, not by eye — water must reach the downpipes, every time.
What this covers / gutter replacement · gutter repairs · downpipes · fascia replacement · gutter guard · colorbond gutter profiles
- 01Old gutters and downpipes removed and disposed
- 02Fascia checked; rotted boards replaced before new gutters hang
- 03Colorbond gutters in your chosen profile and colour
- 04Fall set to carry water to every downpipe
- 05Downpipes connected to stormwater properly
- 06Gutter guard fitted where requested
How it goes
- 01
Assess
Full perimeter check — gutters, joints, fall, downpipes, fascia condition behind them.
- 02
Strip & fix
Old runs off, fascia repaired where water got in. New gutters on damaged fascia is money wasted.
- 03
Hang & fall
New runs hung with brackets to spec and fall checked with a level to every outlet.
- 04
Connect
Downpipes fitted and connected to stormwater — not left discharging at the footing.
On the tools / tagged photos are our jobs
Straight answers
How do I know my gutters need replacing rather than cleaning?
Rust spots, drips at joints after rain, water marks on fascia, or pooling that stays after a dry day all point past cleaning. We'll tell you plainly which it is — a clean and re-seal is a fraction of replacement and sometimes it's all that's needed.
Is gutter guard worth it?
Under trees, usually yes — it turns a twice-a-year gutter clean into an occasional check. On exposed roofs with no overhang it can be money you don't need to spend. Depends on your trees, and we'll say which.
Can you replace gutters without replacing the roof?
Yes — gutters, fascia and downpipes are a standalone job. If your roof edge or sheet ends have issues we'll flag them while we're there.
The other services
Replacement / Restoration / Repairs / Ridge capping / all seven
Free roof inspection / the honest starting point