The short answer
Minor gutter repairs are usually modest. As a guide, re-securing a loose bracket or fixing a small leak often costs around £80–£150 for a call-out and quick fix, clearing a blocked downpipe sits in a similar range, and replacing a section of guttering typically runs around £25–£100 per metre for uPVC depending on length and access, with metal higher. A full guttering replacement across a house often lands in the £300–£900+ range depending on size and material. Many repair visits include a labour or call-out element of around £50–£150, so it is often worth combining a repair with a clean. As always, the figure depends on your property's height, the length involved and how easy the access is.
Sometimes a clear reveals a leak, a sagging run or a cracked section that needs more than cleaning. These are the typical costs for the common gutter repairs, shown as ranges for guidance.
Typical UK repair figures
- Loose bracket / small leak~£80–£150
- Blocked downpipe clear~£80–£150
- Replace a section (uPVC)~£25–£100 / metre
- Full replacement (house)~£300–£900+
- Call-out / labour element~£50–£150
Common repairs and what they cost
- Leaking joint or seal: resealing or replacing a union is usually a quick, lower-cost fix.
- Loose or broken bracket: re-securing a sagging run holds the gutter at the right fall again.
- Blocked downpipe: clearing a downpipe outlet that a surface clear cannot reach.
- Cracked or split section: replacing a length of gutter rather than the whole run.
| Repair | Typical figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fix leak / reseal joint | ~£80–£150 | often a short visit |
| Re-secure bracket | ~£80–£150 | stops sagging |
| Clear blocked downpipe | ~£80–£150 | beyond a surface clear |
| Replace gutter section | ~£25–£100 / m | uPVC lower, metal higher |
Indicative UK figures for guidance, including a typical labour element. Sourced from UK trade cost guides.
Repair or replace?
If the guttering is sound but for one leak or a loose bracket, a repair is usually the lower-cost route. Where the gutters are widely cracked, brittle with age, sagging along most of the run, or no longer match the roofline, a full replacement can be the more sensible spend — typically £300–£900+ for a house depending on size, height and material. Because replacing guttering shares access with fascia and soffit work, it is often priced alongside roofline jobs. A specialist can tell you honestly which way the numbers fall for your property.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair a leaking gutter?
Fixing a small leak or resealing a joint is usually around £80–£150 including a call-out, depending on access and how many joints are affected. Replacing a damaged section typically runs about £25–£100 per metre for uPVC.
How much does it cost to replace guttering?
A full guttering replacement on a house often falls in the £300–£900+ range depending on size, height and material, with uPVC at the lower end and metal higher. Replacing a single section is usually around £25–£100 per metre.
Should I repair or replace my gutters?
If the guttering is generally sound but for one leak or a loose bracket, a repair is usually the lower-cost route. If it is widely cracked, sagging or brittle with age, a full replacement is often the more sensible spend. A specialist can advise which fits your property.
Sources & further reading
Figures on this page are typical UK ranges drawn from published sources and depend on your specific property. They are guidance, not a quotation.