Problem:

Margaret contacted us regarding her upper rear gutter, which was suffering from multiple issues. The system was heavily clogged with an accumulation of moss and silt, but the most pressing problem was that the guttering had come apart at the union joint. The property’s gutter system was over twenty years old, and the rubber seals had completely failed due to age-related degradation. While the system was clearly past its best, Margaret is an elderly homeowner and understandably did not want the significant expense and disruption of a full system replacement.

Solution:

We tailored our approach to respect the client’s wishes while providing a reliable, long-lasting fix. Our team began by manually clearing out all the heavy moss and silt from the upper rear gutter channel to restore proper water flow. Next, we carefully realigned the separated sections at the broken union joint. Because the original rubber seals had perished, we applied professional-grade mastic sealant directly to secure and watertight the joint, ensuring the aged components could continue to serve the home safely without leaking.

Challenges:

The project presented a few logistical hurdles regarding the layout of the neighbouring property. The adjoining neighbour’s gutter was also severely silted up, and the downspout for that section was positioned tightly on their side. We had to work carefully around these boundaries and take extra precautions to ensure our work on Margaret’s property did not impact the neighbouring setup while we cleared and re-secured her system.

Result:

The upper rear gutter is now completely clear of debris, securely reattached, and fully sealed. Margaret was delighted with the outcome, especially as we were able to repair her existing system affordably and effectively without forcing an unnecessary full replacement, leaving her roofline dry and drip-free.