JR Johnstone Roofing & Building
Based: in Falkirk, FK2 9FDLatest review
Ivan H., EH52
14th November 2025
Roofline | Guttering in Uphall
A quotation was given after on site inspection
Guttering is an essential element of the roofing of your home. It offers visual benefits as well as making sure rainwater that runs off your roof is appropriately channeled from the edge of the building and down into drains. The main element to selecting the best guttering for your property is understanding the requirements of your existing roof. For instance, steeper or larger roofs will demand guttering capable of channeling a larger flow of water. It could be appealing to simply replace like for like, but an expert guttering company can survey the home to understand your requirements, and advise you on the best guttering for your roof. Guttering is available in several different types and materials. For materials, PVC is the most popular. PVC guttering is very inexpensive while still being durable. It's available in a variety of colours and styles. However, guttering is also available in metal, typically either steel, aluminium or cast iron. While these materials are usually more costly than PVC, they also last longer and are suitable for period properties as they have a more traditional aesthetic. Different moulds of guttering will also affect the flow of the water. Half round and square guttering are widespread and will suit many buildings, while deep flow or ogee guttering are well suited for use on properties that need increased water flow. Ogee guttering also has a distinctive mould which has an eye-catching appearance. Guttering is also available in a range of colors, from traditional white or black to brown and grey. Furthermore, some PVC guttering comes in a cast iron effect.
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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| Waste removal | £50 |
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Dingwall - IV15
Enquiry from: Roseina S
Start Date: Immediate
need new guttering done asp
Munlochy - IV8
Enquiry from: Barry E
Start Date: Immediate
Replace gutters and facias and soffits
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Katarzyna K
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
I would like to replace gutters
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Cathie M
Start Date: Immediate
Issue: Leaking Gutter Type: uPVC Urgency: ASAP Postcode: *** Our brown upvc gutter at back of 2 bedroom semi detached bungalow is leaking.Probably needs replacing
Kyle - IV40
Enquiry from: William T
Start Date: Immediate
installation of guttering and downpipes
Achnasheen - IV22
Enquiry from: Danny R
Start Date: Immediate
customer in the achnasheen area made an enquiry a couple of projects including gutter replacement.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you ...
Dingwall - IV7
Enquiry from: John M
Start Date: Immediate
1. repair/replace existing grey guttering which is leaking in several places. 2. replace all existing guttering with black.
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Susan L
Start Date: Immediate
Leak from gutter at back door
Strathpeffer - IV14
Enquiry from: Rae d
Start Date: Immediate
replacement of faulty designed guttering around conservatory. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 what level of service do you ...
Cromarty - IV11
Enquiry from: Neil T
Start Date: Immediate
guttering at front of house needing repaired / replaced. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 what level of service do you requi...
Dingwall - IV15
Enquiry from: JOHN U
Start Date: Immediate
repair leaking joints in plastic guttering
Kinross - KY13
Enquiry from: Claire A
Start Date: Immediate
repair/replacement of 2 cracked/dislodged gutter corners. anthracite coloured guttering.
Fort William - PH33
Enquiry from: Gheorghe D
Start Date: Immediate
customer in fort william areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for gutter replacement.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 10/08/2023 21:05.ple...
Ardgay - IV24
Enquiry from: Annie E
Start Date: Immediate
guttering to be looked at are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 what level of service do you require: replacement do you require ...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Adrian H
Start Date: Immediate
Gutter, soffits and facias replacement on house and detached garage
Dingwall - IV16
Enquiry from: Coleen W
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
need guttering leaks fixed or replace guttering are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 what level of service do you require: ...
Inverness - IV5
Enquiry from: Hugh A
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
guttering needs sorting _ it leaks in a couple of places are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 what level of service do you requ...
Helmsdale - KW8
Enquiry from: Philip D
Start Date: Immediate
Straight guttering and fixings for 70 foot wide house
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.
Inverness - IV3
Enquiry from: Dawn M
Start Date: Immediate
Blocked drain. Need to clear drain and establish if blockage is coming from the gutters needing clearedor other problem
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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.
In the UK, gutters are normally made from uPVC. It’s a hardy plastic that won’t rot, warp or tarnish very easily, which is why it’s so popular. It’s the same material that’s used for most homes’ windows these days; they don’t have to be the standard white as they can be made into a range of colours. Expect to pay an average of £500 for the supply and installation of uPVC guttering, and more if you require scaffolding.
Other materials that are popular for gutters include copper, aluminium and cast iron. These are much more expensive – you might be looking at around £1500 or more for the supply and installation – but they give a more polished look and are often used on period properties or those in a conservation area. If you're considering these types of gutters, make sure you get a few quotes from different roofline companies so you can compare the different materials.
In the past, gutters were made from wood, asbestos concrete or stone. They were often lined with lead to stop the water from seeping through. When it was discovered that asbestos was seriously harmful, it of course stopped being used. Wood was prone to rotting, even with lead lining, and stone is heavy and expensive. So when uPVC came along, it became an affordable and easy material to use for gutters so homeowners could be confident that rainwater will be kept away from the foundations of their properties. It’s important to keep gutters clear from leaves and debris, because if they become blocked, they can make water to fall against your property’s walls, causing damp.
A gutter is part of the system that takes rainwater away from a building. Every home will have some form of guttering system to stop water from dripping off the roof and into the walls. It’s important to keep your gutters clear because if water starts to seep into your home’s walls, you’re likely to get damp.
A guttering system consists of half pipes, troughs, bends and downpipes. They’re usually cylindrical in shape but they may be square on some homes and in countries outside of the UK. Technically, the gutter is the part that you’ll see across your roof that collects rainwater. The water will then feed into a downpipe from your roof’s edge to the base of your home, where you can collect it in something like a water butt, or it will be discharged to a surface water drain or soakaway.
In early times, gutters used to be made from lined wood or stone. Lead was often used as the liner to stop rainwater from seeping through the material, but you won’t see it used much anymore. These days, most homes have uPVC guttering as it’s a hardwearing plastic that should last a long time. But you’ll also see gutters made from aluminium, cast iron and copper, especially on period homes or those in a conservation area.
Every home needs a guttering system to ensure that rainwater doesn’t affect the foundations of the property. It’s also important to keep the gutters clear of debris like fallen leaves, as this will cause them to overflow, potentially causing water to soak into the walls and causing damp.
If you live in an average home with an average amount of guttering and you’re used to a bit of DIY, it’s relatively easy to replace gutters. But if you have a home that’s more than two-storey or you have guttering that’s more complicated, it’s best left to the professionals.
Lots of homes these days have uPVC guttering. uPVC is a hard-wearing plastic that will last a long time without much maintenance except your usual gutter clearing. It’s relatively light, so lots of people think it’s easy to replace uPVC gutters. If you live in a bungalow, you may be able to just use a ladder to take down your old guttering and replace it with new uPVC gutters, but if you live in a two-storey home it can be a bit more complicated. If you do attempt to replace your gutters yourself, make sure you’ve got a sturdy ladder that will comfortably reach the right height, and never rest it on the fascia or the guttering itself.
If you have cast iron or copper guttering, this is much heavier and bulkier than uPVC. Certainly don’t try to replace these on your own – make sure you have another competent DIYer to help you. Reputable roofline specialists will use scaffold towers to make it easier to handle heavy gutters and they will always work in pairs on this type of guttering, so make sure you have the right tools and equipment to work with.
Just because it’s easy to replace gutters, it doesn’t mean you should. It’s better to ask a reliable roofline company to help you, since they have the skills to fit guttering properly and have experience with working at height.
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