27/10/2026
🚨 WHEN A SIMPLE GUTTER CLEARANCE TURNS INTO A BIT OF A HEAD-SCRATCHER! 😂🤦♂️
I was recently called out to carry out a routine gutter clearance at a property where the customer mentioned that the gutter kept overflowing near the downpipe.
Well… I think we found the problem! 👀👇
The downpipe was completely blocked solid, approximately 6 inches up the pipe. But that wasn't the only issue we came across…
A few things that really caught my eye:
No proper shoe fitted at the bottom of the downpipe.
A very rough cut on the pipework.
And the groundworks… well, take a look at the photo! 😂
You've got approximately 7 metres of ACO channel drainage, and it all comes down to this little cut-out!
You have to wonder how some of these jobs are being finished and signed off. 🤔
Unfortunately, this isn't the first new-build property I've worked on where I've come across poor finishing, and I doubt it'll be the last. From gutters that aren't aligned properly or securely fixed, to joints that haven't been connected correctly, sometimes the workmanship really does leave you scratching your head.
The problem? These things can easily go unnoticed until something starts overflowing, leaking or causing problems further down the line.
That's why regular maintenance matters. A simple gutter clearance can sometimes reveal issues that go beyond a build-up of leaves and debris.
At Ollie Edward Services, we don't just clear the gutters and walk away without paying attention to what we're seeing. If something doesn't look right, we'll let you know.
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