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Gutter cleaning in Croydon
Overflowing gutters full of moss, leaves and silt, cleared out with a gutter vacuum by a local roofer in Shirley. A free quote first, and the gutters checked while we are there.
Blocked gutters, cleared out
Gutters fill up slowly and then all at once. Moss, leaves and silt settle along the bottom, the outlet clogs, and the next heavy shower goes over the front instead of down the pipe. We clean them out with a gutter vacuum, as in the photos on this page, and clear the outlets so the water can get away again. N J had the gutters cleaned and repaired on both properties.
How the clean is done
We start with where the water is going wrong: which runs spill over, and whether each downpipe is taking water. The gutter vacuum works from the ground, so there are no ladders against your walls, and it lifts the moss, leaves and silt out of the gutter along each run, including the corners and the stretch above the outlet where it packs down hardest. Then we clear the outlets and the top of each downpipe as far as we can reach. Before we go, we tell you what we found, including anything that needs more than a clean.
Why gutters block round here
Trees are the main cause. Roads across Croydon and Bromley are lined with them, and a single oak, sycamore or plane can fill a gutter in one autumn. Moss is the other. It grows on the tiles, especially concrete tiles on a shaded slope, and every heavy rain washes some of it down into the gutter, where it sets into a mat. Add silt, seeds and the odd ball, and a gutter that was clear two years ago can be half full without anyone noticing from the ground.
What is included
- Gutters cleared of moss, leaves and silt
- Cleaned out with a gutter vacuum, from the ground
- No ladders, and nobody needs to be in
- Outlets and the tops of downpipes cleared
- Everything we clear out taken away
- The gutters checked for drips, loose brackets and sagging runs
- Any repair quoted first, never just done
- A free quote, one gutter or the whole house
Signs your gutters need a clean
Water spilling over the front in heavy rain is the clearest sign. Others are grass or small plants growing out of the gutter, green streaks or moss on the brickwork below, a downpipe that stays dry in a downpour, and damp patches inside at the top of an outside wall. If water pours from one spot rather than along the whole run, a joint may have failed, and that is a repair rather than a clean.
“Arrived promptly and worked well.”
GoogleA clean, or a repair?
Because we are roofers, we look at more than the gutter itself. If a joint drips, a bracket has gone or the run has lost its fall, we tell you and quote for the repair before doing anything. The same goes for slipped tiles at the bottom of the roof or a rotten fascia board.
Gutter cleaning in Bromley and nearby
We are based in Shirley, on the border between Croydon and Bromley, and clean gutters on both sides of it, from Addiscombe and Selhurst to Bromley, Beckenham, West Wickham and Orpington.
More about gutter cleaning
What happens if they are left
A full gutter holds water against the fascia board behind it, and over time the timber rots. The overflow soaks the brickwork, washes out the mortar and can find its way indoors. The weight of wet silt pulls on the brackets until the gutter sags and stops draining towards the outlet at all. Water landing at the foot of the wall splashes back up it. A clean costs far less than any of those repairs.
How often to have them cleaned
It depends on the trees. For most houses once a year is a sensible starting point, ideally after the leaves have come down in late autumn. A house under big trees, or with a mossy roof, may need it twice. If your gutters overflow when it rains, they are due whatever the calendar says.
What is included
- Gutters cleared of moss, leaves and silt
- Cleaned out with a gutter vacuum, from the ground
- No ladders, and nobody needs to be in
- Outlets and the tops of downpipes cleared
- Everything we clear out taken away
- The gutters checked for drips, loose brackets and sagging runs
- Any repair quoted first, never just done
- A free quote, one gutter or the whole house
What customers say
In their own words, from our Google reviews. Read more reviews.
“I Had a minor roof repair done by TSR, was very efficient and carried out a great job!…after 3 other companies charged me and failed to resolve the problem, also had my gutters cleaned and repaired on both my properties. Highly recommend! Great service.”
N JRoof repair, gutter cleaning and repairs2023 Google“Absolutely excellent company. Used for two small roofing jobs. They offered a very competitive. Arrived promptly and worked well. We called them again & asked them to quote for all our guttering replacement. Again, a good price was given, and advice was given and explained in detail. Can't fault them. Thanks again to REME. I will be recommending your company to friends. Caro”
Sudeene TyrellRoofing jobs and guttering replacement2025 Google“I contacted the company for a quote as I had water leaking from the gutters each time it rained. They came out quickly and identified that the problem was with the gutter brackets which were changed. Prompt courteous service. Highly recommend - thank you.”
j faceyLeaking gutters2024 Google“Reme came and replaced our guttering and also made some other roofing repairs and maintenance work. Overall he did a great job and was knowledgeable about the issues we had and how to solve them. Recommend if you are in the area and need any roofing / guttering work doing.”
Richard PurnellGuttering and roof repairs2024 Google
Common questions about gutter cleaning
How do you clean the gutters?
With a gutter vacuum, which lifts the moss, leaves and silt out of each run. Then we clear the outlets and the tops of the downpipes, and tell you what we found.
Do you clear the downpipes too?
We clear the outlet and the top of each downpipe as part of the clean. If a pipe is blocked further down, we tell you and say what it would take to clear it.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
Once a year suits most houses, after the leaves have come down. Under big trees, or below a mossy roof, it may need doing twice. If they overflow when it rains, they are due.
Can you clean the gutters while I am out?
Yes. Our gutter vacuum works from the ground, so no ladders are needed and nobody has to be in. That also helps if there is no back gate to bring a ladder through.
What happens to what you clear out?
We take it away. The moss, leaves and silt go with us, not into your bin.
Do you take on small gutter cleaning jobs?
Yes. A bungalow, a garage, or the one gutter over the back door that keeps overflowing are all worth a call.
What if the gutter needs repairing?
We tell you what we found and quote for the repair before doing anything. Many repairs, such as a bracket or a joint, are small.
Do you clean gutters in Bromley?
Yes. We are based in Shirley, right on the Croydon and Bromley border, and clean gutters across both, including Beckenham, West Wickham and Orpington.
How much does gutter cleaning cost?
It depends on the length of guttering, how high it is and how full it is, so we do not guess from a photo. We come out, look at it, and give you a free quote.
Got a roof that needs looking at?
Tell us what is going on and we will come out and look. The quote is free.
- A free quote, after we have seen the roof
- Five stars in all 18 of our Google reviews
- Based in Shirley, Croydon
- Open 7am to 7pm
Rather talk it through?
Tell us what is going on and Reme will come out and look at the roof. The quote is free.