Gutter
Repairs
Cavan
Blocked, leaking or sagging gutters let water pour down your walls and into your foundations. Falcon Roofing and Building carries out fast, tidy gutter repairs across Cavan, Meath, Navan and Ashbourne — fully insured and VAT registered.
What We Actually Do
Gutter repairs is not just clearing a blockage. It covers the full drainage run from the roof edge to the downpipe outlet — everything that channels rainwater safely away from your home. If any part of that system is not working, water finds another route, and that route usually goes through your walls or under your foundations.
Falcon Roofing and Building carries out gutter repairs as part of a wider roofing and building service across Cavan and the surrounding counties. Every job starts with a proper inspection — gutters, brackets, outlets, downpipes, fascia boards and the join between the roof edge and the gutter. Many gutter problems trace back to damaged or rotten fascia boards, so fixing the gutter alone would only delay the next call-out.
If your fascia is soft, cracked or pulling away, we can repair or replace it as part of the same visit. This connects naturally to our wider roof repairs service in Cavan — keeping the whole roof edge in good order.
- Gutter clearing and unblocking
- Leaking joint resealing
- Bracket and hanger replacement
- Full gutter section replacement
- Downpipe repairs and replacement
- Fascia board assessment and repair
- Gutter slope re-setting (fall correction)
- Full replacement with new uPVC or aluminium
What Goes Wrong & Why
Most gutter problems develop gradually and get worse with each wet season. Here are the issues we see most often on homes in Cavan and the surrounding area, and what is actually causing them.
Blocked Gutters
Leaves, moss growth from the roof surface, and decomposed organic matter build up until water has nowhere to go and spills over the front edge. In heavy Irish rainfall this can saturate a wall within hours. Regular cleaning helps, but the root fix is tackling the moss on the roof itself — ask about our roof cleaning and painting service.
Leaking Joints
The rubber gaskets or sealant at gutter union pieces harden and crack after several years of exposure. Even a small split will dribble water onto the wall below every time it rains. Joints between sections and at downpipe outlets are the most common failure points.
Sagging or Pulling Away
Gutters sag when the brackets that fix them to the fascia corrode, snap or pull out. The weight of a blocked gutter full of wet debris accelerates this. A sagging gutter holds standing water, which breeds mosquitoes, accelerates corrosion and eventually falls away from the wall entirely.
Cracked or Split Gutters
Older uPVC guttering becomes brittle after prolonged UV exposure and frost cycles. Cracks typically appear at the base of the channel or at fixing points where the material is under stress. A cracked section drips constantly and cannot be sealed permanently — replacement is the only reliable fix.
Rotten Fascia Boards
Timber fascia boards behind uPVC guttering rot when the gutter has been overflowing and directing water behind the channel for months or years. Soft, spongy fascia cannot hold brackets securely — the gutter will keep coming away until the board is replaced. We flag this at the initial inspection so nothing is missed.
Incorrect Fall / Flat Sections
Gutters need a slight downward fall — typically around 1:350 — towards the downpipe. If brackets have been fitted level or have moved over time, water pools in the channel, promotes moss growth and puts constant weight stress on joints. Resetting the fall often resolves a persistent overflow without replacing any gutter at all.
How We Carry Out the Work
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Inspection from Ladders
We access the full gutter run using appropriately rated ladders and, where needed, scaffold boards or a podium. We inspect the channel, all joints, brackets, outlets, downpipes, and the fascia board behind. You get a clear verbal summary of everything we find before we start any work.
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Clear and Flush
All debris is scooped out by hand and bagged, then the channel is flushed from the ridge end toward the outlet with clean water. This confirms the fall is correct and locates any leaking joints under running water — a vital diagnostic step that spotting by eye alone misses.
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Joint Resealing or Section Swap
Leaking unions are disassembled, old sealant stripped, and reassembled with fresh gutter sealant or a new rubber gasket union piece. Where the gutter profile itself is cracked or deformed, we cut out the damaged section and fit a matching replacement, ensuring a watertight, neat finish.
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Bracket and Fall Reset
Failed or corroded brackets are replaced with stainless-fixings into sound fascia or rafter feet. Where the fall has gone flat, we re-pitch the bracket line using a spirit level and a chalk line so the whole run drains correctly to the outlet.
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Downpipe Check and Test
We run water through the completed system and watch the downpipe outlets and ground-level drains. Any blockage at shoe or underground level is addressed before we leave. A dry-weather blockage in the underground drain will make a repaired gutter appear to overflow — so we check the full chain.
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Tidy Up and Handover
All debris bags, off-cuts and old gutter sections go into our van. We walk the perimeter with you, show you the completed work and explain anything you should watch for over the next wet season. You should not need to call us back about the same issue.
What We Use on the Job
The materials we specify depend on the property, its age and exposure. We carry the most common profiles on the van so straightforward repairs are completed in a single visit.
uPVC Guttering
Half-round and square-profile uPVC is the standard choice on modern Irish homes. It is lightweight, rust-proof and available in standard sizes that match most existing installations. Colour options include white, black and brown.
Aluminium Seamless Guttering
For longer runs or where fewer joints are preferred, aluminium guttering offers excellent strength and a longer service life. It is particularly suited to detached houses and dormer bungalows with extended eaves.
Deep-Flow / Cast-Iron Style
Older houses and converted farmhouses sometimes use deep-flow profiles that carry heavier rainfall from a steep roof pitch. We can supply cast-iron style uPVC profiles that match the original appearance while being far lighter to handle.
Gutter Sealant & Gaskets
We use trade-grade gutter sealant that remains flexible in cold conditions — a cheap mastic will crack within a winter. Where a union piece has degraded, we replace the gasket rather than relying on sealant alone.
Stainless Bracket Fixings
New brackets are fixed with stainless screws into sound timber to prevent the corrosion cycle that pulls galvanised fixings out within five to eight years in exposed positions.
Ladders & Access Equipment
We use appropriately rated access ladders and stabilisers for single and two-storey properties. Work at height is assessed and managed properly on every visit — no standing on roof tiles to reach gutters.
What Affects the Cost
Gutter repair costs vary considerably from one job to the next. A single leaking joint sealed in place is a quick, low-cost job. A full perimeter replacement on a two-storey detached house with rotten fascia boards is a much bigger piece of work. We price honestly based on what we find. For a broader picture of roofing costs, see our guide on how much roof repair costs in Ireland.
- Linear metres to repair or replace. The more gutter run that needs attention, the higher the material and labour cost. A quick joint repair on one elevation is much less than a full four-side replacement.
- Building height and access difficulty. Single-storey properties are faster and safer to access. Two-storey or taller buildings may require additional access equipment which adds to the overall price.
- Fascia board condition. If the timber fascia behind the gutter has rotted, it must be replaced before new guttering can be fixed securely. This adds material and time but prevents the problem recurring within months.
- Gutter profile and material choice. Standard uPVC in a common profile is the most cost-effective. Aluminium, cast-iron style or bespoke deep-flow profiles cost more but may be the right call for the property.
- Downpipe condition. If downpipes are cracked, disconnected or blocked at underground level, addressing them at the same time as the gutter saves a second call-out and avoids a situation where a repaired gutter still overflows.
- What a quote from us includes. Our free quote covers the full inspection, a clear description of what we found, the work we recommend, the materials we will use, and the price. No hidden call-out charges and no pressure to proceed on the day.
Honest Reasons to Call Falcon
We are a local roofing and building contractor based in Cavan. Here is what that actually means for you when you book a gutter repair.
Fully Insured & VAT Registered
Every job is covered by our full public liability insurance. We are VAT registered, so you receive a proper invoice — important for landlords and anyone claiming home renovation relief.
Fast Response Across Cavan
We are based in Cavan and cover the surrounding area including Meath, Navan and Ashbourne. We can usually quote and carry out small to medium gutter repairs quickly — no weeks-long waiting lists for a straightforward job.
Free, No-Obligation Quotes
We inspect the gutters properly and tell you exactly what we found and what it will cost to fix. You are never asked to commit on the spot or given a vague estimate over the phone for something that requires eyes on it first.
We Fix the Cause, Not Just the Symptom
If your gutter keeps blocking because the roof is covered in moss, we will tell you. If the fascia behind it is rotten, we will not just re-hang the gutter onto soft timber. You get an honest assessment of the whole roof edge, not a quick patch.
Tidy, Professional Work
All debris and waste materials leave with us. We do not leave cut-off gutter sections, bags of leaf matter or ladders leaning against your wall at the end of the day. The job is finished when we say it is.
Connected to a Full Roofing Service
Because we handle full roof repairs, chimney repairs and flat roof repairs as well as gutters, we can deal with everything we find on the roof edge in a single visit rather than passing the problem to another contractor.
Areas We Cover for Gutter Repairs
Based in Cavan, we carry out gutter repairs across County Cavan and into the neighbouring counties. The towns and areas below are all within our regular working range — call us if you are not sure whether we cover your location.
Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch and we will confirm straight away.
Questions Homeowners Ask Us
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Get a Fast Quote for Gutter Repairs in Cavan
Fill in the form and we will get back to you promptly. For urgent jobs, call us directly on +353 85 225 9711. We cover Cavan, Meath, Navan, Ashbourne and the surrounding area.
Not sure if your problem is just the gutters? Mention it in the message — we can assess the full roof edge, fascia and any related roof repairs needed at the same visit.