Finlock Gutter Removal & Replacement in Nottingham

Finlock Removals remove concrete gutters from residential properties in Nottingham and nationwide on a daily basis. To say that our team has unmatched experience, would be a gross understatement. Our proven method is the least disruptive, and most efficient way of safely removing your concrete gutters and replacing them with uPVC, in existence.

Once you have agreed to have your works completed by Finlock Removals, we will arrange a convenient installation date together. Our team prides itself on being trustworthy, so there’s no need for you to be there on the day, if you wish - as our fitters only need access to power, and any of the sides that we shall be working on. Some customers who don’t have external power sockets will put an extension lead through their letterbox or window, ensuring that it has been plugged in and switched on inside the property.

Our fitters will turn up to your Nottingham residence with ready-to-assemble access equipment, that can be erected and removed same-day. This access equipment is fully compliant with HSE rules and regulations, unlike their ladder cripple alternatives, which are common with other companies within the industry.

Finlock Removal fitters will then employ specialist access equipment to remove the external part of your concrete gutters. This is a highly dust-inducing process; therefore, it is recommended that your windows are kept closed for this part – if you have left one open for us to access power, then this should now be closed also.

Each cement block of guttering is cut out one-by-one and collected into a large rubbish bag out of the way. It is integral that this part of the job is done correctly, as if the blocks are cut back too far, then it can’t be put back on. Equally, if the blocks aren’t cut back enough, then the water from your roof will leak down the back of your gutters, making them redundant.

Once the blocks have been removed, we shall then install pressure-treated timber against the exposed concrete that forms the lintel of your roof. If we were to remove the entire lintel, then you would additionally need to have a reroofing, which pushes the price up. In our experience, this is redundant, as if this part of the concrete was soaked, then it will soon dry out once it is no longer exposed to the elements.

Once the timber is in place, we shall install a fascia onto it, followed by gutter brackets, and finally, your new gutters and downpipes. Some downpipes are constructed of low-grade asbestos. They are likely to be the lowest grade possible, so don’t need to be approached with hazmat suits as you may think. That being said, these will need to be bagged and tagged separately by our trained professionals, who are certified to be able to handle asbestos appropriately.

Our fitters will install EPS trays underneath your first few rows of roof tiles. This aids the water in flowing off the roof and fully into your gutters, which is an added feature that most of our competitors don’t bother with.

Once the EPS trays have been installed, our team will then give your property a brush down. Any residual dust will inevitably be washed away within a few rainfalls. They shall then dismantle the access equipment and load it up, so that it is not in your way.

You’ll be astonished by the facelift that your house appears to have had, just by switching you’re your concrete gutters to modern, non-problematic, uPVC gutters. If you have in fact been experiencing damp patches in your Nottingham property, then we recommend that you allow these to dry out completely. This may take a few months, but can be accelerated by investing in a dehumidifier, or regularly opening your windows on a pleasant day.