Roof and Gutter Plumbing Ferntree Gully

Gutters under gum trees

Few suburbs fill gutters faster than Ferntree Gully. Gum leaves, bark and seed pods pack gutters and valleys, holding water against the steel until it rusts and backing water up under roof tiles in heavy rain. Overflowing gutters also dump water beside the house, where it soaks into the ground near footings.

Roof leaks

Ceiling stains usually trace back to cracked or slipped tiles, rusted valley irons, failed flashings around chimneys, flues and skylights, or gutters overflowing back under the roof. We find where water is getting in, which is often not directly above the stain, and repair it properly.

What we do

We replace gutters, fascia covers and downpipes, fit gutter guard suited to gum leaves, replace valley irons and flashings, reseal roof penetrations and fix box gutters. Roof plumbing is licensed work, and we provide a compliance certificate where required.

Bushfire areas

Parts of the foothills are in bushfire-prone areas, where ember-resistant gutter guard and keeping gutters clear matter even more. We can advise on suitable products.

Box gutters and valleys

Some homes, especially those with flat roofs or extensions, have box gutters and valley gutters that collect water from several roof planes. When these block or rust, water can enter the ceiling or wall quickly. We clear and repair box gutters, check that outlets and overflows are working, and replace sections that have rusted through.

Downpipes

Downpipes carry water from gutters to the stormwater system. If they are blocked, split or not connected properly, water overflows onto paths or soaks the ground next to the house. We clear blocked downpipes, replace damaged ones and reconnect them to the stormwater line so the water goes where it should.

Regular cleaning

In leafy Ferntree Gully streets, gutters may need cleaning several times a year. We can clean them on a schedule that suits your trees.

Ferntree Gully ground and pipes

Ferntree Gully's ground changes as you climb towards the ranges: clay and silty loam on the lower streets, rockier, steeper ground near Upper Ferntree Gully and The Basin. Most homes built before the 1980s were connected with earthenware sewer pipe, and on a slope every joint moves a little over the years and lets roots in. Water service lines from the meter are often long and run through rocky ground or under established gardens. Stormwater has to be carried down the block and away from the house. We use cameras, locators and pressure tests to see what is happening before we dig.

From your call to the finished job