Guttering repairs in Dunstablethat send rainwateraway from your walls.
Leaking joints, sagging runs, overflowing gutters and tired fascias sorted by Francis. Send a photo and get a free, clear quote from the person who will fix it.
£100k Insured
Public liability cover
Licensed Waste Carrier
EA licence CBDU430346
Owner-Operated
Francis does every job himself
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No site visit needed
Guttering & uPVC overview
Gutters are cheap to fix and expensive to ignore
Guttering collects the rain from your roof and carries it to the drains. Fascias and soffits are the boards along the roofline that the gutters fix to and that close off the roof space. Crown Property Services repairs, clears and replaces guttering and uPVC roofline for homeowners in Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Toddington, Leighton Buzzard and across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
This service is for anyone who has seen water pouring over a gutter in heavy rain, noticed a damp patch or green stain on an outside wall, or has old timber fascias that are flaking and rotting. Landlords and buyers acting on survey points also use it regularly.
Guttering usually needs attention after autumn leaf fall, after storms, when joints perish with age or when brackets fail and a run starts to sag. uPVC roofline is often fitted when old wooden boards have rotted.
Doing it properly matters because gutters only work if they run to the right fall and every joint seals. A gutter that holds water or tips it in the wrong place keeps soaking the same patch of wall. Francis checks the whole run, not just the drip you can see.
The cost of waiting
What failing gutters do to a house
Water that should go into the drain ends up on your walls, in your foundations or inside your roof.
Damp walls
Overflowing water soaks brickwork, leading to damp patches inside, stained render and green algae on outside walls.
Rotting fascias and roof timbers
Water sitting behind a gutter rots fascia boards and can reach rafter ends and the roof structure.
Ground and foundation problems
Water dumped at the base of a wall softens the ground and can cause damp in floors and problems with paths and patios.
Frost damage
Saturated brickwork is far more likely to crack and crumble when it freezes, which leads to repointing and brick repairs.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Clearing leaves but never checking the fall, so water still pools.
- Sealing a leaking joint with tape or mastic instead of replacing the perished seal.
- Fitting new gutters onto rotten fascia boards.
- Working off a ladder leaning on the gutter itself, which cracks it.
How it works
The guttering & upvc process, step by step
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Photos or visit
Send photos of the problem, ideally in the rain, or arrange a visit. Francis checks gutters, downpipes and roofline boards.
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Free quote
A clear price for the repair, clearance or replacement needed.
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Clear and repair
Gutters are cleared, faulty joints and brackets replaced and sagging runs re-aligned.
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Water test
The run is checked so water flows to the outlet rather than over the edge.
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Tidy finish
Debris and old materials are removed under a registered waste carrier licence.
What you get
The benefits of doing it properly
Dry walls
Rainwater goes into the drain, not down your brickwork.
Protects the roofline
Stops water rotting fascias and roof timbers.
Small job, big saving
A gutter repair is far cheaper than treating damp or repairing brickwork later.
Low-maintenance uPVC
uPVC fascias and soffits do not need painting and will not rot.
Insured
£100,000 public liability insurance on every job.
One point of contact
Francis quotes and carries out the work himself.
Pricing explained
What affects the cost of guttering & upvc
Every job is priced on what it actually needs, so there is no fixed price list. These are the things that make the biggest difference. Send photos and you will get a clear, free quote before any work starts.
Get a Free Price- Length of guttering
- A single leaking joint is a quick fix. Replacing every run on a detached house is a much bigger job.
- Height and access
- Single-storey roofs are simpler to reach than two- or three-storey elevations, conservatories or awkward corners.
- Gutter profile and colour
- Standard half-round and square profiles in black or white are readily available. Less common profiles or colours can cost more.
- Condition of fascias
- If fascia boards are rotten, they need dealing with before new gutters go on, which adds to the job.
- Number of downpipes
- Each downpipe and outlet that needs clearing, refitting or replacing adds time and materials.
In detail
Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits explained
Your roofline is a system. Each part needs to work for the water to get from the roof to the drain.
Gutter clearing
Leaves, moss and silt build up and block outlets, so water spills over the side. Clearing gutters once or twice a year, especially after autumn, prevents most overflow problems.
Leaking joints
uPVC gutter joints rely on rubber seals that perish with age. Replacing the union or joint is a quick, inexpensive fix that stops the drip in one spot.
Sagging gutters and falls
Brackets break or loosen and the gutter sags, so water collects in the low point and overflows. Re-fixing the run to the correct fall gets water moving to the outlet again.
Downpipes
A blocked or broken downpipe sends water down the wall. Clearing and re-fixing downpipes makes sure water reaches the drain.
Fascias and soffits
Fascia boards carry the gutters; soffits close off the underside of the eaves. Old timber boards rot and need painting. uPVC replacements are low-maintenance and keep the roofline looking neat.
Full gutter replacement
Where gutters are brittle, cracked or an old cast iron or asbestos-cement style, replacing the whole run may be better value than repeated repairs.
Gutters and roof problems
Gutter issues are often mistaken for roof leaks and vice versa. Because Francis also carries out roof repairs, he can look at both together.
Related services
Guttering & uPVC across Beds & Herts
When you book guttering & upvc with Crown Property Services, you are not booking a company with an office, a sales team and a rota of subcontractors. You are booking Francis McDonagh. He is the person who answers the phone, looks at your photos, gives you the price and turns up to do the work. If you have a question halfway through the job, the person who knows the answer is standing in your garden.
Francis spent many years as an HGV driver before setting up the business. Throughout that time he was renovating and maintaining his own properties and helping family and friends with their repairs. That practical, hands-on experience is what Crown Property Services is built on: real work on real homes, not theory.
Every job is covered by £100,000 public liability insurance. Francis is a registered waste carrier with the Environment Agency (licence CBDU430346), which means old materials and waste from your job are removed and disposed of legally; you will not find them dumped down a country lane with your address on them. Workmanship on roofing, fencing and brickwork is guaranteed.
Quotes are free and can be given from photos or a site visit. Francis works Monday to Saturday, 08:30 to 18:30, across Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard, Toddington, Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, St Albans, Harpenden and Redbourn. Payment is by bank transfer (BACS) or cash; card payments are not accepted.
Questions answered
Guttering & uPVC FAQs
How much does a gutter repair cost?
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It depends on the problem, the length of guttering and access. Send photos and Francis will give you a free quote.
How often should gutters be cleared?
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At least once a year, and ideally after autumn leaf fall, especially if you have trees nearby.
Can you replace wooden fascias with uPVC?
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Yes. uPVC fascias and soffits are low-maintenance and will not rot.
How long does gutter work take?
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Most repairs and clearances are short jobs. Larger replacements take longer; you will be told the timescale with your quote.
My wall is damp. Could it be the gutter?
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Very often. Overflowing or leaking gutters are one of the most common causes of damp patches on walls.
Is gutter work guaranteed?
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Francis's written guarantee covers roofing, fencing and brickwork. For any other job, you deal with Francis directly, so if something is not right you know exactly who to call.
Do you remove the old guttering?
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Yes, under Francis's Environment Agency waste carrier licence (CBDU430346).
Do you cover Leighton Buzzard and Toddington?
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Yes. Francis covers Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard, Toddington, Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, St Albans, Harpenden and Redbourn.
How do I pay?
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Payment is by bank transfer (BACS) or cash. Card payments are not accepted.
Get your guttering & upvc sortedby the person who quotes it.
Send a photo today for a free, no-obligation quote. Insured with £100,000 public liability cover, and you deal with Francis from start to finish.