Yes, as long as the overall capacity of the gutter is not less than the original.

Yes. Oz-Roof carries public liability Insurance covered up to 20 million. Oz-Roof is a fully licensed building work contractor and can be looked up on the OCBA database.

A gutter and downpipe replacement on a typical house will take 1 – 2 days.

As house gutters are made from sheet metal Iron they are prone to rust. The best way to tell if your gutters need replacing is to look inside of them, checking for any visible rust or corrosion. If so it's likely that gutter replacement will soon be needed. The external Coloured surface of the gutter may rust or blister also. Please read our in-depth blog post on when to replace your gutters. 

With good maintenance a set of house gutters typically last for 30 - 40 years. In marine environments the life span can be less and in areas where gutters remain blocked full of damp tree leaves for years at a time the life expectancy of the gutters can be reduced significantly.

While there are certainly advantages in undertaking both of these activities at the same time, it is not essential. On many properties the gutter system may fail long before the roof cladding is due for replacement. There are however advantages in both being done at the same time as a metal roofer is going to be doing either job and this efficiency may make gutter more economical if done in conjunction with a roof replacement.

Signs of gutter leaks or blockages include overflowing water during heavy rainfall, water stains on the exterior walls, and vegetation growing in the gutters. Wet or stained internal ceilings. These issues can lead to further damage to the structure and foundation of the house, so it is crucial to address them promptly.

Most gutters fitted to an Australian home will be rolled from Bluescope Colourbond material. These gutters have an excellent service life in most conditions. Other options such as Aluminium and stainless steel are possible but are significantly more expensive and may not be needed.

Repairing gutters is typically not a long term solution. Most repairs are really just temporary stop leak measures by use of silicon and will not last long. If you gutters are failing or significantly leaking then its likely a best spend of money to have a full gutter and downpipe replacement done.

We highly recommend the installation of 90mm round pvc downpipes for all gutter replacements. Many original houses have 50mm x 100mm rectangular metal downpipes installed. These are very prone to blockages caused by leaves and debris and have half the flow rate capacity of 90mm PVC downpipes. The PVC sealed downpipe system also allows to flow up hill to a road or rainwater tank if needed.