Reaching valleys, hoppers and hidden runs
Much of a building’s rainwater system is genuinely difficult to reach. Parapet and box gutters sit behind raised walls, valley gutters run between roof slopes, and hoppers and downpipe joints are distributed down the full height of the elevation.
Ladders are unsuitable and unsafe for most of this work, and tower scaffolds or MEWPs are limited by ground conditions, overhead obstructions and restricted access to courtyards and light wells.
Rope access is well suited to exactly this kind of scattered, high-level work. Our IRATA-certified technicians descend the elevation and work along its full length, clearing gutter runs, inspecting joints and unblocking downpipes on the way.
Planned maintenance rather than reactive repair
Most properties benefit from clearance twice a year: once in late autumn after leaf fall, and once in spring to remove winter debris before heavy rainfall arrives. Buildings surrounded by mature trees or with complicated roof geometry may need attention more frequently.
We set up scheduled maintenance programmes for managing agents, housing providers and facilities teams across London and the wider UK, covering single buildings and entire portfolios.
A planned visit is quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive than an emergency call-out during a storm.
Certified, insured and fully documented
All our operatives hold current IRATA certification and work under the supervision of a Level 3 technician. Every project is preceded by a site-specific risk assessment and method statement covering anchor points, exclusion zones, debris handling and weather limits.
We work on high-rise residential blocks, commercial offices, retail parades, schools, hospitals and heritage properties with original cast-iron rainwater goods, adapting our methods to the fabric of the building in each case.
If your gutters have not been inspected within the last twelve months, contact our team today for a free, no-obligation quote.
