Guttering replacement cost: what it really costs in 2026
A Qome Snap Guide: quick, honest and no guff. Approximate figures, adjusted to your region inside Qome.
Snap answer
£45 – £113 /m
uPVC guttering starts around £45 per metre fitted. Aluminium runs about £81/m and cast iron £113/m. Fascias and soffits add £55–£88/m.
Takes1–3 daysDisruptionMinimal
Cost at a glance
| Option | Best for | Guide range |
|---|
| uPVC | Standard, 20-year life | £45 /m |
| Aluminium | Slimmer, 40+ years | £81 /m |
| Cast iron | Period properties | £113 /m |
| Fascia & soffit | Usually done together | £55 – £88 /m |
Approximate guide figures, not quotes, Qome adjusts every price to your region.
What actually happens
- Access up, ladders or scaffold tower
- Old gutters and brackets off
- Fascia boards checked; rotten timber replaced
- New brackets set to a proper fall
- Gutters clipped in and outlets connected
- Downpipes fixed and water-tested
Price by region
Starting figures by region, the same honest baseline, adjusted for where you live.
London (Inner)from £70 /m
London (Outer)from £61 /m
South Eastfrom £54 /m
East of Englandfrom £50 /m
South Westfrom £47 /m
Scotland (Highlands)from £43 /m
West Midlandsfrom £42 /m
North Westfrom £42 /m
East Midlandsfrom £41 /m
Scotland (Central)from £41 /m
Yorkshirefrom £40 /m
Walesfrom £40 /m
North Eastfrom £38 /m
Northern Irelandfrom £37 /m
Popular choices
Anthracite uPVCSeamless aluminiumLeaf guards on tree-lined streets
Rules & regulations
- No regulations for like-for-like replacement
- Conservation areas may require cast iron or matching profiles on the street face
Snap tips
- Replace fascias at the same time, separate visits cost double the access
- The fall matters more than the brand: water should run, not pool
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