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Guttering replacement cost: what it really costs in 2026
Per metre, with fascias too.
£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.
Price by spec
| Option | What it means | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
Popular choices
Anthracite uPVCSeamless aluminiumLeaf guards on tree-lined streets
Regulations to know
- No regulations for like-for-like replacement
- Conservation areas may require cast iron or matching profiles on the street face
Tips from the trade
- 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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