Downpipe clearing
Downpipe clearing in Newcastle
A clean gutter still overflows if the downpipe is blocked. We find the blockage, clear it, and check water runs all the way down.
When the gutter isn't the problem
If water backs up in a gutter that looks clear, or spills out around the top of a downpipe, the blockage is usually inside the pipe itself. Leaves, moss, balls and bird nesting material all end up in there.
We check every downpipe as part of a gutter clean. Where one is blocked, we clear it and run water through to make sure it drains properly.
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What's included
What you get
- Every downpipe checked during a clean
- Blockages at the outlet and in the pipe cleared
- Pipe flushed through
- Flow checked at the bottom
- Visible damage or loose sections pointed out
- Camera check, so you can see your clean gutters
- Before and after photos
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Who it's for
The process
How it works
- CheckWe run water to find which downpipe is not draining.
- LocateWe find where the blockage sits in the pipe.
- ClearThe blockage is cleared and removed.
- FlushThe pipe is flushed through.
- ConfirmWe check water runs freely at the bottom.
FAQs
Downpipe clearing: your questions
How do I know if my downpipe is blocked?
Common signs are water spilling out around the top of the pipe, gutters backing up when they look clear, and water not coming out at the bottom when it rains. See how to tell if a downpipe is blocked.
Can you clear a downpipe on its own?
Yes, although it is usually worth cleaning the gutters at the same time, since the debris in the pipe normally comes from them.
What if the downpipe is damaged?
If we notice cracks, loose sections or missing brackets, we will point them out and show you in the photos.
Do you clear underground drains?
This service covers downpipes. If the problem is in the underground drain the pipe runs into, we will tell you what we find.
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