Gutters and cornices in Auderghem
We handle the repair, maintenance and replacement of gutters and cornices in Auderghem and the neighbouring communes. It's work owners tend to put off. An overflowing gutter seems harmless. Except that a blocked downpipe or a pierced cornice attacks the walls and foundations much faster than you'd think.
What does this work involve
Gutters and cornices have a single mission: collect the rainwater falling on your roof and guide it to the downpipes, away from the walls and foundations of your house.
An intervention can cover several things: cleaning gutters blocked by leaves or debris, repairing leaking joints, replacing cracked or deformed sections, fitting new downpipes, or re-levelling gutters that have sagged and no longer drain correctly towards the downpipe.
We work with different materials depending on the house and budget: zinc, PVC, galvanised steel, aluminium. For the townhouses and villas of Auderghem, zinc is often the choice most consistent with the architecture: it lasts a long time and ages well.
When should you deal with it
A few situations worth a look:
Water overflows the gutter during rain, even light rain. Damp traces appear on the outside wall under the cornice or in the angle between wall and ceiling on the facade side. The gutter is visibly rusted, cracked or detached on one side. The downpipes make an abnormal noise, as if water were standing in them. Plants are growing in your gutters.
If you have trees close to the house, an annual gutter clean when the leaves fall is a good habit. It costs little and avoids problems that are genuinely expensive.
In an emergency, our 24h call-out covers Auderghem and the neighbouring communes.
Why it happens
Cornices degrade for several reasons. The most frequent: winter frost, which expands and cracks the joints and solders. Leaves and debris accumulating and creating blockages, forcing the water to stand and weigh on the structure. The age of the materials, especially on houses built before the 1980s where zinc or asbestos-cement gutters are reaching the end of their life. And sometimes an original installation done badly, where the slope is insufficient for the water to flow properly.
On the old houses of Auderghem we often find zinc gutters that held up well for 40 or 50 years but are starting to show tired solders. That can be repaired locally, or replaced completely depending on the overall state.
What makes the price vary
Several elements influence the cost:
The total length of gutters and downpipes to treat. The overall state: a one-off repair on a still-solid gutter costs far less than a complete replacement. The chosen material: zinc costs more to buy than PVC, but on a nice house it lasts two to three times longer. Roof access and height: a three-storey house needs more safety setup than a ground floor. And if we combine the work with other roof interventions, the travel and setup are shared.
See also: Roof repair · Zinc work · Roof cleaning & demossing
Frequently asked questions
Can a blocked gutter really damage my house?
Yes, and faster than you'd think. When water regularly overflows at the same spot, it seeps into the wall, degrades the render, and eventually reaches the foundations or the structural beams. It's a minor repair that can prevent a major one.
Is it better to repair or replace damaged zinc gutters?
It depends on the overall state. If it's a local crack on an otherwise sound gutter, we repair. If the solders are tired along the whole length and the zinc is thin, a replacement pays off better in the long run. We tell you clearly what we see.
How many times a year should gutters be cleaned?
As a rule, once a year is enough, ideally in autumn after the leaves fall. If you have nearby trees that shed a lot of leaves or small fruit, twice a year is safer.
Do you also fit downpipes?
Yes. We fit or replace downpipes together with the gutters if needed. The whole rainwater drainage system is our business.
Is your work guaranteed?
Yes, a 10-year workmanship guarantee. For materials, the warranty period depends on the manufacturer: we spell everything out before starting.