Updated 25 September 2026
Guttering replacement cost UK 2026
The going rate for guttering replacement in 2026 is £30–£60/m (total, ex VAT). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£30–£60/m
Worked example, 18 m£867
Time on site1 days
Guttering replacement calculator
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Market band source: BookaBuilderUK.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| fit | Take down old guttering | 0.15 h per m |
| fit | Fit new guttering | 0.35 h per m |
| fit | Fit downpipes | 1 h per m |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guttering, brackets and outlets per m | £8 Half-round uPVC — Standard homes | £12 Deepflow uPVC — Handles heavier rain | £18 Aluminium or cast-style — Period homes |
| Downpipe with fittings each | £18 68 mm uPVC — Standard | £25 68 mm uPVC with shoe and brackets — Complete run | £35 Cast-style or aluminium — Period look |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Downpipes?
- Storeys? 1 · 2 · 3 big effect
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Rotten fascia or sagging gutters | sagging gutters, rotten or flaking fascia boards | Fascias and gutters need replacing: quote the roofline while scaffold is up |
| Possible asbestos cement | corrugated or flat fibre-cement sheets, old soffits | Possible asbestos cement: test before disturbing |
Questions
How much does guttering replacement cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £30–£60/m (total, ex VAT), from BookaBuilderUK. A worked example of 18 m comes to about £748–£1,045 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does guttering replacement take?
The worked example of 18 m takes about 1 working days.
What changes the price of guttering replacement?
Mainly storeys, plus any prep found on site: rotten fascia or sagging gutters, possible asbestos cement.