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How do I fix or repair a sagging gutter without getting someone in?

Sagging gutters causes rain water to overflow and spill out over the edge, particularly when when it's raining heavily. As well as being an annoyance, too much water running down the walls of your house can lead to damp and deterioration

Often sagging guttering is simply caused by a blockage either somewhere along the gutter or in the downpipe. So fully check your gutters for any debris that could be preventing the rain water from flowing.

If there is no blockage, your sagging guttering may be caused by the screws holding the gutters in place becoming loose. Check the fittings in the area of the problem to see if this is the reason behind the sagging.

In many cases of sagging gutters, it is one of the brackets that's at fault. You may need to buy a new bracket and attach it to the wall with screws. These are cheap and readily available at your local DIY store.

If all the fixtures and fittings on your guttering appear normal, then the sagging is probably due to a change in the slope of the gutter. Gutters mut slope gently toward the downpipe for the rain to flow away properly. Check the slope with a spirit level and readjust the gutter brackets to create the desired angle.

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