South East England and London
Gutter Sealing in Southampton
Covering 40 places across Southampton for gutter sealing, with every joint properly prepared, with a clear quote before we start and a one-year guarantee.
Gutter sealing in every part of Southampton
Sealing leaking gutter joints, end caps, fascias, soffits and roofline trims. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or call or email us for a quick quote.
Largest places
Also in Southampton
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Window & door mastic
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- External & façade joints
- Fire-rated sealant
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Floor & skirting joints
- Regrouting
Postcodes in Southampton
Gutter sealing in Southampton: how it works
A drip at a gutter joint is easy to ignore, but the water lands on the same spot every time it rains. Sealing it is quick if the gutter is otherwise in good order. We work on soffit joints, garage door frames and roofline trims, and people most often call us about streaks down the brickwork from a leaking joint and dripping gutter ends.
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take an hour or two for a few joints, longer for a full run.
- We look at the gutters, fascias and trims and agree the joints to seal.
- Each joint is cleaned and any old sealant removed.
- We make sure everything is dry.
- The sealant is applied and finished.
- The joints are checked once sealed.
What affects the price in Southampton
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why book with us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Over 20 years’ experience
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Near you in Southampton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Saint Mary's, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park, among other places. Nearby too are Bevois Town Primary School (less than half a mile west), The Hobbit pub (within half a mile west) and St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Southampton itself: St Denys station. Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Netley Common.
Outside joints across Southampton
Our gutter sealing work across Southampton covers homes, blocks and business premises, in Shirley, Regents Park and Townhill Park and well beyond. Every outside joint is sealed dry and clean, so the forecast decides the day.
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outdoor sealant still needs a dry day and clean surfaces, so outside work in Southampton is planned around the forecast. Along the coast in Southampton, window and wall joints facing the sea take the brunt of the weather, so they’re often the first to fail. Good preparation and the right sealant help it cope.
Southampton: In the older streets around Saint Mary's, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep. Schools such as Bevois Town Primary School are buildings too, and its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Why act early?
Replacing guttering is a much bigger job than sealing joints. Where the gutter is in good order and only a joint leaks a reseal is all it needs. If it has failed, we will tell you.
What your quote should include
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
When something else is needed
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Problems with the roof covering
- Gutters that have dropped or pulled away
- Boards that have decayed or split
Different surfaces, different methods
Gutter joints
A dripping joint does not always mean a failed gutter. Resealing is generally enough.
uPVC fascias
Fascia board joints can open up. They’re sealed tidily in a suitable colour.
What we’re called out for in Southampton
Sealant on fascias and trims weathers like any outdoor joint. It goes hard, cracks and pulls away after some years.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Stop ends leaking at the end of a run
- Gaps along fascia and soffit joints
- Garage door frames letting rain in
- Old gutter sealant that has let go
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Common questions in Southampton
When is the sealant fully cured?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We will tell you how long to leave the joint before we leave.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Do you replace gutters or fascias?
That’s not something we do. We seal joints and replacement is a job for an installer.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
Do you clean gutters?
We clean the joints we’re sealing and clear debris we find nearby. A full gutter clean is a separate service.
Can sealant stop a sagging gutter leaking?
Sealing a sagging joint won’t last. The gutter needs refixing by a gutter installer.
Will it make a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.