Gutter systems:
the right one for your house.
uPVC, seamless aluminium, cast iron, cast-effect aluminium, copper and galvanised steel. Here is what each is good for, and what makes any of them work.
Choosing a system is mostly about the house and the exposure
Most Irish homes come down to three choices. uPVC (plastic) guttering is the workhorse — light, corrosion-proof and the most economical, available in half-round, square box-section and decorative ogee profiles. Aluminium, including seamless aluminium rolled on site to the exact length of your roofline, costs more but removes the joints, and the joint is where nearly every gutter leak starts. Cast iron remains the right answer on Victorian and Georgian properties and inside Architectural Conservation Areas.
For select heritage and coastal work we also fit copper, which weathers to a natural patina, and galvanised steel in box profiles on agricultural and industrial buildings. Where a period look is wanted without period cost, cast-effect aluminium reproduces the profile and colour of traditional iron at a fraction of the weight and price.
Whatever the material, a gutter system is only as good as its parts: brackets fixed at correct centres, unions and corners that seal, stop ends, outlets and hopper heads that feed the downpipes, and drip-edge flashing that carries water off the roof felt and into the gutter instead of behind it. We size outlets and downpipes to BS EN 12056 and set the falls so water actually travels.
What we can do for you.
uPVC
Brett Martin and equivalent brand-name profiles, never unbranded imports. UV-stabilised and colour-fast, with manufacturer warranties of 10–25 years on top of our own.
Seamless aluminium
Roll-formed on site from coil, powder-coated, design life 30+ years in the Irish climate. A specialist install — the roll-forming machine, coil and trained crew come as a package.
Cast iron and cast-effect aluminium
Traditional ogee and half-round profiles, hopper heads to match the originals. Cast iron can be repaired and re-hung as well as replaced.
Copper and galvanised steel
Select heritage and high-specification work (copper) and box profiles on agricultural and industrial buildings (steel).
Gutter guards and leaf filters
Mesh systems that let water through and keep debris out. They turn an every-autumn problem into a once-every-few-years check.
Every job, fully covered.
Fixed-price quotations only. No surprises on completion.
Included in every job
Quoted separately
Transparent pricing guide.
| Service | Indicative price (2026) | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| uPVC Gutter Replacement (3-bed semi) | €950–€1,900 | 1–2 days |
| Seamless Aluminium Guttering (3-bed semi) | €1,900–€3,400 | 1–2 days |
| Cast Iron Gutter Restoration / Replacement | €2,500–€7,500 | 2–5 days |
| Gutter Guard / Leaf Filter Installation | €350–€900 | Half day–1 day |
Indicative ranges published by Recommended Roofing for 2026, including access equipment, materials, debris removal and the 10-year guarantee on installation work. Your fixed quote is confirmed free after a survey. VAT at 13.5% applies to residential work.
From survey to handover.
Look at the house
Age, exposure, roof size, trees and whether the building is protected all shape the answer.
Recommend
We recommend a system and tell you plainly if a cheaper one is fine — not just the dearest option.
Size it
Outlets and downpipes sized to rainfall intensity; brackets and falls designed for the run.
Fit
Installed to the specification, with the connected fascia, soffit and flashing checked.
Guarantee
Written 10-year workmanship guarantee, plus manufacturer warranty on the product.
Watch the work,
not just the words.
Real jobs filmed by our own crews. Tap any video to watch.
Questions, answered.
What is the difference between uPVC, aluminium and cast iron guttering?
uPVC is the most economical, corrosion-proof and fine for most homes. Seamless aluminium is rolled on site with no joints along the run — fewer joints, fewer leaks, and a 30+ year design life. Cast iron suits period and protected properties and can be restored rather than replaced.
Do I need cast iron on a period house?
On Protected Structures and in many Architectural Conservation Areas the planning authority generally expects original rainwater goods to be repaired or replaced like-for-like. Check your status before changing the material — see our guide Cast Iron vs uPVC Gutters on Dublin Period Homes.
What does seamless aluminium cost compared with uPVC?
Our indicative 2026 range for a 3-bed semi is €1,900–€3,400 for seamless aluminium and €950–€1,900 for uPVC. The quote is confirmed after a survey.
Do gutter guards stop me cleaning gutters?
No. They do not remove maintenance entirely, but they turn an every-autumn problem into an occasional check. Indicative €350–€900 fitted.
What brands do you fit?
Brett Martin, Lindab and Alutec systems.
More gutter services.
Gutter Installation
New guttering for extensions, garages, new builds and houses that never had it done right.
Gutter Replacement
Strip, fix the timber behind, and fit a new system — Lifetime Leak Guarantee on full replacements.
Gutter Cleaning
A full flush-out with downpipes rodded and a photo report — plus guards and maintenance.
We cover Dublin city, north and south. Read the gutter cost guide or look at our case studies.
Get your gutters
sorted today.
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