Gutter Clearing & Repair in Yeovil: Why Winter Is the Time to Act

If there's one time of year your gutters really earn their keep, it's winter. Heavy rain, fallen leaves, frost and ice all take their toll — and if your gutters aren't up to the job, you'll know about it soon enough. Water pouring down your walls, damp patches appearing inside, or gutters sagging under the weight of debris they can't shift.

At Diamond Vision, we see more gutter problems between November and February than at any other time of year. If you've been searching for gutter repairs near me in Yeovil or Somerset, here's what you need to know.

Why Gutters Fail in Winter

Autumn leaves are the main culprit. They pile up in gutters and downpipes, creating blockages that stop water draining properly. When winter rain arrives — and in Somerset, it arrives heavily — that water has nowhere to go except over the edge of the gutter and down your walls.

Add frost into the mix and things get worse. Standing water in blocked gutters freezes, expands, and cracks the guttering material. Joints pull apart. Brackets give way under the extra weight. What started as a simple blockage becomes a repair job.

Gutter Clearing: The First Step

Before anything can be repaired, gutters need to be cleared. We remove all debris — leaves, moss, dirt, even the odd tennis ball — and flush the entire system through to make sure water flows freely from roof to drain.

For many properties, a thorough clear is all that's needed. Regular gutter clearing prevents most of the serious problems from developing in the first place. We recommend having your gutters cleared at least twice a year — once in late autumn after the leaves have fallen, and once in spring.

When Gutters Need Repairing

Sometimes clearing isn't enough. If your gutters have been neglected or damaged, you might need repairs. Common issues we fix include:

• Cracked or split guttering — often caused by frost damage or age
• Leaking joints — seals deteriorate over time and need replacing
• Sagging sections — brackets fail under weight, pulling gutters away from the fascia
• Blocked or damaged downpipes — preventing water from reaching the drain
• Overflowing gutters — caused by incorrect fall or undersized guttering

We carry out all gutter repairs on-site and can usually complete the work in a single visit. If a section is beyond repair, we provide gutter replacement with matching materials.

The Cost of Ignoring Gutter Problems

It's easy to put off gutter maintenance — it's not exactly glamorous work. But the cost of ignoring problems far outweighs the cost of fixing them:

• Damp and mould — water penetrating walls leads to interior damp, mould growth, and potential health issues
• Fascia and soffit damage — constant water exposure rots wooden fascias and damages uPVC
• Foundation problems — water pooling at the base of walls can undermine foundations over time
• Staining and discolouration — overflowing gutters leave unsightly marks down exterior walls

A gutter clear and check costs a fraction of what damp treatment, fascia replacement, or wall repairs would cost. It's one of the best-value maintenance jobs you can do for your property.

Areas We Cover

We provide gutter clearing, repair and replacement services across Yeovil and Somerset, including:

• Yeovil
• Sherborne
• Chard
• Crewkerne
• Glastonbury
• Street
• Castle Cary
• Somerton
• And surrounding villages