Chandler's Ford's interwar housing stock presents a specific guttering challenge: the original cast iron or early asbestos-cement guttering on 1930s properties was replaced in stages from the 1970s onwards, meaning properties in Hiltingbury and along Merdon Avenue often have uPVC systems of varying ages on different elevations. Where the oldest sections are now 40+ years old, they are at the end of serviceability alongside fascia boards that have been saturated behind failing joints for years.
Cast Iron and uPVC Guttering in Chandler's Ford
The small proportion of Chandler's Ford 1930s properties that still have original cast iron guttering represent a distinct repair environment. Cast iron in good condition — painted and joints sealed — is excellent guttering that will outlast any uPVC equivalent. Cast iron that has been neglected is heavy, corroded and difficult to seal. We advise at survey which cast iron sections are worth retaining, repainting and resealing, and which have reached the point where uPVC replacement is the right decision.
Fascia Inspection on All Guttering Jobs
On every Chandler's Ford guttering survey we inspect the fascia boards behind the existing guttering. Failed gutter joints on interwar properties often go undetected for years — the drip lands inside the fascia rather than visibly on the wall, and by the time it is noticed the board is saturated behind the bracket. New guttering on a rotten fascia is a waste of money. We include the fascia condition report in every written quote.
Free survey and written quote. No call-out fee. No obligation. Call 01962 809171.
Guttering Costs in Winchester (2025)
| Guttering Job | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Gutter clearing (semi) | £60–£120 |
| Full uPVC replacement (semi) | £350–£700 |
| Full uPVC replacement (detached) | £600–£1,100 |
| Joint repair and reseal | £60–£150 |
| Gutter guard installation | £80–£200 |
What a Guttering Survey Covers
On every guttering survey we check: all gutter runs for sagging, cracking and joint condition; all brackets for correct fixing and corrosion; fascia board condition behind the brackets; all downpipes for blockage and correct connection to drainage; and valley outlets where present. We then give you a written report covering repair, replace or clean — and a fixed-price quote for each option. For most Winchester properties, the survey takes 20-30 minutes and the written quote follows the same day. Free survey, no call-out fee. Call 01962 809171.