Gutters & downpipes

Box gutters need correct falls and overflows; leaf build-up is also an ember risk on bushfire-prone land.

What this covers

Gutter and downpipe replacement, box gutters and leaf guards.

Before the roofer arrives

• Stay off the roof, especially when it is wet, icy or after a storm.
• Put buckets under drips and move belongings and electronics away from wet ceilings.
• Photograph damage inside and, from the ground, outside — useful for an insurance claim.