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Gutter overflowing in heavy rain: causes

Overflowing gutters may be blocked, misaligned, undersized for the roof flow or unable to drain through a restricted outlet or downpipe.

Likely causes

  • Leaves, silt, poor falls, separated joints and blocked downpipes can force water over the edge.

Safe checks you can make

  • Watch from ground level to see where overflow starts and whether the downpipe discharges.
  • Do not lean ladders against unstable or wet guttering.

When to stop and get urgent help

  • Prompt action is sensible where water enters the building, floods near electrics or saturates masonry repeatedly.

How a roofer or gutter specialist can help

  • A gutter or roofing professional can clear safely, test flow, correct falls and repair joints or outlets.