When a gale has passed, the first thing many people notice is a gutter hanging off the front of the house, or a length of fascia board swinging in the wind. These are the parts of a roof most exposed to high winds, and in the flat, open landscape of much of Lincolnshire there is often little to break the force of a storm.
This guide covers storm damaged fascia repairs and gutter repairs: what to look for, what you can safely do straight away, how the repair works and what affects the cost. It also touches on dealing with your insurer. It is general guidance only, and every property should be looked at in person.
Keep yourself and others clear first. Hanging gutters and loose boards can fall without warning, so keep people and pets away from the area beneath them. Do not climb up to fix anything in wind or rain. If water is pouring in or something looks dangerous, call a roofer. F H Roofing offers a 24-hour emergency call-out service, although we cannot promise how quickly we will arrive. Once it is safe, take photographs from the ground, and if broken pieces have landed in the garden, keep them somewhere dry if it is safe to pick them up.
Wind damage to fascias and gutters tends to fall into a few patterns. Look at the list and see which apply to your house.
A repair starts with working out what is still sound. Sometimes gutters can be refixed with new brackets and joints. If a UPVC fascia board is cracked, it normally has to be replaced for the affected length, and any timber behind it checked for rot or splits. Where the underlying timber has failed, it is better to repair it than to fix new boards onto a weak base. Colours and profiles should match the rest of the roofline as closely as possible, so black and white UPVC are straightforward but older or unusual profiles may take more thought. Temporary fixings can keep things safe until a full repair is possible.
If you may be making a claim, it is wise to contact your insurer early. Photograph the damage from several angles, and note the date and what happened. Keep damaged materials if it is safe, since they may be asked for. We can talk through what the repair involves and describe the work in plain terms, but we do not advise on policies or claim outcomes, so check the details and conditions with your insurer directly. Avoid agreeing a full repair before you know what your insurer needs, unless emergency work is needed to stop further damage.
Storm repair quotes depend on how much of the roofline is affected and how hard it is to reach. A single hanging gutter on a bungalow is a smaller job than boards, soffits and guttering stripped from a two-storey elevation. Scaffold or towers may be needed on tall buildings. The condition of the timber behind the fascia, the profile and colour you need and whether downpipes are damaged also matter. A written quote should break down the work clearly, which also helps if you are sending it to an insurer.
For a free quotation, tell F H Roofing which side of the house is affected, how high the damage is and whether water is getting in. Send a few photos if you can. We will talk through the repair, advise whether temporary work is sensible and arrange a visit to look properly. We cover Lincoln, Boston, Sleaford, Grantham, Louth, Skegness, Spalding and Gainsborough, and offer 24-hour emergency call-out for urgent problems.
For storm damaged fascia and guttering repairs anywhere in Lincolnshire, call or WhatsApp 07561 405402, or use the form below and tell us about the job.
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Sometimes. A loose board may simply be refixed, but cracked or split UPVC usually needs replacing for that length. If the timber behind is rotten, that needs attention too. A close inspection will show which approach is realistic for your roofline.
Contact your insurer early and follow their guidance. If the damage could cause further harm, such as water entering the building, temporary protection is sensible. Take photographs first and keep any damaged materials where it is safe to do so.
It can be, if it is likely to fall or is sending water against the walls. Keep clear of the area, and call us if you are worried. Our emergency call-out is available around the clock, though we cannot promise arrival times.
Tell us about the job and we will be in touch.
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