A blocked downpipe means your gutters can't do their job — water backs up, overflows, and runs down your walls instead of away from them. We clear the blockage and check the whole run flows freely.
Most blockages build up slowly, then show up all at once in heavy rain.
The usual giveaways: water spilling over the gutter in one spot during rain, gurgling from the pipe, damp patches or staining on the wall below it, or water pooling at the base instead of draining. Full breakdown here: Signs of a Blocked Downpipe. If you're seeing any of these, don't leave it — it gets worse, not better.
Straightforward work, done properly.
One thing worth knowing: if the blockage is underground — in the drain the downpipe empties into rather than the pipe itself — that's a job for a drainage company with jetting equipment, not a gutter cleaner. If that's what we find, we'll tell you straight rather than charge you for work that won't fix it.
A blocked downpipe does more damage than a blocked gutter. The gutter still fills with water — it just has nowhere to send it. So it overflows in the same spot every time it rains, soaking the same patch of wall. That's how you get damp patches inside, stained brickwork, rotted fascias, and — left long enough — water getting into the footings. Clearing a downpipe costs a fraction of fixing any of that.
Every job's different, but here's what to expect before you call.
| Job | Typical price range |
|---|---|
| Single downpipe unblock | £60 – £90 |
| Downpipe unblock as part of a full gutter clean | Included — see gutter cleaning prices |
| Multiple downpipes / commercial | Quoted after a quick call |
Exact pricing depends on access and where the blockage is sitting. If your gutters are due a clean anyway, it's usually better value to book a full clean — downpipes are checked and cleared as part of it. Call for a straight quote — no obligation, no call-out fee.
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