Metal rather than plastic gutters

[daveisasleep]

Has anyone had their metal gutters replaced recently? All of the roofers I have spoken to say they can only source plastic, but I'd at least like to know how much it might cost to replace like for like...

[malumbu]

You can get cast iron effect plastic, not bad, had to get mine on line as Selco didn't stock locally

[jazzer]

Did you fit yourself or do you have someone you can recommend to fit them?

Thanks

[KidKruger]

stick to your guns, if you want metal gutters - have metal gutters !

it's not a dark art and if a roofer can't fit metal guttering he's surely questionable as a tradesman ?

main change in cost of having the work done should be in cost of the guttering and fittings as you'd imagine it's more expensive than plastic, plus also I'd expect the metalware can't clip into the original plastic brackets due to weight, so there'd be some re-work required which would increase the labour total.

Why not find the kit you want on line, estimate what you need, then ask a roofer/builder to quote for fitting the kit (while validating your estimate of kit needed) ?

I'm not a roofer but I've fitted plasticware on a few properties, ironware on one.