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The box gutter is the classic Inner West failure point. Instead of hanging off the edge like a normal gutter, it runs between roof planes or behind a parapet, so when it blocks the water has nowhere to go but into the house. Owners in Newtown, Enmore and Marrickville often notice a stain on the ceiling long before they realise there is a gutter above it. Keeping them clear is the cheapest repair you will ever do on a terrace.






Our team specialises in both residential and commercial gutter cleaning with years of expertise.
We clean roofs, gutters, downpipes, and remove all debris, ensuring optimal water flow.
By maintaining clean gutters, we help you avoid issues like roof leaks, foundation damage, and water overflow.
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We offer reminders for regular gutter maintenance based on your needs. Whether it’s every 3, 6, 9, or 12 months, we’ll help ensure your gutters stay in optimal condition year-round.
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After finding the best time for you, we get straight to work! For roof repair or maintenance, you can trust our expertise.
Victorian and Federation homes through Balmain, Glebe, Annandale and Leichhardt are typically slate or terracotta. Broken slate gets replaced piece by piece, not patched with silicone that fails in two winters. Many terraces also share a valley or a party wall with next door, so the work needs coordinating with the neighbour and sometimes splitting between you. Conservation area rules in Balmain, Glebe and Annandale also dictate materials and finish, and using the wrong one means doing the job twice.
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A box gutter sits between two roof planes or behind a parapet wall rather than on the edge of the roof, which is why almost every Inner West terrace has one. When it blocks or the outlet fails, the water backs up and goes inside the building instead of over the side. That is why the first sign is usually a stain on a bedroom ceiling rather than water splashing off the front of the house.
Yes. Slate is repaired by replacing the broken pieces and re-fixing them properly, not by sealing over them. We match the slate as closely as we can and reuse sound material where it makes sense, which matters in the conservation areas across Balmain, Glebe and Annandale where the council has a say in the finish.
It is very common here and it needs a conversation before the work starts. Where a valley or a party wall is shared, we scope the job so it is clear what sits on your side and what sits on the neighbour’s, and we are happy to talk it through with them. Splitting the cost is usually the fairest outcome, and it avoids fixing half a roof and watching the other half leak into it.
A box gutter rarely gives you a warning before it lets go. Call us on 0452 223 327 or send the form for a free on-site quote — we cover the Inner West from Glebe and Balmain through to Ashfield and Marrickville.