Gutter installation Perth
New gutters and downpipes for new builds, extensions and re-roofs, sized for Perth's winter downpours and fitted by our local team. The quote is free.
Tell us your suburb and what the gutters are doing. We take it from there.
- Licensed and insured
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Same day where possible
- Perth metro, north and south of the river
Gutter installation is the fitting of new guttering, brackets and downpipes to a roof that has none: a new home, an extension, a patio, carport or shed, or an older Perth house built without gutters. We choose a profile and material to suit the roof and fascia (usually Colorbond steel or zincalume), fix the brackets at close spacing so the runs hold their line, set the fall so water reaches the downpipes, and connect those downpipes to stormwater or soakwells so the run-off goes where your council expects it. Our local gutter team does this across Perth metro, licensed and insured, with a free quote before any work starts.
What's included in gutter installation
Included
- Gutter runs cut to length, bracketed at close spacing and set to the correct fall
- Downpipes sized and positioned for the roof area, connected to your stormwater or soakwells
- Profile and colour matched to the existing roof and fascia
- Joins riveted and sealed, with overflow provision at the roof edge
- Box gutters and sumps where the roof design needs them
- New runs joined neatly to any sound guttering already on the house
- Runs cut long with as few joins as possible, for a continuous line and little waste
- Cut-offs, swarf and packaging removed before we leave
Quoted separately
- Fascia board supply, repair or replacement
- Removal and disposal of old guttering (quoted as gutter replacement)
- New soakwells and below-ground stormwater pipework
- Roof sheeting, tiling, valleys and flashings
- Scaffold or elevated work platform hire where ladders are not safe
- Gutter guard fitting
About gutter installation in Perth
People call it new gutter installation, roof gutter installation, guttering or downpipe installation. To us it is one job: a roof edge with nothing on it, and a set of gutters and downpipes that fit, drain and last. We install across Perth, north and south of the river, from Joondalup and Duncraig through Morley and Floreat to Victoria Park, on brick and tile homes, Colorbond roofs, patios, carports, sheds and granny flats.
Installation is not the same job as replacement. There is nothing to strip off, but the layout has to be planned from scratch: how many downpipes the roof area needs, where each one can drain safely, and how the new runs meet any guttering already on the house. If your existing gutters are rusted through, sagging or leaking, that is a gutter replacement rather than an installation, and we quote those too.
Most new gutters in Perth are Colorbond steel or zincalume, because both stand up to the sun and the winter fronts and come in the profiles that suit local roofs. Copper, aluminium and PVC are possible too, with the lead time in the quote. Tell us your suburb, how many storeys and what the gutters need to catch, send a photo if you have one, and we come back with a free quote before anything starts.
Why Perth trusts Aus Gutters
Local Perth team
We install gutters across Perth all year round, north and south of the river, from 1970s brick and tile homes to new Colorbond builds, and we know what a June front does to a run set without enough fall.
Licensed and insured
The team on your roof is licensed and insured for the work. Ask for the licence details and the insurance certificate with your quote and we send them through.
Free quotes with no obligation
Every quote is free and in writing before any work starts. It spells out the profile, the material, the number of downpipes and the start date, so there are no surprises on the day.
Our guarantee
Satisfaction guaranteed. If a run, a join or a downpipe is not right once the gutters are up, tell us and we come back and put it right.
Service areas
Gutter installation across Perth
We install gutters and downpipes across Perth metro. These are some of the suburbs we work in most.
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So what is gutter installation in Perth, exactly?
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Gutter installation is the fitting of a complete roof drainage system to a roof that does not have one: the gutters along the eaves, the brackets that hold them, the downpipes that carry the water down, and the connection at the bottom that sends it into stormwater or a soakwell. On a new home it is one of the last jobs before the roof is finished; on an extension, patio, carport or shed it is usually a small stand-alone job.
Perth makes the job a little different. Most of the year's rain arrives in a run of winter fronts between June and August, often as short heavy bursts, so gutters and downpipes have to be sized for a downpour, not a drizzle. Sandy soils mean most Perth councils want stormwater kept on the property, which is why soakwells are so common. And the roofs are a mix: brick and tile on most older homes, Colorbond on many newer builds, with quad, fascia and box gutters all in use.
On a new home or an addition, the gutters are part of the building work you are contracting for, and Building and Energy WA sets out your rights and protections. Read Building and Energy WA's guide to building or renovating your home.
What the job involves
We start with the layout. The roof area draining into each run decides the gutter size and how many downpipes it needs, worked out to the Australian standard for roof drainage (AS/NZS 3500.3). Each downpipe then needs somewhere safe to go: a stormwater connection, a soakwell or a tank. Only then do we cut the runs.
A sound install shows in the details: brackets into the fascia or rafters at close spacing so the runs hold their line in a winter front, runs cut long so there are as few joins as possible, every join riveted and sealed rather than left to silicone alone, a steady fall toward the downpipes, and overflow provision at the roof edge so a blocked gutter spills outward instead of into the eaves. Everything is screwed and riveted into place, ready for the next Perth storm.
When Perth homes need new gutters
New builds, extensions, patios, carports, sheds and granny flats are the obvious cases: a new roof edge with nothing to catch the rain. Older homes come up too. Some Perth houses were built with no gutters along a verandah or a lean-to, and some had a run taken down years ago and never put back.
A roof with no gutters dumps every downpour straight off the edge. In Perth's sandy soils that scours out garden beds and the sand under paving, keeps the base of the walls damp through winter and puts a curtain of water across the doorstep. Roof drainage is also part of the approved building work on a new home or addition, so check what your council requires before the roof goes on.
Colorbond, zincalume, copper, aluminium or PVC
Colorbond steel is the usual choice on Perth homes. It comes pre-painted in a wide colour range and carries the steel maker's warranty against corrosion (the terms depend on the product and how close the home is to the coast). Zincalume is the same steel without the paint, often chosen where the gutter is out of sight or cost matters more than colour. Both come in heavy gauges from reputable Perth suppliers.
Copper is the premium option: the longest-lived of the lot, it weathers to a soft patina and suits character homes. Aluminium does not rust, so it makes sense in coastal suburbs where salt air is hard on steel. PVC (vinyl) is rarely fitted in Perth because the sun is hard on it.
What affects the cost of gutter installation
The biggest factor is metres of gutter and the number of downpipes, set by the size and shape of the roof. After that it is the material and profile (copper costs more than Colorbond or zincalume, and box gutters more than eaves gutters because they need a sump and an overflow), the number of storeys, whether scaffold is needed, and how far each downpipe has to run to reach stormwater. A rotten or bowed fascia board has to be dealt with before a gutter can be fixed to it. Your quote lists each of these.
How installation fits with our other gutter services
If the house already has gutters and they have failed, you want gutter replacement, not installation: the old runs come down, the fascia gets checked and new runs go up. Box gutters and the stormwater connection are part of the install where the roof calls for them; valleys, flashings and other roof plumbing are quoted separately by our roof plumbers. If the block has big trees, or the home is up in the Darling Scarp where leaf litter fills a gutter in a season, gutter guards can go on the new runs in the same visit. Once the gutters are in, a clean before each winter keeps them working.
FAQs
Gutter installation questions
How long does gutter installation take?
For a single-storey home or a large extension, allow about a day, and a day or two where old guttering has to come off first. A patio, carport or shed is quicker. Two-storey homes, box gutters and awkward access add time. We state the time on site and the start date in the quote, so if you need it done before a forecast front, say so.
How much does gutter installation cost in Perth?
It depends on the metres of gutter, the number of downpipes, the material and profile, the number of storeys and how far the downpipes have to run to reach stormwater. Box gutters, scaffold and fascia work add to it. We do not publish set prices because no two roofs are the same. The quote is free, in writing, and comes before any work starts.
Are you the tradespeople, or a booking service?
Aus Gutters is the booking service: your quote comes from one of the independent, licensed and insured Perth gutter and roof plumbing businesses in our network, and the business that quotes you is the one that does the install. You get one local number, one free quote and one team on site, and that team is responsible for the job from start to finish.
Which Perth suburbs do you cover?
All of Perth metro, north and south of the river. Duncraig, Joondalup, Morley, Floreat and Victoria Park are some of the suburbs we work in most, and we cover the rest of the metro area from the coast to the foothills. If you are outside the metro area, ask and we will tell you straight away.
How soon can you come out?
Same day where possible for a look at the job and a quote. The install date depends on the material: Colorbond and zincalume profiles are stocked in Perth, so we can usually start soon after you accept the quote, while copper, aluminium or an unusual colour is ordered in first. If a front is forecast, tell us and we plan around it.
Why do I need gutters at all?
Gutters catch the water that would otherwise pour off the roof edge onto the path, the lawn and the footings. Over a few winters that run-off erodes soil, undermines paving and keeps the walls damp at the base. On a new build or addition, gutters are part of the approved roof drainage, so your council will expect them.
Which gutter profile suits a Perth roof?
Common Perth profiles are quad (the traditional D-shaped gutter), half-round, square-line or slimline, and fascia gutters that double as the fascia board. Box gutters suit an internal gutter between two roof sections or behind a parapet, and need a sump and an overflow because they cannot spill outward. We recommend one in the quote, based on roof pitch, catchment and what is already fitted.
Do I need new downpipes as well as new gutters?
Almost always, yes. Every gutter run needs at least one downpipe, and the number and size depend on the roof area draining into that run and how hard a Perth storm rains. Downpipe installation is part of the job: we work out where each one can drain safely, set the gutter falling toward it and connect it. Sound existing downpipes can stay.
Can you install copper, aluminium or PVC gutters?
Yes. Most Perth homes are fitted with Colorbond steel or zincalume, but we install copper, aluminium and PVC as well. Copper is the premium choice and weathers to a patina, aluminium does not rust and suits salt air near the coast, and PVC is cheap but does not like the Perth sun. Copper, aluminium and unusual colours may need ordering in, so allow for the lead time.
Can some sections be repaired and new sections installed in the same job?
Yes. If only part of the guttering is past saving, we take down the rusted or split runs, fit new sections and repair the sound runs in one visit. The trade-off is appearance: a new run rarely matches an older profile or faded colour exactly, so expect a visible change where old meets new. If most runs are tired, a full replacement is usually the better quote.
What if my home is two storeys or the roof is hard to reach?
Tell us when you ask for the quote, or send a photo, and we arrive with the right access gear: ladders with stand-offs for a single storey, and a harness, scaffold, a platform or edge protection where the height calls for it under WA work health and safety rules. Hired scaffold or a platform is listed separately on the quote, so there is no surprise on the day.
Do you tidy up after the install?
Yes. Cut-offs, swarf, rivet stems, packaging and offcuts of downpipe all go with us, and we sweep the paving and check the lawn and garden beds so there is nothing sharp left for kids, pets or bare feet. If old guttering came down as part of the job, it is taken away as well.
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