Downpipe not connected to gutter

Cause

Pipe not adequately secured to outlet

Repair

  • if gutter and downpipe are in good condition:
    • reconnect downpipe to the gutter; check and tighten brackets or add extra brackets if necessary
    • reconnect joint or re-solder joint to galvanised gutter and downpipe
  • if gutter and downpipe are in poor condition, replace 

Cause

Insufficient number of brackets to support downpipe

Repair

  • if gutter and downpipe are in good condition:
    • reconnect downpipe to the gutter; check and tighten brackets or add extra brackets if necessary
    • reconnect joint or re-solder joint to galvanised gutter and downpipe
  • if gutter and downpipe are in poor condition, replace 

Cause

Brackets broken

Repair

  • if gutter and downpipe are in good condition:
    • reconnect downpipe to the gutter; check and tighten brackets or add extra brackets if necessary
    • reconnect joint or re-solder joint to galvanised gutter and downpipe
  • if gutter and downpipe are in poor condition, replace 

Cause

Bracket fixings loose or missing

Repair

  • if gutter and downpipe are in good condition:
    • reconnect downpipe to the gutter; check and tighten brackets or add extra brackets if necessary
    • reconnect joint or re-solder joint to galvanised gutter and downpipe
  • if gutter and downpipe are in poor condition, replace 

Cause

Fractured soldered joint (galvanised steel downpipe)

Repair

  • if gutter and downpipe are in good condition:
    • reconnect downpipe to the gutter; check and tighten brackets or add extra brackets if necessary
    • reconnect joint or re-solder joint to galvanised gutter and downpipe
  • if gutter and downpipe are in poor condition, replace 

Cause

Corroded gutter and outlet

Repair

  • if gutter and downpipe are in poor condition, replace