Guides for homeowners

Straight answers to the questions people in Paisley and Renfrewshire ask before they book gutter, wall or roof work. No sales pitch.

Gutters

• How often should you clean your gutters in Scotland? Twice a year suits plenty of homes, but trees, roof moss and old cast iron can push that to three or four. How to work out your own schedule.
• Gutter cleaning costs: what affects the price Why two houses on the same street get different quotes, what should be included, and the questions to ask before you say yes.
• Are gutter guards worth it in Scotland? The four main types, what they do about moss and pine needles, and the few cases where they pay for themselves.

Roughcast and walls

• How much does roughcasting cost? Typical UK price ranges for a terrace, semi and detached house, and what pushes a quote up or down.
• Harling, roughcast or pebbledash? What each word means, how they differ from smooth render, and which suits an older Scottish house.

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