Custom Gutters South Africa are gutters folded or fabricated to a size or shape that standard profiles do not cover. Describe the roof once and compare quotes from fabricators and installers.
- For unusual roofs, oversized drainage, heritage profiles and replacement of discontinued gutters.
- Everything starts with accurate site measurements.
Describe the job once and compare custom gutter quotes.
Get Custom Gutter QuotesWhen a Custom Gutter Is Needed
- Standard 125 mm or 150 mm gutters are too small for the roof area.
- Concealed or parapet box gutters with non-standard widths.
- Curved, angled or stepped roof edges.
- Matching an existing or heritage profile on part of a building.
- Valley gutters between roof spans on industrial buildings.
- Architectural designs with hidden or feature gutters.
Non-Standard Profiles and Dimensions
Fabricators fold flat sheet on a press brake into box, trough, valley or bespoke shapes. Width, depth, girth (the flat width before folding) and lip details are set to the job. Sumps, outlets, stop ends and overflows are made to match.
Materials
- Galvanised or pre-painted steel, including Chromadek.
- Aluminium sheet.
- Stainless steel for corrosive or high-wear locations.
- Copper or zinc on some architectural and heritage work.
Site Measurements
- Length of each run and position of corners and outlets.
- Roof pitch, overhang and fascia or parapet details.
- Existing gutter dimensions if matching.
- Roof area draining into each run, for sizing.
- Access for delivering long fabricated lengths.
Ask whether the contractor will measure on-site or work from your drawings, and who is responsible if dimensions are wrong.
Fabrication and Installation
- Measure and agree a drawing or sample.
- Fabricate lengths, corners, sumps and outlets.
- Remove the old gutter and repair supports.
- Install, join and seal, with falls to outlets.
- Water test.
Custom Gutter Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Custom box gutters, installed | R150 - R250+ per metre |
| Steel gutters, commercial, installed | R250 - R400 per metre |
| Bespoke profiles and heritage work | Priced per project |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Compiled from price guides and retailer listings published on South African websites (updated between July 2025 and January 2026), checked 15 October 2026 and rounded. Sources disagree, and most installed rates come from Gauteng guides, so quotes in your area can differ. Custom work depends heavily on girth, material, number of fittings and access. Unless a row says so, the sources do not state whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT on every quote. Photos or a site visit and a written quote set the actual price.
For standard gutters, see gutter installation or start at Gutters South Africa.
Free, with no obligation to appoint anyone.
Get Custom Gutter QuotesFrequently Asked Questions
How long do custom gutters take?
Longer than standard seamless gutters, because measuring, drawing and fabrication come first. Ask each contractor for a lead time.
Can an old gutter profile be matched exactly?
Often closely, by folding sheet to the same shape. Some decorative cast or moulded profiles cannot be copied by folding.
Are custom gutters more expensive?
Usually, per metre, because of fabrication and fittings. On large roofs they may be the only option that carries the water.
Do custom gutters need an engineer?
On large commercial or industrial roofs, an engineer may specify size and outlets. For homes, an experienced fabricator usually sizes them.
Related Services
Gutters South Africa is a free quote-comparison service. Work is assessed, quoted and carried out by independent contractors, and your agreement is with the contractor you appoint. Ask each one for a written quote, what is and is not included, proof of insurance and the payment terms before paying anything.
Custom Gutters South Africa. Describe your job once and compare quotes from independent contractors.
Get Custom Gutter QuotesCompare Custom Gutter Quotes
Client Reviews
Powered by leaderr
