- Gutters Cape Town: compare quotes from independent gutter contractors who take on work in Cape Town, for houses, flats, complexes, offices and factories across the metro.
- Send one request with your suburb, the job and a photo. Contractors quote you directly.
- No cost to request quotes. The contractor you choose assesses, quotes and does the work.
Suburb, the job and a photo is all you need.
Compare Gutter QuotesGutter Jobs in Cape Town
| Job | What it involves |
|---|---|
| New gutters | Seamless aluminium suited to salt air, with downpipes |
| Replacement | Old gutters off, fixings checked, new system on |
| Repairs | Leaking joints, sagging runs, overflow |
| Cleaning | Sand and silt out, outlets cleared |
| Maintenance | Scheduled checks for complexes, estates and buildings |
| Commercial gutters | Shops, offices, flats and schools |
Local Conditions That Affect Gutters
Rainfall differs across the city
Suburbs below the mountain, such as Newlands and Constantia, get far more rain than the northern suburbs and West Coast. Gutter size and downpipe numbers should suit the roof and the suburb, not a city-wide rule of thumb.
Two coastlines
Homes on the Atlantic side and along False Bay both deal with salt air. Bare and galvanised steel corrode fastest there.
Wind
The summer south-easter loads gutters with sand and leaves and loosens weak fixings. Winter cold fronts bring most of the rain.
Gutter Prices in Cape Town
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Seamless aluminium gutters, installed (national guides) | R140 - R350 per metre |
| 125 mm OGEE aluminium, supply only (Cape Town supplier) | About R128 per metre, excl. VAT |
| PVC gutters, installed (national guides) | R70 - R165 per metre |
| Downpipe, installed (national guides) | R150 - R500 per downpipe |
| Gutter cleaning, single storey up to 3 rooms (Cape Town price list) | From R1,500 |
| Gutter cleaning, double storey 5+ rooms (Cape Town price list) | From R3,750 |
| Small gutter repair (national guides) | R350 - R800 |
| Timber fascia, installed (Cape Town rates) | R90 - R160 per metre |
| Commercial aluminium gutters, installed (national guides) | R200 - R350 per metre |
| Commercial gutter cleaning (national guides) | R40 - R70 per metre |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Compiled from price guides, a Cape Town supplier's price list and a Cape Town cleaning price list published on South African websites (dated between March 2025 and July 2026, plus one undated price list), checked 15 October 2026 and rounded. Rows marked national are not specific to Cape Town. 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 the full cost breakdown, see gutter prices.
Areas in Cape Town
What to Send With Your Request
- Your suburb.
- The job: new gutters, repairs, cleaning, replacement or fascia.
- Single or double storey, and the roof type.
- Photos of the roof edge and any problem areas.
- Number of storeys and units, and any access or safety-file rules.
- How close the property is to the sea.
For gutter services anywhere in the country, see Gutters South Africa.
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Compare Gutter QuotesFrequently Asked Questions
Do gutter contractors cover the whole of Cape Town?
Contractors are independent and choose the areas and jobs they take on. Give your suburb in the request so it reaches contractors who work there.
Is aluminium or Chromadek better in Cape Town?
Near the sea, aluminium is the common choice because it does not rust. Further inland, Chromadek is often used to match steel roofs. Ask contractors to quote the same material.
How much do new gutters cost in Cape Town?
Published guides put installed seamless aluminium gutters at roughly R140 - R350 per metre and PVC at R70 - R165 per metre. Access equipment for tall buildings is usually extra.
Do I need approval for a rainwater tank in Cape Town?
If the tank connects to household plumbing, yes. The City of Cape Town requires approval, a Certificate of Approval from a registered plumber, backflow protection and "do not drink" signs. Check the City's guidelines for a tank used only for the garden.
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.
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