Gutter Lining & Gutter Refurbishment

Why Choose Storm Coatings for Gutter Linings?

Storm Coatings offers two advanced solutions for keeping your gutters in top condition:

1. Pre-fabricated Gutter Liners:

• Independent, custom-made liners: We meticulously measure and fit manufactured liners specifically designed to fit your existing gutters.
• Expert installation: Our team of certified installers ensures your liners are fitted precisely according to manufacturer specifications.
• Long-lasting protection: Storm Coatings boasts warranties of up to 30 years on pre-fabricated gutter lining systems, giving you peace of mind for decades.

2. Liquid Gutter Lining System:

• Seamless waterproofing: This innovative system bonds directly to your gutters, creating a continuous, watertight seal.
• Adaptable to any shape: Liquid linings can handle complex gutter shapes with intricate details, ensuring complete waterproofing.
• Prevents further deterioration: The full bonding process stops any further damage to your gutters.
• Durable protection: Liquid gutter linings also carry warranties of up to 30 years.

Don’t wait until leaks damage your property!

Contact Storm Coatings today to discuss gutter refurbishment options for your building’s roof. With our advanced gutter lining solutions, you can ensure your gutters function flawlessly for years to come, protecting your home from water damage and maintaining its value.

Plygene Gutter Lining Services

Storm Coatings are approved installers of H D Sharman Plygene gutter lining systems. Plygene Gutterline is a factory-manufactured thermoplastic membrane that is heat-welded on site to create a seamless, watertight liner inside your existing gutter channel. It is the industry-leading solution for refurbishing leaking box gutters, valley gutters, and parapet gutters on commercial and industrial buildings without the need for full gutter replacement.

Gutter Refurbishment and Repair

Our gutter refurbishment service covers all types of commercial gutter systems. From minor repairs to complete gutter relining, we provide solutions that address the root cause of leaks rather than just patching symptoms. Common gutter problems we fix include corroded joints, failed sealants, blocked outlets, and sagging sections caused by bracket failure. All gutter refurbishment work includes a survey, specification, and written guarantee.

Commercial Gutter Systems We Work On

We install and refurbish all types of commercial gutter systems including box gutters, valley gutters, eaves gutters, parapet gutters, and industrial drainage channels. Whether your building is a warehouse, factory, retail unit, school, or office block, we have the right gutter solution to keep water out and protect your building.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do industrial gutters fail?

Industrial gutters fail due to corrosion, physical damage, blocked outlets, and joint failure. Valley gutters between roof slopes are particularly vulnerable as they carry large volumes of water and are difficult to access for maintenance.

What is Plygene gutter lining?

Plygene is a pre-formed thermoplastic gutter lining system that sits inside the existing gutter profile. It provides a seamless, watertight channel without the need to remove the old gutter. It is one of the most reliable and long-lasting gutter repair solutions available.

Can you repair gutters without replacing them?

Yes — in most cases we can reline or coat the existing gutter rather than replacing it. This is faster, less disruptive, and significantly more cost-effective than full gutter replacement.

How do you access valley gutters for repair?

Valley gutters are accessed from the roof surface using crawler boards and safety harness systems. For some buildings we use scaffold towers or mobile elevated platforms. We plan access carefully to minimise disruption.

How long does gutter relining last?

Plygene gutter linings typically last 25+ years. Liquid-applied gutter coatings are guaranteed for up to 20 years depending on the system used.

A leak in a commercial building rarely stays contained. Water finds its way into stock, equipment, electrics, and the working day grinds to a halt. If you’ve found this page because water is coming in somewhere and you’re not sure why — or you’ve had someone look at it before without a clear answer — this is what we do and how we approach it.

Common Causes of Roof and Gutter Leaks in Commercial Buildings

Most commercial roof and gutter leaks fall into a handful of categories, though the source isn’t always where the water appears.

Gutters and outlets: Blocked or collapsed gutters, failed joints, and corroded steel gutters are among the most common culprits. On older industrial units, cast iron or steel gutters deteriorate steadily and are often ignored until something gives.

Flat roof membranes: On felt, single-ply, or built-up flat roofs, blisters, splits, or failed laps allow water in — often pooling first before it finds a route through.

Cut edge corrosion: On profiled metal sheet roofs, the cut edges of sheets corrode over time. The coating breaks down, rust bleeds through, and eventually water tracks under the sheets.

Flashings and upstands: Where the roof meets a wall, pipe, or parapet, failed sealants and lifted flashings are a frequent entry point — particularly after high winds.

Rooflights and penetrations: Ageing polycarbonate or glass rooflights and any pipe or cable penetration through a roof surface are common weak spots.

Why a Proper Diagnosis Matters Before Any Repair

One of the most consistent problems we see with commercial roof leak repair in the UK is that a quick patch is applied at the point where water shows up inside — not where it actually enters the building. That might hold for a few months, but the underlying cause continues.

Water travels. On a pitched or profiled metal roof, it can enter at one point and run along a sheet, a rafter and purlins, or a service run before dripping somewhere entirely different. On flat roofs, a blister or split might be metres away from the internal drip.

Before any work is quoted or carried out, it’s worth knowing exactly what you’re dealing with. An accurate diagnosis protects you from spending money on the wrong repair, and it means any written report we provide — which facilities managers and property owners often need for internal sign-off — actually reflects the real problem.

We document site visits properly and can provide written updates as part of our process if that’s what your team or insurers require.

Our Leak Inspection Process

Our flat roof leak inspections and wider roof surveys follow a consistent process regardless of building type.

We start externally — working across the roof surface methodically, looking at the condition of the membrane or sheet, all penetrations, flashings, rooflights, upstands, and gutters. Gutters are checked for blockages, joint condition, outlet clearance, and corrosion.

We then cross-reference what we find externally with where the leak is presenting internally. This helps us build a picture of the likely water path rather than just noting symptoms.

Where it’s straightforward, we can often advise on the spot. On more complex buildings — larger footprints, multiple roof types, or where a previous repair has complicated things — we may recommend a more detailed condition survey before agreeing a scope of work.

We work across a wide range of building types: logistics units, sports and leisure facilities, schools, hospital outbuildings, and trading estate units are all regular enquiries.

Gutter Repair vs Gutter Lining: Which Is Right?

For commercial buildings with failing gutters, there are broadly two routes: repair the specific failed section, or line the entire gutter run.

Gutter repair suits situations where the gutter structure is sound but a joint has failed, an outlet is blocked or collapsed, or a short section needs attention. It’s lower cost and faster.

Gutter lining is more appropriate when the gutter itself has corroded, is failing at multiple points, or where leak history shows ongoing problems that piecemeal repairs haven’t resolved. We use Plygene Gutterline for this — a factory-profiled lining system that follows the exact shape of the existing gutter. Once installed, it gives a continuous sealed surface without the disruption or cost of full gutter replacement.

For leaking gutter repair on commercial buildings, the right answer usually depends on how far the deterioration has spread. A site visit is the only reliable way to tell.

Emergency and Planned Repair Options

Not every roof or gutter leak needs a same-day emergency crew. Some can be managed temporarily while a proper repair is planned. Others — where water is affecting operations, stock, or creating a slip hazard — need a faster response.

We handle both. For urgent situations, contact us directly by phone so we can discuss the site and arrange attendance as quickly as is practical. For planned maintenance or a leak that’s been identified during a routine inspection, we can survey, quote, and schedule the work in sequence.

In either case, we aim to give you a clear picture of what the work involves before anything is agreed. That includes access requirements, likely duration, and what the repair or treatment system is. [Confirm with James: typical response and lead times for urgent vs planned enquiries.]

Case Example: Tracing a Leak in a Sports Facility

We regularly receive enquiries from gymnastics clubs, leisure centres, and sports halls — buildings that tend to have large, low-pitched or flat roof areas and where a drip in the wrong place can close a session or damage expensive flooring.

In one such enquiry, the reported leak was in two locations inside the building. On inspection, the entry points were not directly above the internal drip positions — water was tracking along structural steelwork before falling. The actual source was a combination of failed flashings at a rooflight upstand and a section of deteriorated coating on the profiled sheet roof nearby.

Had the repair targeted only the internal drip points, neither cause would have been addressed. By mapping the roof externally first, the repair scope was accurate and the work resolved the problem rather than masking it.

This is the kind of industrial roof leak investigation that’s worth doing properly the first time.

Book a Leak Inspection Today

If water is getting into your building and you need someone to look at it properly — not just talk about it — the next step is a site visit.

We cover commercial and industrial buildings across the UK, working out of Norfolk with regular projects across East Anglia, the Midlands, and beyond. We’re used to dealing with facilities managers, estates teams, and building owners who need clear information quickly.

To arrange a leak inspection, get in touch by phone or use our contact form. If it’s urgent, call us directly. We’ll confirm what we need from you, arrange access, and give you a written assessment of what we find.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you inspect a single leak or do you only take on larger contracts?
We inspect and repair individual leaks on commercial and industrial buildings of all sizes. A single leak enquiry is a normal part of what we do — we’re not only set up for large refurbishment projects.

Do you provide a written report after the inspection?
Yes. If you need a written update or condition report — for your own records, for insurers, or for internal approval — we can provide that as part of the process.

Do you carry out emergency roof repairs?
We can respond to urgent situations. The fastest route is to call us directly rather than use the website form, so we can discuss the site and work out the quickest practical option.