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Set your ladder up securely. If you have a downpipe that discharges into a drain at ground level, start at the bottom. If it discharges into an open hopper or onto the ground, you may need to start at the top.
: If the water doesn't move the clog, try wrapping a small towel around the hose at the top opening to create a seal. This uses the household water pressure to force the clog through. Step 3: Dislodge the Blockage
Once you feel the blockage break, don’t stop. Go back to the top. Put the hose in the downpipe entrance again and run it on full for a full minute. Go to the bottom outlet and watch. You want to see a strong, clear flow of water, not a sluggish trickle. This final flush ensures you’ve cleared the entire column.
Before you touch anything, assess the danger. You will likely be on a ladder. Ensure it’s on firm, level ground. Never lean the ladder directly against the gutter itself (it will dent or pull away from the fascia). Lean it against the solid roof fascia board.
: Gently tap the side of the downpipe with your hand or a rubber mallet as you move down the ladder. This can often loosen compacted leaves or dirt.
Walk around your house during a light shower or after you’ve run a hose into the gutter. Identify the exact downpipe that isn't flowing. Is the blockage at the top (where the gutter feeds into the pipe) or somewhere down the vertical shaft?
Set your ladder up securely. If you have a downpipe that discharges into a drain at ground level, start at the bottom. If it discharges into an open hopper or onto the ground, you may need to start at the top.
: If the water doesn't move the clog, try wrapping a small towel around the hose at the top opening to create a seal. This uses the household water pressure to force the clog through. Step 3: Dislodge the Blockage how to unblock a gutter downpipe
Once you feel the blockage break, don’t stop. Go back to the top. Put the hose in the downpipe entrance again and run it on full for a full minute. Go to the bottom outlet and watch. You want to see a strong, clear flow of water, not a sluggish trickle. This final flush ensures you’ve cleared the entire column. Set your ladder up securely
Before you touch anything, assess the danger. You will likely be on a ladder. Ensure it’s on firm, level ground. Never lean the ladder directly against the gutter itself (it will dent or pull away from the fascia). Lean it against the solid roof fascia board. : If the water doesn't move the clog,
: Gently tap the side of the downpipe with your hand or a rubber mallet as you move down the ladder. This can often loosen compacted leaves or dirt.
Walk around your house during a light shower or after you’ve run a hose into the gutter. Identify the exact downpipe that isn't flowing. Is the blockage at the top (where the gutter feeds into the pipe) or somewhere down the vertical shaft?
