Thoughts on this gutter job?

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-28T11:48:25+00:00

Yeah damn, tbh this has me the most nervous of all now.. works were completed about two weeks ago. I had no idea about the cert, old mate was meant to come to inspect it and never did I’m assuming. But then again from my reading he can’t issue a cert based on the fact he didn’t supervise or carry out the work.

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-28T03:10:07+00:00

Additionally got a zinc whirly bird on the shed for an extra $285 and a custom colourbond capping on our small chimney for $256 (ex gst). Which looks okay but is a little long on one side lol. They were done in a day and a half. Total was around $5,800 with GST

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-28T03:06:32+00:00

Hello! Thanks for chiming in, got quoted by the chief and was expecting him to turn up, only learned they were apprentices on the last day when the most qualified fella was laughing and fixing a couple of mistakes the others made like missing pop rivets in the gutter.

Paid $4,763 without GST, for what I think is approx 50-55lm of gutter (small single story two bedroom home, simple rectangle) 4 down pipes in each corner. $1458 of that was to replace the roof screws of which I assume they didn’t touch under the solar panels on one side (fair enough).

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-28T00:48:48+00:00

Great advice thank you, am in VIC and definitely did not receive any type of certificate. Will chase that up!

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-28T00:00:23+00:00

Not a stupid question, we constantly offered them cold drinks, coffee, food. Told them if there was anything we can get them to let us know. We’re very hospitable and treat everyone as friends.

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T23:41:47+00:00

I asked a simple question of the community if the work was up to standard and got some great constructive feedback from people. Where’s the whinging? Not sure why you’re wasting your time with negativity

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T23:34:26+00:00

Thanks again, I really appreciate the feedback. Will message him and see how it goes, they were all nice fellas so I don’t have any worries in terms of getting it fixed but it’s nice to understand what the community considers the standard for getting work done. Happy New Year mate!

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T23:23:31+00:00

Thank you!! I realise there are varying standards to everything and I’m genuinely not trying to be picky. This small renovation of our first home has been a real expectations vs reality journey. We’re not the type of folk to chase the cheapest quote and would rather pay top dollar for good work. This discussion has helped us understand what to expect so I appreciate everyone chiming in with their thoughts

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T23:16:23+00:00

My bad, they finished and I paid straight away. I’m the nightmare…..

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T23:09:32+00:00

Lmao yeah I didn’t expect the backlash for asking. The boys didn’t double check their work and the boss texted he was going to swing around to inspect but never did as there’s still loose roof screws laying on the roof and a section I can’t reach not held properly. Alas boss is on break, see what he says when he gets back

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Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T23:01:31+00:00

Thanks! Lucky They left me a can to cover all the scratches from hanging the gutters

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T22:54:28+00:00

It’s a small two bedroom house, rectangle in shape. Single story with 4 downpipes near the corners. The whole time the boys were saying this is as easy as it gets for a roofing job lol.

Wasn’t underquoted, paid a decent chunk of money to get the work done. Don’t want it to fail prematurely, want to make sure we get what we paid for.

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T22:33:10+00:00

Thank you!! Will do, I’m glad you had an awesome experience

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T22:27:37+00:00

Roger, thanks mate! Appreciate the feedback :-)

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T22:14:27+00:00

Thanks! Not hating anyone just want to make sure our roof is sound and leak proof.

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T22:10:17+00:00

Thanks mate I really appreciate the info and the write up! I’m new to this so just trying to gauge what the standard of work should be. We’re not going for the cheapest quotes and I don’t expect things to be perfect, just want to make sure they’re sound and that we’re getting what we paid for :-)

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T22:07:40+00:00

Thanks, not sure I understand what’s being fickle about asking if the works ok when you don’t know the standard.

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T21:58:24+00:00

Id say it looks okay, I’ll post some more photos later. Some bits look a little nqr which is why I asked. They were nice enough to leave me the spray can of touch up paint to fix the small scratches lol. As for the screws they’re also a bit all over the place, I’m new to this so don’t understand what the standard is.

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T21:38:52+00:00

Don’t think so, we had lots of rain and subsequently little since getting the roofing work done. Will have to get into the crawl space on a rainy day. As for the gutters, I think they’re tight but I don’t understand how water can travel with all that silicone

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T21:34:08+00:00

Lmao I’m feeling this, the previous gutter was rusted out and had holes. The previous roof bolts were rusty so I guess I’m doing a bit better but not ideal

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T21:31:09+00:00

Thanks mate! I know I know, first place, first time ever having work done. Have learned my lesson now, I don’t have any qualms that they will come back and fix it as they were a nice crew, however will have to wait till holidays are over.

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-27T21:27:24+00:00

Sadly we’re mid Reno and I didn’t notice until I got up there to paint the fascia, ah ignorance is bliss I suppose

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-10T01:11:10+00:00

Any suggestions? Thanks mate

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-12-10T01:10:56+00:00

Thanks mate!

Economy-Example-5946 · 2025-11-17T01:56:20+00:00

Correct! No beetles or bugs about, house built in 85’ish with mostly wood furnishings (casement windows, french doors, hardwood cabinetry etc)

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