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Unblocking a Downpipe

April 9, 2015August 31, 2018 DIY Guides downpipe, guttering

If your gutter is overflowing but there is no obvious blockage along the length of the guttering, your downpipe might be blocked. There are several methods you can use to unblock a downpipe, depending on the type of pipe you have and where the blockage is located (top, middle or at the bottom).

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