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HOW TO MAINTAIN RAINWATER HEADS IN MARRICKVILLE — INNER-WEST HOMEOWNER GUIDE

Marrickville’s charm lies in its old terraces, plane tree-lined streets, and leafy side roads. But the same trees that make the suburb beautiful also feed gutters with a relentless supply of leaves, pods, branches and organic debris. That’s why Marrickville homes require more frequent and more careful rainwater head maintenance than many other Sydney suburbs.

THE MARRICKVILLE CHALLENGE: LEAVES + OLDER HOMES

Local issues include:

• Heavy tree debris from plane trees and figs.
• Heritage terraces with older gutter designs.
• Narrow downpipes common in historical builds.
• Recent renovations that mix old and new roof sections.

STEP-BY-STEP INNER-WEST MAINTENANCE

1. CLEAR LEAVES MONTHLY (IMPORTANT)

Marrickville gutters clog faster than many places in Sydney — monthly clearing prevents overflow.

2. CHECK RAINHEAD MESH IF INSTALLED

Mesh screens often trap debris when overloaded. Make sure water can still pass through freely.

3. INSPECT ROOF-TO-GUTTER TRANSITIONS

Old terrace roofs often have uneven joins. Seal or realign areas where water pools.

4. UPGRADE DOWNSPOUT DIAMETER

If you have 50mm downpipes (common in old terraces), upgrade to 90mm or 100mm for modern runoff volumes.

5. PRE-STORM FLUSH (SEPTEMBER–FEBRUARY)

Before Sydney’s storm season, fully flush gutters and rainheads — this prevents overflow into interior walls.

MARRICKVILLE HOMEOWNER FAQ

Why do my gutters overflow even when they’re clean?

Older downpipes may be undersized for modern storm intensity. A larger rainhead or wider downpipe nearly always solves the issue.

How often should I inspect terrace rainheads?

Every 1–2 months, especially in autumn when debris levels spike.