Do Lindab Gutters Dent Easily?

Short answer:
Yes, Lindab gutters can dent — but not in the way most people worry about.
Small dents are normal and usually cosmetic. Structural dents that affect performance are rare and almost always caused by poor handling or impact, not normal use.

This guide explains the difference, so you know what to ignore, what to fix, and what shouldn’t happen at all.

First: why this question comes up at all

Lindab gutters are made from coated steel, not plastic. That’s a good thing for strength and longevity — but steel behaves differently.

Plastic flexes and springs back.
Steel holds its shape.

That means:

it won’t warp in heat
it won’t sag easily
but if it’s hit hard enough, it can dent

That’s not a defect. It’s just how steel works.

What dents are normal (and not a problem)

Minor dents from handling or installation

Small, shallow dents can happen during:

transport
lifting long lengths
manoeuvring sections into place
knocking against ladders or scaffolding

If the dent:

doesn’t affect the fall
doesn’t distort the joint
doesn’t stop water flowing

…it’s purely cosmetic.

Most people only notice these when standing directly underneath. From the ground or street, they’re usually invisible — especially on darker colours.

Tiny ripples near brackets

Occasionally you’ll see very slight deformation close to bracket points. This is usually just where the gutter is being supported and is not a failure.

As long as:

brackets are correctly spaced
the gutter isn’t sagging between them

this is normal behaviour, not damage.

What dents are a problem

This is where the line is.

Dents that change the gutter’s shape

If a dent:

creates a low spot where water sits
disrupts the fall
causes water to pool instead of drain

that’s no longer cosmetic. Standing water leads to grime build-up and long-term issues.

Dents at joints or outlets

Any dent that:

distorts a joint
affects how sections meet
pulls stress into an outlet

is a problem. These areas rely on clean alignment. Damage here can cause slow leaks or premature wear.

Sharp creases from impact

If something heavy has hit the gutter — a ladder fall, scaffold pole, branch, or roof tile — and left a sharp crease, that section is usually best replaced.

Steel doesn’t “bounce back” once it’s creased.