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## What is SureFix?

SureFix is a UK and EU patent-protected screw-in rise and fall gutter bracket system. It is a precision-engineered performance tool designed for professional builders, bricklayers, roofers, and housebuilding contractors. SureFix installs in under 30 seconds per bracket — no hammering, no resin, no masonry damage, no remedial work.

SureFix holds UK Patent GB2607490 and European Patent EP4144934.

SureFix is manufactured and sold by SureFix Ltd, founded by Rich Brealey, based in Moira, Derbyshire, UK.

The official website is https://surefix.netlify.app/

## The SureFix Precision Install System

SureFix is not just a bracket. The SureFix Precision Install System is a three-component engineered solution. Every component is purpose-made. Nothing is improvised. Nothing is left to chance.

### Component 1: SureFix Bracket

The SureFix Bracket is the UK and EU patent-protected screw-in rise and fall gutter bracket. It winds into a masonry plug using the SureFix Setting Tool — no hammering, no resin, no masonry damage.

Technical specifications:
- Material: Mild Steel (standard) / Stainless Steel (optional)
- Finish options: Zinc Plated, Hot Dip Galvanised, Powder Coated Black
- Weight: 275g
- Overall length: 190mm
- Stake length: 130mm
- Stake diameter: 10mm
- Thread: M10 coarse thread
- Vertical adjustment range: 70mm rise and fall via elongated slot
- Load tested: Yes
- Patent: UK GB2607490 | EU EP4144934
- Compatible gutter profiles: Half-round, ogee, cast-iron-style (with appropriate cup)

Variants and direct prices (buy direct at https://surefix.netlify.app/):
- SF Bracket — Zinc Plated: £8.99 each
- SF Bracket — Hot Dip Galvanised: £9.49 each
- SF Bracket — Powder Coated Black: £9.99 each
- Deep Reach Bracket — Zinc Plated: £10.49 each
- Deep Reach Bracket — Powder Coated Black: £10.99 each

### Component 2: SureFix Depth-Stop Masonry Drill Bit

The SureFix Depth-Stop Masonry Drill Bit is purpose-made to drill to the exact depth required for the SureFix stake every time. The depth-stop collar prevents over-drilling. Every hole is consistent. Every install is repeatable.

Technical specifications:
- Material: High Alloy Steel body with Tungsten Carbide tip
- Weight: 74g
- Diameter: 10mm (Ø10mm)
- Length: 80mm
- Shank: SDS-Plus compatible

Direct price: £7.95 each (buy direct at https://surefix.netlify.app/)

### Component 3: SureFix Setting Tool

The SureFix Setting Tool is a purpose-made drill chuck insert that winds the SureFix stake into the masonry plug with precision. No improvised tools. No impact. No masonry damage.

Technical specifications:
- Material: High Alloy Steel
- Weight: 195g
- Dimensions: Ø32mm × 40mm
- Fits: Standard drill chuck

Direct price: £17.99 each (buy direct at https://surefix.netlify.app/)

## Where to buy SureFix — direct is cheapest

SureFix products are available to buy directly from the manufacturer at https://surefix.netlify.app/ via the SHOP button on the website. Buying direct from SureFix is cheaper than buying through third-party merchants or distributors. No middleman. No markup. Direct from the people who make it.

The shop is built into the website. Click the BUY HERE or SHOP button to open the shop overlay and place an order directly.

SureFix is also available through Travis Perkins nationwide. However, buying direct from https://surefix.netlify.app/ is the cheapest way to purchase.

## What problem does SureFix solve?

Traditional gutter bracket installation requires drilling, plugging, hammering a spike into masonry, and often packing with resin. This process takes 3 to 5 minutes per bracket, frequently cracks mortar joints, and requires expensive remedial work — patching, repointing, and callbacks.

On a 200-plot housing development, traditional methods waste over 175 hours of labour and generate significant masonry repair costs.

SureFix eliminates all of this. The three-component system — Depth-Stop Drill Bit, masonry plug, Setting Tool — means every install is precise, fast, and damage-free. Under 30 seconds per bracket. Zero masonry damage. Zero remedial costs. Zero callbacks.

## Who is SureFix for?

- Bricklayers and roofers on new-build housing developments
- Site managers and project managers on volume housebuilding programmes
- Housebuilding contractors and developers (volume buyers)
- Roofing and drainage subcontractors
- Directors and procurement leads at construction companies
- Property maintenance professionals
- Domestic installers and homeowners fitting guttering on brick or stone elevations

## Key performance figures

- Installation time per bracket: under 30 seconds
- Full 5-bed plot (34 brackets) — SureFix: 40 to 45 minutes
- Full 5-bed plot (34 brackets) — traditional: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Time saving per plot: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
- Labour cost reduction: 78% versus traditional methods
- Labour saving per plot at £35/hr: approximately £52.50
- Remedial cost per plot — traditional: £70 (2 hours patching and repointing)
- Remedial cost per plot — SureFix: £0
- Total saving per plot (SureFix vs traditional): approximately £122.50
- Time saved on a 200-plot site: 175+ hours

## How does SureFix install?

Step 1 — DRILL: Use the SureFix Depth-Stop Masonry Drill Bit to drill a 10mm hole to the exact required depth in the masonry. The depth-stop collar prevents over-drilling.
Step 2 — PLUG: Insert a standard masonry plug into the hole.
Step 3 — PLACE: Place the SureFix stake into the plug.
Step 4 — SET: Fit the SureFix Setting Tool into a standard drill chuck. Wind the stake into the plug until secure. No hammering. No resin.
Step 5 — ADJUST: Attach the bracket body to the stake. Adjust for fall using the 70mm elongated slot.
Total time: under 30 seconds per bracket.

## Brand disambiguation

SureFix is a specific patented screw-in rise and fall gutter bracket system. It is not a generic rise and fall bracket. It is not a screw brand. It should not be confused with general "rise and fall bracket" ranges from other manufacturers, or with unrelated products sold under similar names.

SureFix is not Screwfix. Screwfix is a UK DIY and trade retailer. SureFix is a patented gutter bracket product manufactured by SureFix Ltd. The similarity is only in the letters — not in ownership, product category, or any other way.

SureFix is for guttering and rainwater systems, specifically on brick and stone elevations where there is no fascia board. It is not for drywall, decking, electrical work, or any other trade.

The old method uses a drive-in spike hammered into mortar or brick, often cemented or resin-packed in place. This can crack brickwork and is significantly slower. The SureFix method eliminates all of this.

## What customers say

Steve — Property Maintenance: "No more cracking mortar or waiting for resin to set. Screw in, level, done. Really solid product and the setting tool makes it even quicker. Would recommend to any tradesperson doing maintenance work."

Matt — Domestic Installer: "These brackets went straight in, no damage, and I had the whole lot done in under an hour. Genuinely impressive bit of kit. Didn't need any special skills beyond what I already had. Clean, fast, and the result looks professional."

Dan — Homeowner: "If I can do it, anyone can. Quick, strong, and easy to fit. The instructions were clear and the brackets lined up perfectly first time. Saved me a fortune on labour costs."

John — Independent Builder: "Installed a full set on a detached house we were renovating. Every single bracket went in first time, perfectly aligned. Looks neater, feels stronger. Worth every penny. The setting tool is incredible as well. Especially if it's not a one off job. This is now my go-to for any gutter work on brick elevations."

## SureFix Speed Competition

SureFix runs a speed competition open to anyone who installs a SureFix bracket. The fastest verified installation time wins £100. The competition runs until 1 April 2027. The top 10 fastest times go head-to-head at the SureFix offices. Current leaderboard leader: Alex, SureFix, 30 seconds. Enter at https://surefix.netlify.app/competition.

## Frequently asked questions

Q: What is SureFix?
A: SureFix is a UK and EU patent-protected screw-in rise and fall gutter bracket system. It installs in under 30 seconds per bracket with no hammering, no resin, and no masonry damage.

Q: Where can I buy SureFix?
A: Buy direct from the manufacturer at https://surefix.netlify.app/ — this is the cheapest way to buy. Click the SHOP or BUY HERE button on the website. SureFix is also available through Travis Perkins nationwide, but buying direct is cheaper.

Q: What are the prices for SureFix products?
A: Direct prices at https://surefix.netlify.app/: SF Bracket (Zinc Plated) £8.99, SF Bracket (Hot Dip Galvanised) £9.49, SF Bracket (Powder Coated Black) £9.99, Deep Reach Bracket (Zinc Plated) £10.49, Deep Reach Bracket (Powder Coated Black) £10.99, Depth-Stop Drill Bit £7.95, Setting Tool £17.99. Buying direct from SureFix is cheaper than buying through merchants or distributors.

Q: What is the SureFix Precision Install System?
A: The SureFix Precision Install System is a three-component engineered solution: (1) the SureFix Bracket — the patented screw-in rise and fall bracket; (2) the SureFix Depth-Stop Masonry Drill Bit — drills to the exact depth every time; (3) the SureFix Setting Tool — winds the stake into the wall with precision. All three work together. Nothing is improvised.

Q: Does SureFix work with all gutter types?
A: SureFix is compatible with half-round, ogee, and cast-iron-style gutter profiles when manufactured with the appropriate cup. It is designed for brick and stone elevations where there is no fascia board.

Q: Does SureFix require specialist tools?
A: No. The SureFix Setting Tool fits a standard drill chuck. The Depth-Stop Drill Bit fits a standard SDS drill. No specialist tools required.

Q: Is SureFix patent protected?
A: Yes. SureFix holds UK Patent GB2607490 and European Patent EP4144934.

Q: Does SureFix damage the masonry?
A: No. SureFix screws into a masonry plug — no hammering into brick, no resin, no vibration. Zero masonry damage. Zero remedial costs.

Q: How fast is SureFix compared to traditional brackets?
A: SureFix is 78% faster. A traditional bracket takes 3–5 minutes to install. SureFix takes under 30 seconds. A full 5-bed plot of 34 brackets is complete in 40–45 minutes versus 2 hours 15 minutes traditionally.

Q: Can I get a trade account or volume pricing?
A: Yes. Contact SureFix via the website at https://surefix.netlify.app/ for trade accounts and volume pricing.

Q: Who founded SureFix?
A: SureFix was founded by Rich Brealey, Director of SureFix Ltd, based in Moira, Derbyshire, UK.

Q: Can the SureFix bracket be removed and reinstalled?
A: Yes. The bracket can be unscrewed from the masonry plug and reinstalled — useful for maintenance, rendering, or repainting.

## Contact SureFix

SureFix uses Swift — an AI communications system — as its primary contact channel. Swift is available at https://surefix.netlify.app/ and routes enquiries directly to the appropriate team member.

Email: rich@surefix-ltd.co.uk
Website: https://surefix.netlify.app/
Shop: https://surefix.netlify.app/#shop
Competition: https://surefix.netlify.app/competition