This range of ornate cast iron hoppers are made for projects where the rainwater goods are meant to be seen, not hidden away. They do the same practical job as a standard hopper head - collecting water from a roof outlet, valley or parapet and feeding it into the downpipe below - but with a much more decorative, traditional look.
The Alumasc Apex Heritage range includes quite a few different shapes and sizes, from long rectangular hopper heads through to more sculpted Victorian-style designs. Some are fairly restrained, others are much more of a feature. So if you’re working on a period home, listed building, restoration project or just want something with a bit more character, there’s usually a style that fits.
They work particularly well with our cast iron downpipes, and can be used alongside the wider cast iron guttering range to keep the whole rainwater system consistent.
If you want something simpler, have a look at our full cast iron hoppers range, where you’ll also find plainer rectangular, fluted and corner hopper heads.
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H42(12) Ornamental Hopper - 305x184x150mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H42(14) Ornamental Hopper - 355x184x150mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H42(18) Ornamental Hopper - 457x184x150mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H42(24) Ornamental Hopper - 610x184x150mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H82(14) Ornamental Hopper - 355x235x200mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H82(19) Ornamental Hopper - 482x235x200mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H82(24) Ornamental Hopper - 610x235x200mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H82(30) Ornamental Hopper - 762x235x200mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H11 Ornamental Hopper - 445 x180x370mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H12 Ornamental Hopper - 355x 230x 305mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H55 Ornamental Hopper - 305x197x255mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H58 Ornamental Hopper - 350x203x203mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H97 Ornamental Hopper - 320x197x232mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H100 Ornamental Hopper - 490 x 240 x 210mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H169 Ornamental Hopper - 300 x 197 x 222mm - Black
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H11 Ornamental Hopper - 445 x180x370mm - Transit Primed
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H12 Ornamental Hopper - 355x 230x 305mm - Transit Primed
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H42(12) Ornamental Hopper - 305x184x150mm - Transit Primed
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H42(14) Ornamental Hopper - 355x184x150mm - Transit Primed
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H42(18) Ornamental Hopper - 457x184x150mm - Transit Primed
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H42(24) Ornamental Hopper - 610x184x150mm - Transit Primed
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H55 Ornamental Hopper - 305x197x255mm - Transit Primed
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H58 Ornamental Hopper - 350x203x203mm - Transit Primed
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H97 Ornamental Hopper - 320x197x232mm - Transit Primed
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H82(14) Ornamental Hopper - 355x235x200mm - Transit Primed
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H82(19) Ornamental Hopper - 482x235x200mm - Transit Primed
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H82(24) Ornamental Hopper - 610x235x200mm - Transit Primed
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H82(30) Ornamental Hopper - 762x235x200mm - Transit Primed
Alumasc Apex Cast Iron H100 Ornamental Hopper - 490 x 240 x 210mm - Transit Primed
Popular black painted and primed cast iron products are usually available for next working day delivery when ordered before 11:30am, subject to stock. Custom RAL colours normally take around 7–10 working days.
For many UK homes, 115mm or 125mm guttering is a common choice. Smaller roof areas such as porches and outbuildings may use 100mm, while larger roofs or longer runs may need 150mm. Roof area, gutter profile and the number of outlets all matter, so it is worth checking before ordering.
Yes. We supply matching cast iron downpipes, hopper heads, brackets, outlets and fittings across the range, so you can put together a complete rainwater system rather than mixing different manufacturers or profiles.
Yes. Alongside painted black and primed finishes, many cast iron gutters, downpipes and hoppers can be supplied in custom RAL colours. Bespoke finishes are usually supplied within 7–10 working days.
Standard products can usually be returned within 30 days of delivery, although returns after the first 14 days may be subject to a restocking or handling charge. Made-to-order and custom-colour items are non-refundable, so it is worth checking sizes and finishes carefully before ordering.
Painted black products arrive with the finished colour already applied and are ready to install. Primed products are intended for projects where you want to apply the final decorative finish on site.
Normally, no. Plain Half Round, Beaded Half Round, Victorian Ogee, Moulded Ogee and Deepflow all use different shapes and fittings. It is best to keep the gutter lengths, unions, angles and outlets within the same profile and size.
Send us a photo and a few measurements. The overall width, depth, profile shape and downpipe diameter are usually enough to narrow it down and help identify the closest matching system.
You can buy individual components. We stock gutter lengths, unions, angles, stop ends, outlets, brackets, downpipes, bends, shoes, hopper heads and sundries separately, which is useful for repairs as well as complete installations.
Yes. If you have plans, elevations or even a marked-up sketch, send them over and we can help work through the likely gutter lengths, outlets, downpipes, angles and fittings required.
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