Gutter installation and repair
Gutters collect roof runoff and move it away from your fascia, siding and foundation. Repairs fix sagging, leaking seams and bad pitch; replacement usually means seamless aluminum gutters sized for your roof.
- Fast callback on emergency requests
- Independent local roofers that serve your ZIP
- Photos and a written report for your insurer
- Free to call; the roofer quotes before work starts
Gutters that overflow or pull away from the house push water behind the fascia and into the roof edge, rotting wood and staining siding. Downspouts that dump next to the foundation send water into basements and crawl spaces.
Gutters are often replaced with a roof, because the drip edge and fascia are exposed at the same time. See roof replacement. Hail can also dent gutters, which helps document a hail claim.
Gutter Installation and Repair at a glance
- What it is
- Gutters collect roof runoff and move it away from your fascia, siding and foundation.
- Urgency
- Soon. Start within a day or two.
- Typical steps
- Assess → Repair fascia → Install → Test
- Who does it
- An independent, local roofing contractor
Signs
When you need gutter installation and repair
- Water spilling over the gutter edge in rain
- Gutters sagging or pulling away from the fascia
- Leaking seams or corners
- Peeling paint or rot on fascia boards
- Soil washing out under downspouts
Process
What the crew does
- 1
Assess
Size, pitch, fascia condition and downspout placement are checked.
- 2
Repair fascia
Rotted fascia is replaced before new gutters go up.
- 3
Install
Gutters are hung with hidden hangers at the correct pitch, with downspouts and extensions.
- 4
Test
Water is run through to confirm flow.
Cost
What affects the price
Every job is scoped on site. These are the factors that move the number.
- Linear feet and number of stories
- Seamless versus sectional gutters
- Gutter size and material
- Fascia repair and guards
Before the crew arrives
What you can do, and when to stop
Safe to do
- Clean gutters twice a year from a stable ladder
- Add downspout extensions away from the foundation
Stop and call if
- Two-story work without proper equipment
- Fascia or roof-edge rot
FAQ
Gutter Installation and Repair questions
Are gutter guards worth it?
They reduce cleaning in heavily wooded areas, but no guard is maintenance-free. Quality and fit matter more than the type.
Seamless or sectional gutters?
Seamless gutters are formed on site to length, with fewer joints to leak. They're the common choice for replacement.
Available in 51 states
Related
Related services
Roof Replacement
Roof replacement removes the old roofing down to the decking, repairs damaged decking, and installs new underlayment, flashing, ventilation and roofing.
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Roof Leak Repair
Roof leak repair means tracing water back to where it actually enters, usually flashing, a vent boot, a damaged shingle or a valley, and sealing or replacing that part.
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Hail Damage Roof Repair
Hail damage shows up as bruises or dents in shingles, loose granules, cracked vents and dented metal.
Learn moreRoof leaking or storm-damaged?
Stop the source if you can, then call. We'll connect you with a local roofing contractor that serves your ZIP.
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