FAQ

How much do gutters cost?

Installing gutters may be a science but so is creating a proposal, especially when one of the top questions is how much do gutters cost? It’s something we wish we could provide over the phone, but there are just too many factors involved that require someone to physically see your home to determine gutter needs and gutter cost.

To give you some perspective, here are some of the different factors taken into account every time a sales consultant generates a gutter proposal and the gutter installation cost:

  1. Roof type and pitch
  2. One, two or three story home
  3. Gutter metal, i.e. aluminum, galvanized, copper, etc.
  4. Gutter size needed based on roof volume
  5. Fascia type and style
  6. Hanging system and support method needed
  7. Length of soffit overhang from wall
  8. Number of corners and endcaps

As you can see, a lot goes into home gutters pricing. We would love to meet you and give you a price based on your home and your budget. Please contact us today to set up your free personalized proposal.

How are the gutters installed?

We developed our gutters with a simple goal: Provide the strongest, longest lasting gutters on the market. Our gutters can look just like any other gutter, but with stronger products and the best gutter installation methods this will give you the best value for your dollar.

With years of experience, we’ve perfected the process of installing new gutters, but always keep up with technology to enhance what we do. There are two aspects to every gutter system – the hardware and the method of installation of that hardware. While the hardware is important and there are multiple types to choose from, properly installing gutters is just as important to truly protect your home.

There are numerous things critical to properly installing gutters and channeling rainwater away from a house including:

1. Slope

Precise slope of the gutters ensures optimal rate of water flow toward the downspouts.  If you don’t do this the gutters will hold water which can cause the gutter to pull away from the home because of the weight of the gutters.

2. Downspouts

Proper location and proper number of downspouts have to be calculated.  Wrong location can mean water getting into your home or cause foundation issues.  Not enough downspouts can lead to standing water in the gutters or overflows during heavy rain.

3. Flashing

We always install gutters behind the flashing to prevent wood damage.  Homes with no flashing or incorrect flashing exposes bare wood to moisture and can damage your shingles, fascia or roof decking.

4. Proper hardware for the type of fascia you have

Fascia can be plum or angled and may have trim at the top next to the roofing material. When installing we make sure the placement of the gutter is correctly done and the products used insure they work correctly and don’t sage over time.

5. Hanging System

We use the strongest and best hangers on the market. Each bracket is strategically spaced to insure your system is solid.

6. Seams

Seamless gutters only have seams at corners but need to be aligned perfectly and fastened and sealed correctly to avoid leaks.  We use a generous amount of top grade sealant to achieve water tight corners & end caps.

Why Gutters?

Gutters are not glamorous. Yes, we said it. In fact, we’re sure there are many things you’d rather purchase first for your home.

What you may not also realize is that gutters are the very thing that protect many of the purchases made to beautify your home – a new deck or patio area; landscaping or repainting your house. Without gutters, the life and longevity of these investments are literally cut in half.

Rain gutters are a critical component of a home’s roofing system and a long-term investment in the infrastructure of your home. Gutters serve a single purpose – to reroute and direct rain away that falls on the roof of your home. Even just a few inches of rain can leave a destructive path, but gutters can protect your home in multiple ways:

  • Keeping water away from the foundation of your home, which can cause flooding and cracking of the foundation
  • Protecting your landscaping and topsoil from washing away
  • Avoiding waterfalls at entrances or other locations
  • Guarding siding, rock and stucco from backsplash stains and rot
  • Shield windows and doors from water infiltration and damage
  • Preventing the ground around your home from being waterlogged