What this covers
Most gutter problems are hangers, seams and pitch. The company replaces failed spikes with hidden screw hangers, repitches runs that hold water, cleans and reseals miters, end caps and outlet joints with gutter sealant, replaces crushed or split sections and bent downspouts, and reattaches straps and extensions. Where the gutter has pulled loose because the fascia is rotten, the fascia is repaired first. Hail-dented or storm-torn gutters are documented and replaced in matching profile and color. Careful work shows in runs that are straight and tight to the fascia, seams sealed from the inside, and a hose test that proves water reaches the downspouts and leaves the house.
When to call
- Water pouring over the front edge or dripping at a corner in rain.
- A run that sags or has pulled away from the fascia.
- Standing water and debris in one spot after every rain.
- A downspout that is crushed, disconnected or dumping at the foundation.
What to expect
- InspectHangers, seams, pitch, downspouts and the fascia are checked, often during rain or with a hose.
- RepairHangers are replaced, runs repitched, seams resealed and sections or downspouts replaced.
- TestThe system is flushed and checked for flow and leaks.
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Questions people ask
Repair or replace the gutters?
Sound seamless gutters with hanger or seam problems are worth repairing. Sectional gutters leaking at many joints, or runs dented along their length, are usually replaced.
Why are the gutters pulling away?
Spikes loosen in the fascia over time, especially where the wood has softened. New hidden hangers screwed into sound wood hold; rotten fascia is replaced first.
Can a leaking corner be fixed?
Yes. The miter is cleaned, dried and resealed from the inside, or the corner piece replaced if it is cracked or corroded.
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