Gutter Installation FAQs

Seamless gutters and downspouts in heavy-duty .032-gauge aluminum, copper and galvanized steel. We install 5- and 6-inch K-style gutters and 5- and 6-inch half-round gutters, and aluminum comes in 22 colors. We also install gutter guards.

Yes. We form each run in one piece at your home, in aluminum, galvanized steel or copper, and only add seams at corners or in rare special situations. We can even do seamless half-round gutters, which is unusual in our industry. To check your current gutters, look along the longer runs: if you see two sections overlapping, they probably aren’t seamless.

K-style is the most common gutter on homes. The name comes from the shape of the gutter’s profile. Homes may also have half-round gutters, and commercial buildings may use K-style, half-round or box gutters. Our guide to gutter types can help you tell which you have.

Yes. We install copper gutters in both half-round and K-style, and our installers are experienced with copper. If copper is outside your budget, we also offer aluminum that looks like copper.

No. PVC gutters get brittle, can’t carry as much snow load as metal gutters, and don’t look as good as aluminum or copper.

On average, aluminum gutters last 20 to 30 years and copper gutters up to 50, depending on the type of gutter and how well it’s maintained. Most gutters we replace have pulled away from the house because of rotting wood or old spike hangers, or were damaged by trees or heavy ice and snow. We install heavy-gauge gutters on a heavy-duty hidden hanger screw system.

It depends on the size of your roof and how much rain falls in your area. We’ll look at both during your estimate and recommend the right size for your home or business.

Yes. We’ll come to your home and work out a setup that can handle very heavy rain, using larger gutters and downspouts and diverters where needed so the water goes where it should.

Yes. We do it all the time on homes and commercial buildings, and we make sure the gutters are properly secured to prevent leaks or damage. We’ll look at how your roof is set up before recommending anything.

Yes. It may take special brackets or anchors to fasten the gutters securely, and our crews have the experience to handle it.

Often we can, as long as there are solid boards at regular intervals to attach the gutters to, which there usually are. Give us a call so we can give you a definite answer for your house.

Several cost-effective types: helmet-style gutter shields such as Leaf Sentry, metal filter-style guards such as Leaf Relief, and micromesh guards. Our estimator will help you choose the right gutter guard for your home, and you can see samples in person at your estimate.

Yes, if your gutters are in good condition. We can install most types of gutter guards on existing gutters after we clean them thoroughly.

Clogged gutters overflow. Water can run behind the gutters and into the house, soak the siding, damage the roof, pool around the foundation and flood the basement. The weight of wet debris can make gutters sag and pull away from the fascia. Standing water attracts mosquitoes and other pests, encourages mold and mildew, and the overflow erodes soil and damages landscaping.

Yes, through Next Day Gutter Cleaning. An average cleaning takes two to three hours, longer on a bigger home or business or when the downspouts are badly clogged.

We clean your gutters and downspouts thoroughly and clear anything we can reach at the top of underground drain pipes, but we don’t have the equipment to clean out buried drain lines. If yours need it, we can recommend a company, or install downspout extensions that bypass the underground drains where that makes sense.

Usually very quickly. Unless your job needs special materials ordered, we can often install the next day or shortly after. We can also usually come out for your estimate soon after you contact us. Book a time online.

Usually less than a day, and a smaller job may take only a few hours. Adding gutter guards or fascia repair can add a good amount of time.

Normally, no. We just need a reliable way to reach you in case something comes up.

We accept payment by check or credit card.

The strongest no-rust screws, in hidden hangers. We don’t use the old-style spikes and ferrules, which tend to pull away and fail after a few years.

Yes, we install drip edge as needed on a project.

Yes. Our installers install fascia board and wrap it on request, usually in PVC, which looks good and helps the wood last longer. We also install soffit.

Yes, and it’s one of the most common requests we get. Moving water away from the house helps prevent water damage and basement flooding, and we’ll help you choose the best option for your property.

Yes. Read about the benefits of rain barrels on our blog.

Most homeowners don’t have the skills or equipment. Gutters have to be cut and hung with the right pitch to drain properly for years, and working at height is dangerous. If you still want to do it yourself, or you’re a contractor, our sister company IOgutters.com can drop off seamless K-style or half-round materials for you to install.

We work with top-rated brands of gutter coil and leaf protection, and many of our systems come with a lifetime warranty. We’ve been in business since 1999, so we’ll be around to stand behind the work.

Call us at 877-257-4331. In the unusual case that something comes up after we finish, we’ll come back and take care of it.

Very likely. We’ve worked across Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC for more than two decades, and we’re happy to give you a reference from one of your neighbors. See the areas we serve.

Leaks, rust, sagging or holes are all signs. If you notice any of them, book an estimate and we’ll inspect your gutters.

Gutters carry the water that lands on your roof away from the house. When they don’t work, the damage often goes unnoticed until it’s expensive: we regularly see wood rot, mold and damaged ceilings caused by failing gutters. Gutters that overflow or hold standing water can also breed mosquitoes.