Gutter Replacement Services

Before you book

Rain gutter replacement or repair: making the call

The question to ask is not whether the gutters can be repaired, because almost anything can be patched, but whether repair is still good value. A useful rule of thumb: if the repairs needed this year would cost more than about a third of a full replacement, or you have paid for repairs on the same runs two years running, replacement is usually the cheaper path over the next decade.

Look at the condition of the metal itself. Aluminum that is dented, kinked or bowed between hangers can be rehung but rarely looks straight again. Galvanized steel that shows rust spots on the inside of the trough is rusting through from the inside, where water sits. Vinyl that has gone chalky and brittle cracks when it is flexed. Joints matter too: a sectional system leaking at many of its connectors will keep leaking, because each new sealant joint has the same short life as the last.

Size is the third test. If the gutters overflow along their whole length in heavy rain even when clean and correctly pitched, the system is undersized for the roof. No repair fixes that; only a wider gutter, larger downspouts or more outlets will.

Replacing one side or the whole house

Gutters on different sides of a house wear at different rates. The north side may stay damp and grow moss, the side under the trees clogs and sags, and the sunny side fades. Replacing only the worst elevation is a reasonable choice if the rest are sound, though new and old sections may not match in color, and joining a new seamless run to an old sectional one creates a joint that needs care. Ask the contractor whether a partial replacement will look and drain properly before deciding.

Upgrades worth making during a replacement

Replacement is the cheapest time to correct the old system's mistakes. Common upgrades include moving from 5-inch to 6-inch gutters on large or steep roofs, switching from 2x3-inch to 3x4-inch downspouts, adding an outlet on long runs, replacing spikes and ferrules with hidden hangers at closer spacing, and fitting a drip edge where there was none. If you are considering gutter guards, fitting them at the same time saves a second visit.

Gutter removal, fascia and the hidden part of the job

The old gutter has to come off before anyone can see the wood behind it, so a replacement quote often includes an allowance or a per-foot price for fascia repair rather than a fixed figure. That is normal and honest; a quote that promises no fascia work before the gutter is off is guessing. What you should expect is to be shown any soft wood and given a price before it is replaced.

Removal also means disposal. Old aluminum, steel and copper are scrap metal and are usually recycled. Vinyl generally goes to landfill. Haul-away should appear in the quote, not as a surprise on the invoice.

Roof and gutter replacement together

When a storm damages both the roof and the gutters, an insurance claim may cover both, and the work is often done by a roofing contractor who subcontracts or self-performs the gutter part. Ask who is installing the gutters, what size and gauge they are, and whether the gutter work carries its own warranty. Roof restoration jobs, such as coating a metal or flat roof, also commonly include new gutters, because the old ones are removed for access.

Siding and gutter replacement

Re-siding a house is another natural point to replace gutters. New siding is usually installed with the gutters off, and the trim, fascia and gutter colors can be chosen together. Make sure the siding contractor and the gutter installer agree on the order: fascia and drip edge first, then siding, then gutters, so the gutter hangers fasten into solid wood rather than through new siding panels.

Replacing built-in and concrete gutters

Older homes and some commercial buildings have gutters built into the roof edge or the cornice, lined with metal or formed in concrete. Replacing them is a bigger project than a standard gutter swap: some owners reline the built-in gutter to keep the original look, while others close it off and fit external gutters instead. The right choice depends on the building's age, any historic district rules and the condition of the structure around the old gutter.

Choosing among gutter replacement companies

Gutter replacement companies include gutter specialists, roofing companies and exterior remodelers. The best gutter replacement company for most homes is one that forms seamless gutters on site, checks the fascia before quoting, and hauls away the old system. When comparing rain gutter replacement companies, ask for the same scope in writing from each so the prices line up.

Local gutter replacement companies in your area know the local weather, so they can size the gutters and downspouts for your rainfall and snow. The companies that replace gutters through our network also handle gutter and eaves replacement together when the fascia and soffit are worn.

Repair, cleaning or replacement?

Gutter repair vs replacement comes down to how much of the system is failing. A blocked gutter needs gutter blockage removal, not new gutters. A few leaking joints or one sagging run need repair. Replacement makes sense when rust, many leaks, wrong size or rotten fascia affect most of the house.