ServicesGutters
Gutter Installation and Repair in Lynwood
Sagging runs, dripping corners and downspouts that dump water against the wall all get sorted out, or replaced with new gutters when that is the better call. One person handles your job, from measuring the roofline to hauling off the old metal and leaving the yard clean.
What gutters do, and when they need us
Gutters catch the water coming off your roof and carry it to a spot where it can't do harm. When they sag, leak at the seams or pull off the fascia, that water drops straight down along the wall. It soaks the soil by the foundation, splashes stucco, stains walkways and slowly rots the wood behind the gutter.
Here most of the year's rain comes in a few winter storms. Gutters sit dry for months, fill with leaves and grit, then get hit with a lot of water at once. That is when weak hangers and clogged downspouts show up. We check the gutters together with the roof edge, because a lot of gutter trouble actually starts at the drip edge or a soft fascia board.
You deal with one person the whole way. The same person walks your roofline, writes the estimate, sets the work date and checks the finished job with you.
What our gutter work includes
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New one-piece gutters
For most homes we hang aluminum gutters formed on site and cut to the full length of each run. No joints along the straight sections means fewer places to drip. We match the profile and color to your trim as closely as we can.
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Leak and seam repair
Dripping corners, loose end caps and failed seams get cleaned and resealed or replaced. If a section is bent or worn through, we swap that section instead of patching it a second time.
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Rehanging and correcting pitch
A gutter needs a slight fall toward the downspout. When a run holds water in the middle, we reset the hangers and fix the slope so it drains.
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Downspouts and extensions
We place downspouts so each one carries its share of the roof, then add elbows, extensions or splash blocks to move water off the slab and away from the walls.
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Fascia and roof edge check
Before anything goes up, we check the fascia board and drip edge behind it. Soft wood gets shown to you in photos, and we tell you plainly if it should be replaced first. On homes getting a new roof, we hang gutters after the drip edge is in. That edge work gets the same care as the shingles.
Questions about Gutters?
Call(310) 987-4459Signs your gutters need work
Rain going over the lip
When water overflows the outer edge and the downspout barely runs, something is blocking the flow or the run slopes back toward the wrong end.
Dips and gaps at the fascia
A gutter that bows down or tips away from the house has hangers that have let go. The board it's screwed into has often softened as well.
Drips at seams and corners
Older sectional gutters leak where pieces join. A steady drip in one spot during rain is the giveaway.
Puddles or washed-out soil by the walls
Pooling at the foundation, splashed stucco or a dug-out line in the planter bed all mean water is landing where it shouldn't.
Peeling paint or rot on the trim
Paint that keeps flaking off the fascia, or wood that dents when you press it, points to water running behind the gutter.
How a gutter job goes
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You call, we set a visit
Tell us what you're seeing. We pick a time to come out for a free estimate, and you get the name of the person who will run your job.
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We measure and look closely
We walk the roofline, measure each run and check pitch, hangers, fascia and downspouts. We take photos as we go. Then you get a free written estimate with each part listed.
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Work day
We take down the old gutters, repair the wood behind them if you approved it, hang the new runs and set the downspouts. Many jobs finish in a day. Long runs or wood repair can add time, and we tell you that up front.
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Hose test and pickup
We put a hose on the roof and watch each run empty into its downspout and out past the walls. After that we gather the old metal, loose screws and sealant bits, and look over the finished work with you before we go.
What sets the price of gutters
Two things drive a gutter price: how many feet of gutter your home needs and the shape of the wood it hangs on. Every part and the labor show up as their own lines on the written estimate, so nothing on the final bill comes as a surprise.
- Length and corners
- Total feet of gutter is the biggest piece. Every inside and outside corner adds material and labor.
- Downspouts and drainage
- More downspouts, longer extensions and extra elbows to route water around a patio all add up.
- Condition of the fascia
- Rotted boards have to be replaced before new gutters can hold. We show you photos so you can see why.
- Size and style
- Standard K-style aluminum covers most homes. A larger gutter for a big roof section, or half-round for looks, costs more.
- Height and access
- A second story or a tight side yard means more ladder work and setup time.
Gutter questions we hear
Does my house really need gutters?
Not every house has them, and some get by fine on certain sides. If water is splashing your walls, pooling by the foundation or wearing out a walkway, gutters fix that. We'll tell you straight if a side of your home doesn't need them.
Can you repair my gutters, or do they need replacing?
If the runs are solid and the problem is a few bad seams or loose hangers, a repair usually makes sense. If they are bent in several places, leaking at most joints or hung on rotted wood, replacing is the better spend. We show you what we found and give you both options when both are real.
Should I replace my gutters with a new roof?
If your gutters are in good shape, we can often take them down and rehang them after the roof work. If they are old or the fascia is soft, it makes sense to handle both while we are already at the edge. We go over it on your estimate for roof replacement.
A storm pulled my gutters loose. Can you help with insurance?
Yes. We work directly with your insurance claim, with photos and a written list of the damage. If the roof took a hit too, our storm damage repair work covers that on the same visit.
Get your gutters checked before the next rain
Call and we'll set a time to measure your roofline and look at the wood behind it. You'll talk to the same person from the estimate until the last downspout is set.