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Gutters in Hilliard, Hung on Wood That Will Hold Them
We repair and replace gutters, and we start with the board they hang from. Soft fascia, missing drip edge and years of caulk patches get found first. Then your new gutters stay put and send water away from your home instead of into it.
What Gutter Work Looks Like on an Older House
A gutter only works if it's pitched right, sealed tight and fastened to solid wood. On a lot of older homes, at least one of those went wrong years ago. We see sectional gutters with leaking seams, downspouts that empty right at the slab, and spikes pulled loose from fascia that's gone soft behind the paint.
So we don't just swap the metal. We look at why the old system failed. Sometimes it's a ten-minute fix: reseal a corner, rehang a sagging run, add a downspout extension. Sometimes the wood behind it is rotten and has to come out first. We'll tell you which one you have before any price comes up.
Afternoon storms here can dump a lot of rain in a short time. Gutters sized and pitched for that keep water off your walls, out of your fascia and away from your foundation.
What's Included in Our Gutter Work
One-piece gutters formed at your home
We roll each run off a coil with a machine parked at your curb and cut it to fit your eave. Joints only show up where the roofline turns or a run stops, so there's very little left to leak.
Fascia and soffit repair
As a licensed general contractor, we cut out rotted fascia and soffit and replace it before new gutters go up. Hanging new metal on soft wood just starts the clock on the next failure.
Drip edge added where it's missing
Many older roofs were shingled without drip edge, so water wicks behind the gutter and into the board. We add it so runoff lands in the trough.
Hidden hangers, not spikes
Old spike-and-ferrule setups work loose as the wood dries and swells. We screw in hidden hangers set tight together, so a run packed with rain and pine straw stays level instead of bowing.
Downspouts and extensions
We place downspouts where the water can actually go, then add extensions or turn them toward a slope so it doesn't pool against your foundation.
Repairs on gutters worth keeping
If your gutters are sound, we reseal seams, fix sagging runs and correct the pitch. No need to replace what still works.
Signs Your Gutters Need Attention
- Water spilling over the front
- Clean gutters that still overflow in a hard rain are usually too small, pitched wrong or short a downspout.
- Dark stains or peeling paint on the fascia
- That's water getting behind the gutter. The wood under the paint may already be soft.
- Sagging runs or loose spikes
- A gutter pulling away from the house is either loose or hanging on rotten wood. Either way, it will drop further with the next heavy rain.
- Drips at every seam
- Sectional gutters leak at the joints as the sealant ages. Lots of old caulk smeared on the seams means someone has been fighting this for a while.
- Washed-out soil or a wet crawlspace
- Water dumping at the foundation shows up as trenches in the mulch, puddles by the slab or damp under the house.
How We Handle Your Gutter Job
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A close look before any number
We go around the full roofline, push on the fascia boards and check whether drip edge is there at all. If something up on the roof is feeding the problem, we'll show you, and you can decide on roof repair as a separate job.
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You get the estimate by phone or in person
We go over what needs fixing, what's optional and what can wait. You'll know if wood repair is in the price before we start.
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Out with the old, fix the wood
We take down the old gutters, replace any rotted fascia and add drip edge. Old metal and wood scraps go in our trailer, not your yard.
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Hang, test and clean up
New gutters go up with the right pitch toward each downspout. We run water through them to check the flow, then pick up screws and trim from the ground.
What Moves the Price of Gutters
Most gutter jobs come down to how many feet of gutter you need and what shape the wood is in. We can't know the second part until we look, which is why we check the fascia before quoting. Your estimate is free, and financing is available if the job turns out bigger than planned.
- Length and stories
- More linear feet costs more. A two-story run takes more ladder work and more time than a single-story eave.
- Fascia and soffit condition
- Rotten wood is the biggest unknown on older homes. A few feet of new board adds a little. A full side of rot adds more.
- Gutter size and downspout count
- Larger gutters and extra downspouts handle heavy rain better and cost a bit more in material.
- Corners and roofline shape
- A simple rectangle is quicker than a house with lots of corners, additions and short runs.
Gutter Questions We Hear
- Can you repair my gutters, or do they have to be replaced?
- A lot of the time, repair is enough. When the metal still has life in it and the board behind it is firm, resealing the joints and rehanging the low spots may do the job. We'll give you a plain answer either way.
- Why do you keep talking about the fascia?
- Because that's what holds the gutter up. On older homes, years of overflow can rot the board behind the paint. If we hang new gutters on it, they'll pull loose again.
- Do you warranty gutter work?
- Yes. Our gutter installation and repair is covered by our 5-year workmanship warranty. We'll go over what that covers when we give you the estimate.
- Should I get gutter guards?
- It depends on what's overhead. Under pines and oaks, guards can cut down on cleaning, though nothing makes gutters maintenance-free. We'll tell you if they're worth it for your home.
- Will you need to be on my roof?
- Usually just at the edge to set drip edge. If we notice loose shingles or flashing there, we'll show you photos. You can also ask about a full roof inspection.
Find Out What's Behind Your Gutters
We'll check the gutters, the fascia and where the water ends up, then give you a straight answer on repair or replacement. The estimate costs nothing.