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Gutters in Artesia, Sized and Sloped to Carry Water Away
When gutters sag, leak at the corners or overflow, water ends up against your walls and foundation. We repair, re-hang and replace gutters and downspouts, then send you photos of what we found and what we fixed, so you never have to climb a ladder to check.
What our gutter work covers and when it makes sense
Gutters have one job. They catch the water coming off your roof and send it somewhere harmless. When they fail, the damage shows up slowly: peeling paint on the fascia, stained stucco, or soil washed away along the side of your home.
Most of the year in Artesia is dry, so gutter trouble tends to hide until the first heavy winter storm. Fall is a good time for a look. We check the whole run, from the drip edge at the roof down to the downspout outlet, and send you a picture of each problem spot with a short note on what it means.
Sometimes a few new hangers and resealed corners are all you need. Other times the metal is thin, the board behind it is soft, and a new gutter system is the better use of your money. We tell you which one we see and show you why.
What's included in our gutter service
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Gutters formed on site
We roll aluminum gutters out of a machine at your home, cut to the exact length of each run, so the only joints sit at the corners. Fewer joints leave fewer spots for drips. You pick a color that matches your trim.
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Re-sloping and re-hanging
Each run needs a gentle fall, roughly a quarter inch per ten feet, toward its outlet. Where water sits in the trough, we reset the pitch. Old spikes come out and hidden hangers go in at tighter spacing, so a gutter full of rainwater stays level.
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Downspouts and outlets
Downspouts are matched to the roof area feeding them. We clear packed elbows and add extensions or splash pads that carry runoff several feet out from the base of your walls.
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Fascia boards and drip edge
A new gutter can't grip a rotten board. We swap out soft fascia and check that the drip edge directs runoff into the trough rather than behind it.
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Corner and end cap sealing
If your gutters still have years left, we scrape out failed sealant at the joints, reseal them and replace end caps that drip.
Questions about Gutters?
Call(562) 600-9619Signs your gutters need attention
Overflow in a steady rain
When water pours past the outer lip before it ever reaches a downspout, something is off. Usually the trough is clogged, undersized for the roof above, or pitched backward.
Dips and gaps at the fascia
A run that bows between hangers or tilts away from the house has lost its hold. One more heavy storm can pull it down.
Drips under every joint
Sectional gutters made from short pieces leak as the sealant ages. Rust marks or drip trails on the ground below each joint give it away.
Streaks and peeling paint
Dark stains on stucco, flaking paint or spongy wood near the roof edge usually mean runoff is slipping behind the gutter.
Soggy ground by the house
Mulch washed into the lawn, standing water or sinking soil near a downspout means runoff is landing too close to your home.
How a gutter job runs, step by step
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Free inspection, documented
We walk the outside of your home, check every run from a ladder, and photograph sags, leaks and soft fascia. Those pictures come with your free written estimate.
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Going over the plan
We talk through which runs can be repaired, which should be replaced, and which color you'd like. Then we pick a work day that fits your week.
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The work day
Old gutters come down first. We fix any damaged fascia, form the new runs, hang them and connect the downspouts. On most homes everything is done before the end of the day.
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Flow check and tidy-up
Before we pack up, water goes through every run to prove it drains to the outlet. We collect old metal, screws and sealant scraps, then send you after photos of the finished gutters.
What sets the cost of a gutter job
Two things drive the number: how many feet of gutter your home needs and how much work it takes to hang them right. Your written estimate breaks the job into separate lines so nothing is hidden. Financing is available through Service Finance Company, subject to credit approval.
- Footage and height
- We price by the linear foot of gutter and downspout. Second-story runs and steep roof edges add ladder work and setup.
- Gutter size
- Most single-story homes do fine with five-inch gutters. Bigger or steeper roofs can push more water than that, so they may call for six-inch gutters and larger downspouts.
- What the fascia looks like
- Rotted wood has to be replaced before new gutters go up. We note soft spots at the inspection, with pictures, so they show up on the estimate rather than mid-job.
- Fix or replace
- Resealing and re-hanging a few sections costs much less than a full new system. We quote the repair when it will hold, and tell you straight when it won't.
Gutter questions we hear often
Should I replace my gutters when I get a new roof?
Usually it's worth considering. The drip edge is replaced during a reroof, and the gutters have to come off for that anyway. If yours are still sound, we can remove them with care and rehang them. Our Roof Replacement page explains the rest of that project.
Can you fix my gutters instead of replacing them?
Often, yes. Leaking corners, loose hangers and bad pitch are usually repairable. When the metal has rusted through or the runs are badly bent, a patch won't last, and we'll show you a photo of the problem so you can see it yourself.
Do I need five-inch or six-inch gutters?
The answer comes from the roof, not the gutter. A large or steep section of roof sheds water fast enough to shoot right over a small trough. We measure the area and pitch feeding each run during the inspection and recommend the size that will keep up.
Will insurance cover damaged gutters?
If wind or a falling limb damaged them, the gutters may belong in a claim. We work directly with your insurance claim, supplying photos and a line-item estimate, but the adjuster decides what's covered. Our Storm Damage Repair page covers the roof side.
See what your gutters need before the rain does
We'll inspect your gutters for free, show you pictures of what we find, and hand you a written estimate you can keep. If a few repairs will do the job, that's what we'll tell you.