Seamless gutter installation
We form each straight gutter run at your property and fit it to carry water toward the outlets.
When you need it
Signs it is time
- Clean gutters still overflow when it rains.
- Joints between short sections drip or leave stains beneath the eave.
- Runs sag, pull away from the fascia or hold standing water.
- Older steel gutters have spreading rust or small holes.
- You're replacing the roof and want to review the gutters at the same time.
- The house has no gutters and runoff is splashing mud or washing out the ground below.
What we do
How we do the work
Seamless gutters are made to fit the length of your roof edge. Sectional gutters join short pieces together, leaving more places for sealant to age and water to escape. Our equipment shapes aluminum or copper coil at the house, then we cut and hang each run. The gutter still needs joints where it turns a corner or meets an outlet. We check the supporting wood, set the slope and position the downspouts so water can leave the roof without pooling beside the foundation. If an old gutter has been overflowing, finding out why is part of planning the new one.
Measure the roof edge
We measure each run at the house and check that the fascia boards are sound.
Form the gutters
We shape the coil on site and cut each continuous length to fit the eave.
Fit the supports
Hidden hangers are set 24 inches on center to support the gutter.
Set the slope
We allow 1/4 inch per 10 feet so water moves toward the outlets.
Position the downspouts
We place outlets to suit where runoff gathers along the roof edge.
Direct water away
Extensions or splash blocks guide the discharge away from the foundation.
Seal the connections
We seal corners, end caps and outlets where separate pieces meet.
Clear up and review
We remove offcuts and go over the finished installation with you.
The work
A run going up
Options
What you can choose
Seamless aluminum
Aluminum is light and doesn't rust like steel. It comes in more than 30 baked-on colors, with an expected service life of 20 to 30 years and a finish warranty against chipping and peeling.
Copper
Copper develops a patina as it ages and uses soldered joints. Its expected service life is 50 years or more, making it worth comparing where the material is a visible part of the house.
5-inch
The listed capacity is about 5,500 square feet of roof, paired with 2x3-inch or 3x4-inch downspouts. We check the actual collection area and roof layout before recommending this size.
6-inch
The listed capacity is roughly 40 percent more water: about 7,900 square feet when paired with 3x4-inch downspouts. It is an option to consider for large collection areas and concentrated valley runoff.
How long it takes
How long it takes, and what is covered
A crew hangs 150 to 200 feet in 4 to 6 hours from setup to cleanup. The gutter is formed on your driveway, so nothing waits on a delivery. The written estimate carries the dates.
- 10 yearsWorkmanship on new installs
- one to five years depending on scopeOn repairs, by scope
- 40 years on partsLeaf Blaster Pro gutter guards
Questions
Questions about seamless gutter installation
Why does 24 inches on center matter?
Hangers support the gutter when it is carrying water and debris. Wide gaps between them leave more metal unsupported, which can lead to sagging and water sitting between the attachment points. We place hidden hangers 24 inches on center to support the run and help it hold its shape. The concealed fixings also keep exposed screws out of view along the front of the gutter.
Should the gutter be level?
It needs a slight fall toward the downspout. We use one-quarter inch per ten feet so runoff moves toward the outlet instead of sitting along the bottom with silt and debris. The slope is small enough that the gutter still follows the roofline visually. Setting that pitch is part of the installation; a gutter can look straight from the yard and still fail to drain properly.
Where do the downspouts go?
We start with where the roof sends the water, then look at where it can drain away from the house. A valley or long gutter run may need an outlet closer to that collection point instead of only at the far corner. We also plan the discharge below, using splash blocks or drain pipes where appropriate. The outlet position and the route beyond it need to work together.
Related
Other rain gutters problems
Service
Gutter repair
Repairs for leaking joints, loose supports and sagging runs when the rest of the gutter can stay.
Service
Gutter guards
Leaf Blaster Pro micro-mesh for reducing debris inside sound existing gutters or a new installation.
Guide
Seamless or sectional gutter runs
Sectional gutters join shorter lengths along the roof edge.
Guide
5-inch or 6-inch gutters
Gutter size depends on the roof area feeding each run, the roof's slope and the outlets available to drain it.
Overview
Rain gutters
Seamless aluminum and copper, with repairs, cleaning and guards on the same crew.
Free estimate
Find out what it costs
Tell us what's happening at your property, one step at a time. We'll review your request during business hours and arrange a free inspection.
What happens after you send it
- We call during business hours to set a time.
- A free visit. We measure on site and nothing is signed at the door.
- The proposed work and the price, in writing.
- (925) 555-0100Phone
- Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PMHours
Sat by appointment · Sun closed
100 Example Road, Brentwood, CA 94513 · office@example-roofing.demo
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