How often should gutters be cleaned?

At least once in late fall after the leaves drop, and again in spring. Homes under big trees may need more.

Should gutters be replaced with the roof?

It's a good time to check them, since new drip edge and gutters fit together. Gutters in good shape can often stay.

Gutter Repair & Replacement in Dayton, OH

Common problems

Sagging sections, joints that drip, gutters pulled away from the fascia, downspouts that dump water next to the foundation, and overflow in heavy rain.

Leaves and seeds

The Miami Valley's mature maples and oaks fill gutters every fall, and spring seeds and blossoms add more. Clogged gutters overflow, rot fascia boards and help ice dams form.

Pitch and sizing

Gutters need a slight slope toward each downspout. Long runs or steep roofs may need larger gutters or extra downspouts to keep up with summer downpours.

Downspouts and drainage

Downspouts should discharge several feet from the foundation. Wet basements are common in older Dayton homes, and gutters are one of the first things to check.

Gutter guards

Guards cut down on cleaning but don't eliminate it. Ask how a guard handles fine seeds and pine needles, and whether it affects the roof warranty.

Get a quote

Let the roofer know where water overflows or pools. Send a request and a roofer will get in touch.

Ice in gutters

In a Dayton winter, gutters can fill with ice and pull loose under the weight. Clean, well-pitched gutters with sturdy hangers handle it far better than sagging ones full of leaves.

Fascia and soffit

Overflowing gutters soak the fascia board they hang on, and the soffit below. Soft, peeling or stained wood behind the gutter needs replacing before new gutters go up.

Seamless gutters

Seamless aluminium gutters are made on site to the length of each run, so there are fewer joints to leak. Ask about the gauge of the metal and the hanger spacing, which affect how they cope with snow and ice.