Gutter Services
By selecting a full-service gutter installation company, you'll get the best value and longest lifespan from your system. The Tempe companies we recommend can do all these jobs and more:
- Installation: An expert technician can help you install a new gutter system safely without violating your roof's warranty.
- Cleaning: Most Tempe homeowners should clean their gutters two to six times per year. Even the most fearless weekend warriors, however, might hate climbing ladders and handling the mess themselves. A gutter professional can save you time and sanity by handling the cleaning.
- Repair: Whether you're dealing with cracking, holes, loose sections, mold, or sagging, an experienced Tempe gutter professional can identify and solve your gutter issues quickly.
- Gutter guard installation: Want to stop leaves from clogging up your downspouts? Are pests like birds making their home inside them? Gutter guards can help in both cases, and a qualified gutter guard company can help you choose and install the right kind.
If you like a particular gutter service provider, many will offer long-term maintenance plans that cover new installation, routine cleaning, and repairs as needed. There are options to pay monthly or annually for these packages.
How To Choose a Gutter Installer
Thoroughly researching gutter companies ahead of time helps you avoid overpaying or getting low-quality work. When vetting gutter installers, look for:
Assess Their Experience
Look for local gutter providers that have been in operation for many years or decades. Providers with this kind of expertise are familiar with local climate, weather trends, and architecture styles, which helps them properly analyze your needs and get you the best gutters for your home. Typically, extensive experience also means proven techniques for safe, efficient gutter installation.
Verify Proper Licensing and Insurance
Make sure to choose a company with the right certifications. Ask to see licensing, bonding, and insurance documentation before committing to a contract. Current documentation means that a company follows best practices and local regulations, giving you peace of mind.
Check Reviews and Referrals
Peruse online reviews on sites such as the Better Business Bureau, Google, and Yelp. Verify that the company provides high-quality work and good customer service. Look for long-term happy customers to understand a company's dependability. Watch for red flags like poor communication or incomplete jobs. All our recommended providers have a high number of reviews with a good average rating.
Choose Reputable Brands
Pick a gutter installer with manufacturer certification. These companies that completed the training program are trained to install gutters per the manufacturer's specifications for the best results.
Examine Warranties
Choose contractors that have robust manufacturer guarantees on supplies, as well as their own installation guarantees. Look for 5 to 10 year warranties on regular aluminum gutters and 1 to 3 year warranties on labor.
Gutter Installation Materials
Look for durable materials – such as heavy-gauge aluminum – that won't easily warp, rust, or decay as time passes. Materials that can withstand Tempe’s local weather are best. Also check that paints and finishes have an equally lengthy lifespan.
Questions to Ask
Be sure to ask thorough questions when comparing different gutter installers. You'll want to ask questions including these:
- How long is the full installation process? Most providers can usually complete a gutter installation project in around one day's time.
- How will you ensure the new gutters have the right slope and pitch to prevent standing water? Proper slope and pitch helps prevent overflow. Your contractor should know how to correctly align a gutter system with your home’s roof.
- How do you make sure there’s smooth integration with my current roof? Check whether steps like underlayment replacement are included.
- What gutter materials are best for my specific home style and the local weather conditions? Factors such as Tempe's typical annual rainfall and the risk of inclement weather in your area will affect the size and type of gutter you should get. Learn the pros and cons of each gutter material.
- Can you give me a detailed quote for both full gutter replacement and fixes for problem areas? Get quotes in writing to ensure you understand the cost of your gutter installation before the work begins.
- Are you also able to install gutter guards? Gutter guards help prevent clogs that occur due to debris from trees falling into your gutters.
- What are the specific warranty coverages on materials and labor? Quality materials are often backed by 5–10 year warranties. Labor is usually back by a 1-3 year warranty.
Doing your research to evaluate and compare multiple companies will help you choose the right gutter installation company. Investing in new gutters now helps avoid much pricier water and structural damage in the future.
