Gutter Services
By choosing a full-service gutter installation company, you'll get the best value and longest lifespan from your system. The Millbrae companies on our list can handle all these jobs and more:
- Repair: Gutter problems can happen to anyone. Whether you're struggling with leaks, cracks, or sagging gutters, a local Millbrae professional can diagnose and fix the problem before it gets worse.
- Installation: An expert contractor can help you install a new gutter system safely while protecting your roof's warranty.
- Cleaning: Gutters require regular cleaning. Millbrae residents have moderate tree cover with dry conditions, making an environment rife for clogged gutters.
- Gutter guard installation: Gutter guards will help stop plant matter from clogging your downspouts. No matter the style or age of your gutter system, a local gutter guard company can install the right guards for them.
If you find a gutter services provider you want to stick with, many will offer long-term maintenance plans that cover new installation, repairs, and routine cleaning as needed. There are options to pay monthly or annually for these packages.
How To Choose a Gutter Installer
Carefully vet gutter installers before hiring one. This helps avoid overpaying or getting low-quality work. When looking into gutter installation companies, look for these attributes:
Assess Their Experience
When looking for gutter installation, we recommend choosing a local company that's served your area for many years, ideally decades. A provider's extensive knowledge of the area's climate, weather, and popular home styles helps it evaluate your needs and get you the right gutters for your home. These well-established experts employ time-tested methods to ensure safe, effective gutter installation.
Verify Proper Licensing and Insurance
When picking a company, make sure that it has the proper qualifications. Ask to see licensing, bonding, and insurance documentation before signing a contract. Proper certification and insurance mean that the company follows regulations and that you'll avoid issues if property damage or an injury occurs during the project.
Check Reviews and Referrals
Browse online reviews on sites like Yelp, the Better Business Bureau, and Google. Check that the company has a track record of quality work and good customer service. Look for happy long-term customers to get insights into a company's reliability. Be on the lookout for red flags, like poor communication or unfinished jobs. All the providers we recommend boast a good average rating across a high number of reviews.
Choose Reputable Brands
Look for a gutter installer that's certified directly by the manufacturer. This way, you’ll have a business with manufacturer-backed credentials that's trained to install your gutters per the manufacturer's specifications. This helps ensure the best results.
Examine Warranties
Choose contractors that have robust manufacturer warranties on supplies, as well as their own installation warranties. Look for 5-10 year warranties on regular aluminum gutters and 1 to 3 year warranties on labor.
Gutter Installation Materials
Look for resilient materials – such as heavy-gauge aluminum – that won't easily warp, rust, or decay as time passes. Materials that can withstand Millbrae’s local weather are best. Also check that paints and finishes have an equally extended lifespan.
Questions to Ask
To properly evaluate gutter installation providers, you'll want to make sure to ask detailed questions such as these:
- Are you also able to install gutter guards? Adding gutter guards helps prevent blockages that result from leaves and debris falling into your gutters.
- What warranties do you offer for materials and workmanship? High-quality materials typically come with 5–10 year warranties. Labor is typically back by a 1-3 year guarantee.
- How will you make sure there’s smooth integration with my existing roof? Look for steps such as underlayment replacement.
- What steps do you take to ensure my new gutters have the right slope and pitch to prevent standing water? Correct slope and pitch significantly diminish overflow risk. Your gutter installation provider should know how to properly align a gutter system with your roof.
- How long will the full installation process take? Most companies are able to get installations done in around one day.
- What gutter materials are recommended for the local weather conditions and my specific home style? Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each gutter material, accounting for important factors such as Millbrae's typical annual rainfall and the weight and volume of the gutters.
- Can you give me a detailed quote for both full gutter replacement and problem area fixes? Get quotes in writing to make sure you know the price of your gutter installation before the job begins.
Taking the time to thoroughly research all of your options will help you find the right gutter installer for your needs. Investing in new gutters helps avoid much more costly water and structural damage down the road.
