Gutter Services
Full-service gutter installation companies give homeowners the most value for their dollar. Each Monument provider we recommend can support you with many services, such as the following:
- Cleaning: Most Monument residents should clean their gutters two to six times per year. Even the best weekend warriors, however, might dread climbing ladders and handling the mess themselves. A gutter professional can save your sanity and valuable time by handling the cleaning.
- Repair: Gutter problems can happen to anyone. Whether you're struggling with leaks, cracks, or sagging gutters, a local Monument professional can diagnose and correct the problem before it can worsen.
- Gutter guard installation: By hiring a professional to install gutter guards, you'll increase your system's efficiency and improve its lifespan by preventing clogs from leaves and seeds. Guards also help stop pests from making their home in your gutters.
- Installation: Licensed gutter technicians have the knowledge and resources to custom-cut and install new gutters without damaging your roof.
If you find a gutter services provider you want to stick with, many will offer long-term maintenance plans that cover new installation, routine cleaning, and repairs as needed. You can pay by the month or year for these packages.
How To Choose a Gutter Installer
Doing comprehensive research on gutter companies ahead of time helps you avoid overpaying or getting low-quality work. When evaluating gutter installers, look for:
Assess Their Experience
When searching for a gutter installation provider, opt for a local provider that's been operating for many years or decades. This experience indicates that the company understands your area's climate, weather patterns, and home designs, which helps them choose the perfect gutters for your house. Additionally, it'll have proven techniques for safe, efficient gutter installation.
Verify Proper Licensing and Insurance
Only hire a provider that's fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Ask for copies of their license, bonds, and insurance documentation upfront before committing. Proper certification and insurance protects you from liability and indicates that the company is operating legally.
Check Reviews and Referrals
Look through online reviews on sites such as the Better Business Bureau, Google, and Yelp. Confirm that the company provides quality work and good customer service. Look for long-term happy customers to gain insight into a provider's dependability. Watch for red flags like poor communication or incomplete jobs. All the providers we recommend boast a good average rating across a high number of reviews.
Choose Reputable Brands
Choose a business that's certified through the gutter manufacturer. You'll want an installer that is formally trained to complete all gutter installations per the manufacturer's specifications in order to get the best results.
Examine Warranties
Try to pick companies that offer solid manufacturer warranties on materials, plus their own installation guarantees. Look for 5-10 year warranties on basic aluminum gutters and 1-3 years of labor coverage.
Gutter Installation Materials
Go for resilient materials – for example, heavy-gauge aluminum – that won't decay, rust, or warp over time. Materials that can withstand Monument’s weather are best. Be sure any paints and finishes also have a similarly long lifespan.
Questions to Ask
Be sure to ask specific questions when evaluating different gutter installers. You'll want to ask questions including these:
- How will you guarantee a smooth integration with my existing roof? See whether steps like underlayment replacement are included.
- Can you also install gutter guards? Adding gutter guards helps prevent blockages that result from leaves, twigs, and other debris falling into your gutters.
- How will you make sure that the new gutters have the right slope and pitch to avoid standing water? Proper pitch and slope greatly reduces the chance of overflow. Your provider should know how to correctly align your gutter system with your home’s roof.
- How long does full installation take? Most companies are able to get installations done in a day or so.
- What gutter materials do you recommend for my specific home style and the local weather conditions? Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each gutter material, accounting for important factors such as Monument's expected snowfall, rainfall, and the weight and volume of the gutters.
- What warranties do you offer for labor and materials? High-quality materials are usually backed by 5–10 year warranties. Labor is usually back by a 1-3 year warranty.
- Can you give me a detailed quote for both full gutter replacement and fixes for problem areas? Get written estimates from providers, so you know exactly what the total cost of gutter installation will be before the work begins.
Taking the time to thoroughly evaluate all your options helps you choose the best gutter installer for your home. Investing in new gutters today helps avoid costly water and structural damage in the future.
