Gutter Services
By working with a full-service gutter installation company, you'll get the best value and longest lifespan from your system. The Sunset companies on our list can do all these jobs and more:
- Gutter guard installation: By hiring a professional to install gutter guards, you can 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.
- Cleaning: Gutters require regular cleaning. Sunset residents have moderate tree cover, and while they experience a lot of rainfall, it probably won't be enough to clear clogs.
- Repair: Whether you're dealing with loose sections, sagging, holes, cracking, or mold, an experienced Sunset gutter company can identify and fix your gutter issues quickly.
- Installation: An expert provider can help you install a new gutter system safely without violating your roof's warranty.
If you like a particular gutter service provider, many companies offer long-term maintenance plans that cover new installation, routine cleaning, and repairs as needed. You can pay monthly or annually for these packages.
How To Choose a Gutter Installer
Carefully vet gutter installers before picking one. This helps avoid overpaying or getting low-quality work. When researching gutter installation companies, look for these qualities:
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 company’s expertise on the area's weather, climate, and popular home styles helps it assess your needs and get you the right gutters for your home. These well-established experts employ time-tested methods to enable safe, effective gutter installation.
Verify Proper Licensing and Insurance
Before committing to a contract, verify that the company has the proper credentials. Request to see licensing, bonding, and insurance documentation upfront. Proper certification tells you that the company operates above board and helps protect you from issues if an injury or property damage occurs during the project.
Check Reviews and Referrals
Spend time searching online reviews on sites such as the Better Business Bureau, Google, and Yelp to determine if the company has a proven track record of providing good customer service and great project results. Look for long-term satisfied customers to gain insights into the company's overall reliability. Look for any red flags, such as unresolved complaints or unfinished jobs. All our recommended providers boast a good average rating across a high number of reviews.
Choose Reputable Brands
Pick a gutter installer that has received official certification from the manufacturer. 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 provide robust manufacturer warranties on supplies, as well as their own installation guarantees. Look for 5-10 year warranties on regular aluminum gutters and 1 to 3 year warranties on labor.
Gutter Installation Materials
Pick durable materials like heavy-gauge aluminum that won't rust, decay, or warp over time. The right materials will be able to withstand the weather in Sunset. Make sure any paints and finishes have an extended lifespan, too.
Questions to Ask
To properly evaluate gutter installation providers, you'll want to make sure to ask important questions such as these:
- How will you make sure there’s smooth integration with my current roof? See whether the company includes steps like underlayment replacement.
- 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 cost of your gutter installation before the work begins.
- Can you also install gutter guards? Adding gutter guards helps prevent clogging that results from leaves, twigs, and other debris falling into your gutters.
- What gutter materials are best for my specific home style and the local weather conditions? Factors such as Sunset's average annual rainfall and the risk of inclement weather(such as hurricanes) in your area will affect the type and size of gutter you should get. Learn the benefits and drawbacks of each gutter material.
- How long does the installation process take? Most companies are typically able to finish a gutter installation project in around one day's time.
- How will you make sure that the new gutters have the right slope and pitch to avoid standing water? Proper slope and pitch helps prevent overflow. Your installer should know how to align your gutter system with your home’s roofing specifications.
- What kind of warranties are there for materials and labor? Quality materials often have 5–10 year warranties. Labor is normally back by a 1-3 year guarantee.
Doing your research to evaluate and compare multiple companies will help you select the best gutter installation company. Investing in new gutters now helps prevent much pricier water and structural damage in the future.