Gutter Services
By hiring a full-service gutter installation company, you'll get the best value and longest lifespan from your system. The Griffin companies we recommend can handle all these jobs and more:
- Repair: Whether you're dealing with mold, sagging, holes, loose sections, or cracking, an experienced Griffin gutter company can identify and solve your gutter issues quickly.
- Cleaning: Most Griffin homeowners should clean their gutters two to six times per year. Even the best weekend warriors, however, might despise climbing ladders and handling the mess themselves. A gutter professional can save you time and sanity by handling the cleaning.
- 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 plant matter. Guards also help stop pests from settling inside your gutters.
- Installation: Licensed gutter companies have the knowledge and resources to cut and install new gutters without damaging your roof.
If you find a local gutter company you like, ask if they offer long-term contracts for installation, cleaning, and repairs. These packages are typically billed either monthly or annually.
How To Choose a Gutter Installer
Critically evaluate gutter installers before selecting one. This helps avoid overpaying or getting low-quality work. When researching gutter installation companies, look for these attributes:
Assess Their Experience
Choose an established local provider with years, or ideally decades, of gutter installation experience under their belt. An experienced company understands your local climate and weather as well as local home architecture styles and can help you find the right gutters for your home. These providers also have proven systems for safe and efficient gutter installation.
Verify Proper Licensing and Insurance
When picking a company, make sure that it has the proper documentation. Ask to see licensing, bonding, and insurance documentation before committing. Proper certification and insurance mean that the company follows regulations and that you'll avoid issues if an injury or property damage occurs during the project.
Check Reviews and Referrals
Spend time reading online reviews on sites such as Yelp, the Better Business Bureau, and Google to verify the company's a proven track record of providing high-quality work and good customer service. Look for long-term satisfied customers to get a sense of the company's overall reliability. Notice any red flags, such as unresolved complaints or unfinished jobs. All the providers we recommend boast a good average rating across a high number of reviews.
Choose Reputable Brands
Pick a gutter installer that has the manufacturer's seal of approval. These installers who went through certification are trained to install gutters per the manufacturer's specifications to get the best results.
Examine Warranties
Only use companies that offer strong manufacturer warranties on supplies as well as their own installation warranties. Look for 5-10 year warranties on basic aluminum gutters and 1 to 3 years on labor.
Gutter Installation Materials
Go for durable materials – for example, heavy-gauge aluminum – that won't rust, warp, or decay over time. Materials that can handle Griffin’s weather are key. Be sure any paints and finishes also have an equally long lifespan.
Questions to Ask
When comparing potential gutter installation providers, be sure to ask a number of detailed questions:
- Can you also install gutter guards? Gutter guards help prevent blockages that occur due to leaves and other falling debris.
- What steps do you take to ensure my new gutters have the right pitch and slope to prevent standing water? Correct slope and pitch significantly diminish overflow risk. Your gutter installation company should know how to properly align your gutter system on your roof.
- How long does the installation process take? Most companies can complete installations in a day or so.
- Will you provide a detailed quote for both problem area fixes and full gutter replacement? Get quotes in writing to make sure you know the price of your gutter installation before the job begins.
- How will you ensure a smooth integration with my current roofing? Look for steps such as underlayment replacement.
- What gutter materials are best for my specific home style and the local weather conditions? Factors such as Griffin's average annual rainfall and the risk of inclement weather in your area will affect the size and type of gutter you should get. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of each gutter material.
- What kind of warranties are there for materials and labor? Quality materials are typically backed by 5–10 year warranties. Labor is typically back by a 1-3 year warranty.
Taking the steps to thoroughly vet and evaluate multiple companies will help you find the best gutter installation company for your home. Putting in new gutters now helps prevent more expensive water and structural damage later on.
