Gutter Services
By working with a full-service gutter installation company, you'll get the best value and longest lifespan from your system. The Dixon companies we recommend can handle all these jobs and more:
- Gutter guard installation: Gutter guards are a valuable tool to stop plant matter from clogging your downspouts. No matter the age or style of your gutter system, a local gutter guard company can install the right guards for them.
- Repair: Whether you're dealing with sagging, mold, loose sections, holes, or cracking, an experienced Dixon gutter professional can identify and fix your gutter issues quickly.
- Cleaning: Regular gutter cleaning is crucial for success, but it isn't as simple as it looks. A professional can handle the cleaning for you to help prevent overflowing, clogging, and warping.
- Installation: Licensed gutter crews have the resources and knowledge to cut and install new gutters without damaging your roof.
If you like a particular gutter service provider, many 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
Thoroughly researching gutter companies ahead of time helps avoid shoddy workmanship and overinflated rates. When vetting gutter installers, look for:
Assess Their Experience
We recommend choosing local gutter providers that have been established for many years or decades. Companies with this kind of expertise are familiar with local climate, weather trends, and architecture styles, which helps them properly assess your needs and get you the right gutters for your home. Generally, extensive experience also means proven techniques for safe, efficient gutter installation.
Verify Proper Licensing and Insurance
Before signing a contract, verify that the company has the right qualifications. Request to see licensing, bonding, and insurance documentation upfront. Proper certification indicates that the company operates above board and helps protect you from 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 record of excellent work and good customer service. Look for happy long-term customers to get insights into a provider’s reliability. Watch out 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
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 for the best results.
Examine Warranties
Only use contractors that offer strong manufacturer guarantees on supplies as well as their own installation guarantees. Look for 5 to 10 year guarantees on basic aluminum gutters and 1-3 years on labor.
Gutter Installation Materials
Go for strong materials – for example, heavy-gauge aluminum – that won't rust, warp, or decay over time. Materials that can withstand Dixon’s weather are best. Be sure any paints and finishes also have a similarly long lifespan.
Questions to Ask
As you compare potential gutter installers, be sure to ask key questions such as these:
- How will you make sure that the new gutters have the optimal pitch and slope to reduce standing water? Proper slope and pitch significantly decreases the likelihood of overflow. Your contractor should know how to correctly align a gutter system with your home’s roof.
- Are you also able to install gutter guards? Adding gutter guards helps prevent blockages that occur due to leaves and other falling debris.
- How long is the full installation? Most companies can complete a gutter installation project in around a day.
- How do you guarantee a smooth integration with my current roofing? Look for providers that complete all steps, including ones such as underlayment replacement.
- What are the specific warranty details for materials and labor? High-quality materials typically have 5–10 year warranties. Labor is normally back by a 1-3 year warranty.
- Can you provide a detailed quote for both problem area fixes and full gutter replacement? Get written estimates from companies, so you understand exactly what the price of gutter installation will be before the work begins.
- What materials are best for my gutters based on my specific home style and the local weather conditions? Consider the pros and cons of each gutter material, accounting for key factors such as Dixon's expected rainfall, snowfall, and the size and capacity of the gutters.
Taking the time to thoroughly research providers helps you choose the best gutter installation company. Investing in new gutters now helps avoid much pricier water and structural damage down the road.
