Gutter Services
By choosing a full-service gutter installation company, you'll get the best value and longest lifespan from your system. The East St. Louis companies on our list can do all these jobs and more:
- Repair: Whether you're dealing with cracking, loose sections, holes, mold, or sagging, an experienced East St. Louis gutter professional can identify and fix your gutter issues quickly.
- Gutter guard installation: By hiring a professional to install gutter guards, you'll boost your system's efficiency and increase its lifespan by preventing clogs from leaves and seeds. Guards also help stop pests from making their home in your gutters.
- Installation: An expert provider can help you install a new gutter system safely without violating your roof's warranty.
- Cleaning: Gutters require routine cleaning. East St. Louis residents have moderate tree cover and rainfall, so they should clean their gutters two to four times per year.
If you like a particular gutter service provider, many companies offer long-term maintenance plans that cover new installation, repairs, and routine cleaning as needed. You can pay by the month or year for these packages.
How To Choose a Gutter Installer
Research prospective gutter installers thoroughly first, so you don't end up with poor work or an overinflated bill. When evaluating gutter installation companies, look for:
Assess Their Experience
When looking for gutter installation, we recommend choosing a local provider that's served your area for many years, ideally decades. A provider's extensive knowledge of 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 companies employ time-tested methods to enable safe, effective gutter installation.
Verify Proper Licensing and Insurance
When picking a professional, make sure that they have the proper documentation. Ask to see licensing, bonding, and insurance documentation prior to signing a contract. Proper licensing 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, Google, and the Better Business Bureau 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 understand the company's overall reliability. Be on the lookout for any red flags, such as poor communication or unfinished jobs. All the providers we recommend have a high number of reviews with a good average rating.
Choose Reputable Brands
Choose an installer with official certification through the gutter manufacturer. You'll want a professional that is properly trained to complete all gutter installations per the manufacturer's specifications to achieve the best results.
Examine Warranties
You should only pick companies that offer solid manufacturer warranties on materials, plus their own installation guarantees. Look for 5 to 10 year guarantees on basic aluminum gutters and 1 to 3 years of labor coverage.
Gutter Installation Materials
Look for resilient materials – such as heavy-gauge aluminum – that won't easily decay, rust, or warp over time. Materials that can handle East St. Louis’s local weather are best. Also check that paints and finishes have an equally long lifespan.
Questions to Ask
Be sure to ask specific questions when comparing different gutter installers. You'll want to ask questions including these:
- Can you also install gutter guards? Gutter guards help prevent blockages that occur due to debris from trees falling into your gutters.
- What steps do you take to ensure my new gutters have the right pitch and slope to prevent standing water? Proper pitch and slope significantly decreases the likelihood of overflow. Your provider should know how to correctly align a gutter system with your home’s roofing specifications.
- What materials are recommended for my gutters based on my specific home style and the local weather conditions? Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each gutter material, taking into account important factors such as East St. Louis' average rainfall, snowfall, and the size and capacity of the gutters.
- How long is the installation process? Most companies can usually complete a gutter installation project in around one day's time.
- How do you guarantee a smooth integration with my current roof? Look for companies that consider steps such as underlayment replacement.
- Can you give me a detailed quote for both problem area fixes and full gutter replacement? Get quotes in writing to ensure you understand the price of your gutter installation before the work begins.
- What warranties do you offer for materials and labor? High-quality materials are usually backed by 5–10 year warranties. Labor is typically back by a 1-3 year warranty.
Putting in the effort to do your research before deciding on a company will help you find the right gutter installer for your home. Upgrading to new gutters now helps prevent more expensive water and structural damage in the future.