Gutter Services
By hiring a full-service gutter installation company, you'll get the best value and longest lifespan from your system. The Lincoln companies on our list can do all these jobs and more:
- Repair: Gutter problems can happen to anyone. Whether you're struggling with sagging gutters, cracks, or leaks, a local Lincoln professional can evaluate and repair the issue before it can worsen.
- Gutter guard installation: Gutter guards are a valuable tool to stop plant matter from clogging your downspouts. No matter the style or age of your gutter system, a local gutter guard company can install the right guards for them.
- Cleaning: Routine gutter cleaning is important for success, but it isn't as simple as it looks. A professional can handle the dirty work for you to help prevent clogging, overflowing, and warping.
- Installation: Licensed gutter technicians have the resources and knowledge to cut and install new gutters without damaging your roof.
You can use a gutter company's services as you need. Some companies will offer long-term plans that cover installation, repairs, and routine cleaning, charging by the month or year.
How To Choose a Gutter Installer
Research potential gutter installers thoroughly before hiring to avoid overpaying or dealing with shoddy work. Here’s what to look for when researching gutter installation professionals:
Assess Their Experience
When looking for gutter installation, it's advisable to opt for a local provider that's served your area for many years, ideally decades. A provider's extensive knowledge of the area's climate, weather, and popular home styles helps it analyze your needs and get you the right gutters for your home. These well-established providers employ time-tested methods to ensure safe, effective gutter installation.
Verify Proper Licensing and Insurance
Make sure to pick a provider with the right certifications. Ask to see licensing, bonding, and insurance documentation before committing to a contract. Current documentation means that a company follows best practices and local regulations, giving you peace of mind.
Check Reviews and Referrals
Spend time reading online reviews on sites such as Yelp, the Better Business Bureau, and Google 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 have a high number of reviews with a good average rating.
Choose Reputable Brands
Choose a gutter installer with certification from the gutter manufacturer, as this means the company has specialized knowledge and knows how to install gutters according to the manufacturer's specifications. This ensures that you get the best results.
Examine Warranties
Choose contractors that offer robust manufacturer guarantees on supplies, as well as their own installation guarantees. Look for 5-10 year guarantees on regular aluminum gutters and 1 to 3 year warranties on labor.
Gutter Installation Materials
Look for resilient materials – such as heavy-gauge aluminum – that won't easily warp, decay, or rust as time passes. Materials that can handle Lincoln’s local weather are best. Also check that paints and finishes have an equally extended lifespan.
Questions to Ask
As you compare potential gutter installers, be sure to ask specific questions including these:
- Will you give me a detailed quote for both full gutter replacement and problem area fixes? Get quotes in writing from companies, so you know exactly what the price of gutter installation will be before the work begins.
- What steps do you take to ensure my new gutters have the optimal slope and pitch to reduce standing water? Correct pitch and slope greatly lower overflow risk. Your gutter installation company should know how to properly align a gutter system with your roof.
- What gutter materials are recommended for my specific home style and the local weather conditions? Consider the benefits and drawbacks of each gutter material, considering important factors such as Lincoln's typical rainfall, snowfall, and the weight and volume of the gutters.
- How long is the full installation? Most companies can complete installations in a day or so.
- How will you ensure a smooth integration with my current roof? Look for companies that consider steps such as underlayment replacement.
- What warranties do you offer for materials and workmanship? Quality materials are often backed by 5–10 year warranties. Labor is normally back by a 1-3 year warranty.
- Are you also able to install gutter guards? Adding gutter guards helps prevent clogging that results from leaves, twigs, and other debris getting into your gutters.
Taking the time to thoroughly research all of your options helps you find the right gutter installer for your home's needs. Investing in new gutters helps avoid much more costly water and structural damage in the future.
