Gutter Services
By choosing a full-service gutter installation company, you'll get the longest lifespan and best value from your system. The Markham companies on our list can handle all these jobs and more:
- Cleaning: Most Markham residents should clean their gutters two to six times per year. Even the most seasoned weekend warriors, however, might despise climbing ladders and handling the mess themselves. A gutter company can save you time and sanity by doing the cleaning.
- Repair: Whether you're dealing with cracking, mold, holes, sagging, or loose sections, an experienced Markham gutter professional can identify and fix your gutter issues quickly.
- Installation: Whether you're purchasing sectional gutters or custom-cut seamless ones, an expert provider will have the necessary training to install your new gutter system safely.
- Gutter guard installation: By hiring a professional to install gutter guards, you can boost 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.
If you find a gutter services provider you want to stick with, many will offer long-term maintenance plans that cover new installation, routine cleaning, and repairs as needed. You could pay by the month or year 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
When looking for gutter installation, we recommend choosing a local company that's served your area for many years, ideally decades. A provider's expertise on the area's weather, climate, and popular home styles helps it evaluate 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
When picking a company, make sure that it has the proper documentation. Ask to see licensing, bonding, and insurance documentation before signing a contract. Proper certification and insurance mean that the company follows regulations and that you'll avoid issues if property damage or an injury occurs during the project.
Check Reviews and Referrals
Peruse online reviews on sites such as Yelp, Google, and the Better Business Bureau. Confirm that the company provides quality work and great customer service. Look for long-term happy customers to gain insight into a provider's dependability. Watch for red flags like poor communication or incomplete jobs. All the providers we recommend boast a good average rating across a high number of reviews.
Choose Reputable Brands
Look for a gutter installer that's officially certified by the manufacturer. This way, you’ll have a provider you can trust that's trained to install your gutters per the manufacturer's specifications. This helps 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 to 10 year guarantees on regular aluminum gutters and 1-3 year guarantees on labor.
Gutter Installation Materials
Pick long-lasting materials like heavy-gauge aluminum that won't rust, warp, or decay over time. The right materials will be able to withstand the weather in Markham. Make sure any paints and finishes have a long lifespan as well.
Questions to Ask
To properly evaluate gutter installation providers, you'll want to make sure to ask detailed questions such as these:
- What are the specific warranty details for labor and materials? Quality materials are often backed by 5–10 year warranties. Labor is normally back by a 1-3 year warranty.
- Will you give me a detailed quote for both full gutter replacement and problem area fixes? Get quotes in writing from companies, so you understand exactly what the total cost of gutter installation will be before the project starts.
- How long is the installation process? Most companies can usually complete a gutter installation project in around one day's time.
- How will you make sure there’s smooth integration with my existing roof? Look for steps like underlayment replacement.
- What gutter materials are recommended for the local weather conditions and my specific home style? Consider the benefits and drawbacks of each gutter material, taking into account key factors such as Markham's average rainfall, snowfall, and the size and capacity of the gutters.
- Are you also able to install gutter guards? Putting in gutter guards helps prevent blockages that result from leaves and debris falling into your gutters.
- What steps do you take to ensure my new gutters have the right slope and pitch to avoid standing water? Correct slope and pitch greatly lower overflow risk. Your gutter installation company should know how to properly align your gutter system with your roof.
Putting in the effort to do your research before deciding on a company will help you select the right gutter installation company for your home. Upgrading to new gutters now helps prevent more expensive water and structural damage in the future.
