Gutter Services
By working with a full-service gutter installation company, you'll get the best value and longest lifespan from your system. The Palos Heights companies on our list can handle all these jobs and more:
- Repair: Palos Heights homeowners are no stranger to gutter issues, from sagging and cracks to mildew and mold. A local gutter professional can promptly repair your gutters without breaking the bank.
- Gutter guard installation: Want to stop leaves from clogging up your gutters? Are pests like birds making their home inside them? Gutter guards can help in both cases, and a qualified gutter guard team can help you choose and install the right kind.
- Installation: Whether you're buying sectional gutters or custom-cut seamless ones, an expert contractor will have the training needed to install your new gutters safely.
- Cleaning: Most Palos Heights homeowners should clean their gutters two to six times per year. Even the best weekend warriors, however, might hate climbing ladders and handling the mess themselves. A gutter professional can save your sanity and valuable time by doing the cleaning.
You can employ a gutter services company for whichever jobs you need. Sometimes, companies offer long-term plans that cover installation, routine cleaning, and repairs, which are billed monthly or annually.
How To Choose a Gutter Installer
Research potential gutter installers carefully before hiring to avoid poor workmanship or overinflated prices. Here’s what to look for when vetting gutter installation companies:
Assess Their Experience
When searching for a gutter installation provider, try to select a local company that's been operating for many years or decades. This experience indicates that the company understands your area's weather and climate, as well as common local home designs, which helps them choose the perfect gutters for your house. Additionally, these companies have proven techniques for safe, efficient gutter installation.
Verify Proper Licensing and Insurance
When picking a company, make sure that it has the proper qualifications. Ask to see licensing, bonding, and insurance documentation before committing. Proper licensing and insurance mean that the company is legitimate and that you'll avoid issues if property damage or an injury occurs during the project.
Check Reviews and Referrals
Spend time looking through online reviews on sites such as Yelp, Google, and the Better Business Bureau. Confirm that the company has a track record of excellent work and good customer service. Look for long-term satisfied customers to evaluate a provider’s reliability. Watch for red flags like poor communication or unfinished jobs. All the providers we recommend have a high number of reviews with a good average rating.
Choose Reputable Brands
Pick a gutter installer with manufacturer certification. These companies that completed the training program are trained to install gutters per the manufacturer's specifications to achieve the best results.
Examine Warranties
Only pick companies that offer solid manufacturer guarantees on materials, plus their own installation guarantees. Look for 5-10 year warranties on basic aluminum gutters and 1 to 3 years of labor coverage.
Gutter Installation Materials
Look for durable materials – such as heavy-gauge aluminum – that won't easily warp, rust, or decay over time. Materials that can withstand Palos Heights’s local weather are best. Also check that paints and finishes have an equally extended lifespan.
Questions to Ask
As you compare potential gutter installation companies, be sure to ask key questions such as these:
- Can you give me a detailed quote for both full gutter replacement and problem area fixes? Get quotes in writing to ensure you know the price of your gutter installation before the work begins.
- What materials are recommended for my gutters based on my specific home style and the local weather conditions? Factors such as Palos Heights' average rainfall, snowfall, and the risk of inclement weather in your area will influence the size and type of gutter that's best for you. Learn the benefits and drawbacks of each gutter material.
- How long does the installation process take? Most companies can complete installations in around one day.
- What warranties do you offer for materials and labor? Quality materials are often backed by 5–10 year warranties. Labor is normally back by a 1-3 year warranty.
- How will you make sure that the new gutters have the optimal pitch and slope to avoid standing water? Proper slope and pitch greatly reduces the chance of overflow. Your contractor should know how to align your gutter system with your home’s roof.
- How do you make sure there’s smooth integration with my current roof? Look for steps such as underlayment replacement.
- Are you also able to install gutter guards? Gutter guards help prevent blockages that occur due to debris from trees falling into your gutters.
Doing your due diligence to research and compare providers will help you choose the best gutter installer for your home. Putting in new gutters now helps prevent more expensive water and structural damage in the future.