Gutter Services
By hiring a full-service gutter installation company, you'll get the best value and longest lifespan from your system. The Streamwood companies we recommend can do all these jobs and more:
- Gutter guard installation: By hiring a professional to install gutter guards, you can increase your system's efficiency and improve its lifespan by preventing clogs from plant matter. Guards also help stop pests from making their home in your gutters.
- Installation: Whether you're buying sectional gutters or custom-cut seamless ones, an expert technician will have the training needed to install your new gutters safely.
- Repair: Gutter problems can happen to anyone. Whether you're struggling with sagging gutters, cracks, or leaks, a local Streamwood professional can diagnose and repair the issue before it can worsen.
- Cleaning: Gutters require routine cleaning. Streamwood residents have moderate tree cover and rainfall, so they should clean their gutters two to four times per year.
If you're particularly satisfied with a company's workmanship, ask if they offer long-term contracts for installation, repairs, and cleaning. These packages are normally billed either 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 evaluating gutter installation professionals:
Assess Their Experience
When searching for a gutter installation company, try to select a local company that's been in business for many years or decades. This experience signals 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 home. Additionally, these companies have proven practices for safe, efficient gutter installation.
Verify Proper Licensing and Insurance
Only hire a professional that's fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Ask for copies of their license, bonds, and insurance documentation upfront before committing. Proper certification and insurance protects you from liability and indicates that the company is operating legally.
Check Reviews and Referrals
Peruse online reviews on sites such as Yelp, Google, and the Better Business Bureau. Check that the company provides quality work and good customer service. Look for long-term happy customers to understand a company's dependability. Watch for red flags like unresolved complaints or incomplete jobs. All the providers we recommend boast a good average rating across a high number of reviews.
Choose Reputable Brands
Choose a gutter installer endorsed by the manufacturer, as this means the company has specialized knowledge and knows how to install gutters according to the manufacturer's specifications. This helps ensure the best results.
Examine Warranties
Choose contractors that provide 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 to 3 year warranties on labor.
Gutter Installation Materials
Pick durable materials like heavy-gauge aluminum that won't rust, decay, or warp over time. The right materials will be able to withstand the weather in Streamwood. Make sure any paints and finishes have an extended lifespan, too.
Questions to Ask
When comparing potential gutter installation companies, you should ask these kinds of detailed questions:
- Are you also able to install gutter guards? Adding gutter guards helps prevent obstructions that occur due to leaves, twigs, and other debris falling into your gutters.
- What materials are recommended for my gutters based on the local weather conditions and my specific home style? Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each gutter material, taking into account important factors such as Streamwood's average rainfall, snowfall, and the size and capacity of the gutters.
- Can you provide a detailed quote for both problem area fixes and full gutter replacement? Get written estimates from providers, so you know exactly what the total cost of gutter installation will be before the project starts.
- What warranties do you offer for materials and labor? Quality materials are usually backed by 5–10 year warranties. Labor is usually back by a 1-3 year warranty.
- How long does the installation process take? Most companies can finish installations in about 24 hours.
- How will you ensure the new gutters have the optimal pitch and slope to avoid standing water? Correct pitch and slope significantly diminish overflow risk. Your gutter installation specialist should know how to properly align your gutter system with your roof.
- How will you make sure there’s smooth integration with my existing roofing? Look for providers that complete all steps, including ones such as underlayment replacement.
Researching and comparing multiple providers will help you pick the best gutter installer for you. Investing in new gutters today helps avoid costly water and structural damage in the future.
