Gutter Services
Full-service gutter installation companies offer homeowners the best value. Each Norfolk provider we recommend can support you with many services, including the following:
- Repair: Whether you're dealing with sagging, mold, loose sections, cracking, or holes, an experienced Norfolk gutter company can identify and solve your gutter issues quickly.
- 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.
- Cleaning: Gutters require routine cleaning. Norfolk residents have less tree cover and rain on average, but they should still clean their gutters twice a year.
- Installation: Licensed gutter crews have the resources and knowledge to cut and install new gutters without damaging your roof.
If you're particularly satisfied with a company's workmanship, they may offer long-term contracts for installation, repairs, and cleaning. These packages are typically billed either monthly or annually.
How To Choose a Gutter Installer
Research potential gutter installers very carefully before hiring to avoid poor workmanship or overinflated prices. Here’s what to look for when vetting gutter installation professionals:
Assess Their Experience
When looking for gutter installation, it's advisable to opt for a local company that's served your area for many years, ideally decades. A company’s expertise on the area's weather, climate, and popular home styles helps it evaluate your needs and get you the best gutters for your home. These well-established experts employ time-tested methods to enable safe, effective gutter installation.
Verify Proper Licensing and Insurance
Before committing to a contract, verify that the company has the right credentials. Request to see licensing, bonding, and insurance documentation upfront. Proper certification indicates that the company follows regulations and helps protect you from issues if an injury or property damage occurs during the project.
Check Reviews and Referrals
Spend time looking through online reviews on sites such as the Better Business Bureau, Google, and Yelp. Confirm that the provider has a track record of quality work and great customer service. Look for long-term satisfied customers to check a provider’s reliability. Watch out for red flags such as poor communication or unfinished jobs. All the providers we recommend boast a good average rating across a high number of reviews.
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
Only pick companies that offer solid manufacturer guarantees on materials, plus their own installation guarantees. Look for 5 to 10 year guarantees on basic aluminum gutters and 1-3 years of labor coverage.
Gutter Installation Materials
Go for tough materials – for example, heavy-gauge aluminum – that won't decay, warp, or rust over time. Materials that can withstand Norfolk’s weather are key. Be sure any paints and finishes also have a long lifespan.
Questions to Ask
Be sure to ask thorough questions when evaluating gutter installers. Inquire about details like these:
- What steps do you take to ensure my new gutters have the optimal slope and pitch to avoid standing water? Correct pitch and slope help reduce overflow risk. Your gutter installation specialist should know how to properly align your gutter system with your roof.
- Are you also able to install gutter guards? Adding gutter guards helps prevent clogs that occur due to leaves, twigs, and other debris falling into your gutters.
- How do you ensure a smooth integration with my existing roofing? See whether steps like underlayment replacement are included.
- How long does the installation process take? Most companies can complete installations in a day or so.
- What materials are recommended for my gutters based on my specific home style and the local weather conditions? Consider the benefits and drawbacks of each gutter material, accounting for important factors such as Norfolk's expected rainfall, snowfall, and the size and capacity of the gutters.
- What warranties do you offer for labor and materials? High-quality materials are typically backed by 5–10 year warranties. Labor is typically back by a 1-3 year guarantee.
- Can you provide a detailed quote for both problem area fixes and full gutter replacement? Get written estimates from companies, so you understand exactly what the price of gutter installation will be before the work begins.
Putting in the work to vet companies thoroughly helps you select the right gutter installer for your needs. Investing in new gutters helps avoid much more costly water and structural damage in the future.
