Gutter Services
By choosing a full-service gutter installation company, you'll get the best value and longest lifespan from your system. The Matthews companies we recommend can handle all these jobs and more:
- Repair: Whether you're dealing with loose sections, mold, holes, sagging, or cracking, an experienced Matthews gutter professional can identify and resolve your gutter issues quickly.
- Installation: An expert technician can help you install a new gutter system safely without violating your roof's warranty.
- Cleaning: Most Matthews residents should clean their gutters two to six times per year. Even the bravest weekend warriors, however, might dread climbing ladders and handling the mess themselves. A gutter company can save your sanity and valuable time by doing the cleaning.
- Gutter guard installation: Want to prevent 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 installer can help you choose and install the right kind.
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 typically billed either monthly or annually.
How To Choose a Gutter Installer
Critically evaluate gutter installers before choosing one. This helps avoid overpaying or getting low-quality work. When checking out gutter installation companies, look for these attributes:
Assess Their Experience
When searching for a gutter installation provider, try to choose a local provider that's been operating 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 right gutters for your home. Additionally, these companies have proven techniques for safe, efficient gutter installation.
Verify Proper Licensing and Insurance
Only hire a provider 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 shows that the company is operating legally.
Check Reviews and Referrals
Browse online reviews on sites like Google, the Better Business Bureau, and Yelp. Check that the company has a record of excellent work and great customer service. Look for satisfied longstanding customers to gain insights into a provider’s reliability. Watch out 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
Choose a gutter installer that has the manufacturer's seal of approval, as this means the installer went through the proper training and knows how to install gutters according to the manufacturer's specifications. This ensures that you get the best results.
Examine Warranties
Only use companies that offer strong manufacturer guarantees on supplies as well as their own installation warranties. Look for 5 to 10 year warranties on basic aluminum gutters and 1 to 3 years on labor.
Gutter Installation Materials
Go for durable materials – for example, heavy-gauge aluminum – that won't warp, decay, or rust over time. Materials that can handle Matthews’s weather are key. Be sure any paints and finishes also have a similarly lengthy lifespan.
Questions to Ask
As you compare potential gutter installation providers, make sure to ask detailed questions like these:
- What kind of warranties are there for labor and materials? Quality materials are usually backed by 5–10 year warranties. Labor is normally back by a 1-3 year guarantee.
- Can you give me a detailed quote for both problem area fixes and full gutter replacement? Get quotes in writing from providers, so you understand exactly what the price of gutter installation will be before the project starts.
- How will you make sure that the new gutters have the right pitch and slope to reduce standing water? Correct slope and pitch significantly diminish overflow risk. Your gutter installation company should know how to properly align a gutter system with your roof.
- How will you guarantee a smooth integration with my existing roofing? Find out whether steps like underlayment replacement are included.
- Are you also able to install gutter guards? Adding gutter guards helps prevent clogs that occur due to leaves and other falling debris.
- What gutter materials are recommended for my specific home style and the local weather conditions? Consider the pros and cons of each gutter material, considering key factors such as Matthews' typical annual rainfall and the weight and volume of the gutters.
- How long is the full installation process? Most companies can usually complete a gutter installation project in around a day.
Researching and comparing multiple providers helps you select the best gutter installation company for you. Investing in new gutters today protects against costly water and structural damage in the future.
