Gutter Services
By selecting a full-service gutter installation company, you'll get the best value and longest lifespan from your system. The Perkins companies we recommend can do all these jobs and more:
- Repair: Perkins homeowners can face gutter issues anytime, from cracks and sagging to mildew and mold. A local gutter company can promptly repair your gutters without breaking the bank.
- Installation: Licensed gutter companies have the knowledge and resources to custom-cut and install new gutters without damaging your roof.
- Cleaning: Routine gutter cleaning is essential for success, but it isn't as simple as it looks. A professional can handle the cleaning for you to help prevent clogging, warping, and overflowing.
- 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 like a particular gutter service provider, many companies offer long-term maintenance plans that cover new installation, repairs, and routine cleaning as needed. You could pay monthly or annually for these packages.
How To Choose a Gutter Installer
Research prospective gutter installers thoroughly first, so you don't end up with poor work or an overinflated bill. When assessing gutter installation companies, look for:
Assess Their Experience
When looking for gutter installation, we recommend choosing a local provider that's served your area for many years, ideally decades. A company’s extensive knowledge of the area's weather, climate, and popular home styles helps it assess your needs and get you the right gutters for your home. These well-established experts employ time-tested methods to ensure safe, effective gutter installation.
Verify Proper Licensing and Insurance
Make sure to pick a provider with the proper credentials. Ask to see licensing, bonding, and insurance documentation before committing to a contract. Current documentation means that a company meets standards and follows local regulations, giving you peace of mind.
Check Reviews and Referrals
Spend time searching online reviews on sites such as Google, the Better Business Bureau, and Yelp to verify the company's a proven track record of providing high-quality work and good customer service. Look for long-term satisfied customers to understand the company's overall reliability. Watch for any 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
Look for a gutter installer that's officially certified by the manufacturer. This way, you’ll have a business with manufacturer-backed credentials that's trained to install your gutters per the manufacturer's specifications. This helps achieve the best results.
Examine Warranties
Only use providers that offer strong manufacturer guarantees on supplies as well as their own installation guarantees. Look for 5-10 year guarantees on basic aluminum gutters and 1 to 3 years on labor.
Gutter Installation Materials
Go for strong materials – for example, heavy-gauge aluminum – that won't rust, warp, or decay over time. Materials that can handle Perkins’s weather are key. Be sure any paints and finishes also have a similarly long lifespan.
Questions to Ask
As you compare potential gutter installers, be sure to ask specific questions including these:
- How will you make sure that the new gutters have the optimal pitch and slope to reduce standing water? Proper slope and pitch greatly reduces the chance of overflow. Your provider should know how to align a gutter system with your home’s roof.
- What warranties do you offer for labor and materials? Quality materials typically come with 5–10 year warranties. Labor is normally back by a 1-3 year guarantee.
- Can you provide a detailed quote for both problem area fixes and full gutter replacement? Get quotes in writing from providers, so you know exactly what the price of gutter installation will be before the work begins.
- 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, accounting for critical factors such as Perkins' average rainfall, snowfall, and the weight and volume of the gutters.
- Are you also able to install gutter guards? Putting in gutter guards helps prevent clogging that results from leaves, twigs, and other debris getting into your gutters.
- How do you ensure a smooth integration with my existing roof? Check whether steps like underlayment replacement are included.
- How long will the full installation process take? Most companies are able to get installations done in a day or so.
Taking the time to thoroughly evaluate all your options helps you pick the best gutter installation company for your home. Investing in new gutters today protects against costly water and structural damage in the future.
