Gutter Services
By choosing a full-service gutter installation company, you'll get the best value and longest lifespan from your system. The West Bend companies on our list can handle all these jobs and more:
- Installation: An expert technician can help you install a new gutter system safely while protecting your roof's warranty.
- Cleaning: Most West Bend homeowners should clean their gutters two to six times per year. Even the most seasoned weekend warriors, however, might despise climbing ladders and handling the mess themselves. A gutter professional can save your sanity and valuable time by doing the cleaning.
- Repair: Gutter problems can happen to anyone. Whether you're struggling with cracks, leaks, or sagging gutters, a local West Bend professional can diagnose and correct the issue before it can worsen.
- 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 leaves and seeds. Guards also help stop pests from settling inside your gutters.
You can use a gutter company's services as you need. Some companies will offer long-term plans that cover installation, routine cleaning, and repairs, charging by the month or year.
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 companies:
Assess Their Experience
When searching for a gutter installation company, try to choose a local company that's been in business 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 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 before signing a contract. Proper credentials and insurance protects you from liability and indicates that the company is operating legally.
Check Reviews and Referrals
Read online reviews on sites like Google, Yelp, and the Better Business Bureau. Check that the company has a proven track record of excellent work and great customer service. Look for happy long-term customers to get insights into a provider’s reliability. Watch out for red flags, like poor communication or unfinished jobs. All the providers we recommend boast a good average rating across a high number of reviews.
Choose Reputable Brands
Pick a gutter installer that has the manufacturer's seal of approval. These installers who went through certification are trained to install gutters per the manufacturer's specifications to achieve the best results.
Examine Warranties
Only use contractors that offer strong manufacturer guarantees on supplies as well as their own installation warranties. Look for 5 to 10 year guarantees on basic aluminum gutters and 1-3 years on labor.
Gutter Installation Materials
Go for resilient materials – for example, heavy-gauge aluminum – that won't warp, rust, or decay over time. Materials that can handle West Bend’s weather are best. Be sure any paints and finishes also have an equally long lifespan.
Questions to Ask
To properly evaluate gutter installation providers, you'll want to make sure to ask detailed questions such as these:
- How do you guarantee a smooth integration with my current roof? See whether the company includes steps like underlayment replacement.
- What are the specific warranty coverages on labor and materials? Quality materials usually come with 5–10 year warranties. Labor is normally back by a 1-3 year guarantee.
- What materials are recommended for my gutters based on the local weather conditions and my specific home style? Consider the pros and cons of each gutter material, considering critical factors such as West Bend's average snowfall, rainfall, and the size and capacity of the gutters.
- Are you also able to install gutter guards? Adding gutter guards helps prevent clogging that results from debris such as leaves falling into your gutters.
- How long is the installation process? Most companies can finish installations in about 24 hours.
- How will you make sure that the new gutters have the optimal slope and pitch to reduce standing water? Proper slope and pitch helps prevent overflow. Your provider should know how to align a gutter system with your home’s roofing specifications.
- Will you give me a detailed quote for both full gutter replacement and fixes for problem areas? Get quotes in writing to ensure you understand the price of your gutter installation before the job begins.
Taking the time to thoroughly research all of your options helps you select the right gutter installer for your needs. Investing in new gutters helps prevent much more costly water and structural damage down the road.
