Gutter Replacement FAQ - Fire Away!

Posted Tue, 06/09/2009 - 22:03 by Total Home of Kansas

You may be well aware that the Guttering situation at your house is far from ideal - But do you have the first clue how to go about remedying the situation? I read a blog entry the other day whereabouts a lady stated, “I was hoping I could just call Lowe’s and ask them to send over one of their installation guys to install new gutters for me, but I just talked to Lowe’s and they don’t do gutter installation unless they are also installing a new roof.” This poor gal tackled this predicament completely bass-ackwards. Calling in the little, red aprons?!? Come on, now!

Here is a list of common homeowner questions, associated with Gutter replacement:

How do I know if my gutters are bad?

If your gutters are falling off of the house, they’re probably in need of attention. Other suspicious signs of guttering malfunction include: leaky gutters, rusty gutters, water in the basement or a funny dirt line around house (from poor drainage/runoff).

What size guttering will I need for my house?

This depends on the pitch of your roof and the type of shingles you have. 5″ used to be the most common of the two residential sizes. But more and more, 6″ gutters are used on homes with steeper roofs, shake shingles, slate roofs or tile roofs. Your estimator will be able to professionally advise you on this one.

Do I need to purchase some sort of leaf cover?

Well, if you’re sick of cleaning your gutters out, then yes. The market offers a variety of leaf barriers that can be added to your new guttering system. Your estimator can assist you with this selection, as well. These, I highly recommend. (And special note, when purchasing at the time of new gutter replacement- the price is really not bad - Go for it. You’ll thank me in the long run).

Do I have to be home for my estimate?

Nope.

Do I have to be home for my installation?

Nope.

Does it cost more money for a color other than white?

Nope.

Do I need to request a particular brand of guttering?

This is something that you do not need to worry about, either. Gutters are made from coil material. The coil is purchased wholesale by your installer. Think of it like this: You go to Denny’s to eat a Denver Omelette. You appreciate the service, the omelette tastes great and you leave a happy customer. Whether Denny’s used eggs from Price Chopper or eggs from Hyvee - It really doesn’t matter. What matters is that you received a great product from a great company with great service.

How often should my gutters be cleaned?

Minimum 2 times per year. But in all reality, if your
troughs aren’t flowin’ - Then you better clear ‘em out. I don’t care
what time of year it is.

Where do I find a good guttering company?

Well, aside from the company that backs this blog (shameless plug, I know), one of the best ways to avoid being taken by a couple of guys in a truck is to ask around. Find out who your neighbors used - Who your sister used - Who your boss used. Ask around. You can also rely upon the local BBB & NARI websites.

How much will this cost?

Your job will be priced based on footage. The guttering alone should run somewhere in the neighborhood of $2.75-$3.00 /ft (installed). Downspouts are added to this price. They should ballpark $2.50-$4.00 also.

This entry excerpted from http://totalhomeblog.com/blog/gutter-replacement-faq-fire-away/

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