Gutters not only compliment and give your home a nice finished look, they are critical to preserving the life and performance of the roof from excessive water pooling and ice damage. Gutters that are in good working order and draining correctly also prevent water damage to the very foundation of the home.
If the gutters are old and have simply seen their better days, gutter repairs or replacements may be necessary.
As water and debris (such as twigs, branches and leaves) fall onto the roof, the debris heads straight into the gutters. An accumulation of this debris and resulting damage over time may require gutter repairs.
If gutters get crushed or otherwise damaged by animals or heavier debris from trees, gutter repairs can save you money.
Sometimes property owners underestimate the value of properly functioning gutters. However, maintaining the gutters is critical to preventing more serious damage to your home down the road. Some of these costly issues include: