Wondering what to expect when getting new gutters installed by a reputable contractor? Gutters play a big role in protecting your home—they safely guide rainwater and melted snow away from your roof and foundation. That’s why proper installation is so important, and it’s best handled by an experienced local contractor with proven results. At Lutgen Companies, we go the extra mile with quality craftsmanship and personalized service.
Let’s walk through the gutter installation process together so you’ll know how it all unfolds.
What to Expect When You Have Seamless Gutters Professionally Installed
Perform Precise Measurements
In the planning phase of your new gutter system, your contractor will meticulously measure your exterior. You’ll decide between 5-inch or 6-inch gutters, then choose your gutter material, ensuring you get the most durable and beautiful outcome to enjoy for years to come.
Your Current Gutters Will Be Removed
The day of your gutter installation, your home’s old gutters will be taken down and disposed of.
Customize Your Gutters to Fit Your Home Perfectly
While sectional gutters come in pieces, seamless gutters are one long piece to eliminate vulnerability to leaking. Your seamless gutters will be cut to fit your exterior exactly. This is often done on-site.
Attach Your New Gutters
Your gutter system will be securely attached to your fascia boards so they can stand up to the elements and handle the weight of the water that flows through them. The pitch of your gutter system will be calculated to ensure you have just enough slope to channel the flow of water toward the downspouts and prevent water accumulation.
Connect Your Downspouts
Outlets will be added, and then downspouts will be connected to them. Every downspout will be securely attached so they can withstand the flow of water year after year.
The Benefit of Installing LeaFree Gutter Guards on Your New Gutter System
Provide Simple Upkeep with Gutter Guards
When you have new gutters installed and include LeaFree gutter guards, you’ll enjoy long-term low maintenance protection from moisture intrusion. And you’ll bypass the hassle of climbing a ladder and scooping the muck out of your gutters yourself. With gutter guards, your new gutter system will stay free and clear of debris, leaves, and even stray fly balls—and you’ll have more time to do the things you love most!
Why Gutter Installation Isn’t a DIY Job
In order for gutters to deliver the best results, their installation takes careful planning, calculation, and craftmanship. Gutters need to be pitched just enough to encourage manageable water flow, which is hard to achieve without experience. They need to be securely attached, while not damaging roofing. That’s why it’s important to hire an experienced pro for your gutter installation.
DIY enthusiasts who take on gutter installation without the training, experience, and proper tools a contractor has find out the hard way that it’s best to leave gutter installation to the pros so they can:
Avoid the Risk of Injury
Gutter installation involves working at heights while handling heavy materials. If you’re not experienced, you could fall and be seriously injured. Pro gutter installers are trained in safety techniques and have the equipment needed to work at heights.
Protect Property Value
If gutters aren’t installed properly, they can detach, causing damage to your home. They also may not function correctly, resulting in leaks. The good news is that when you hire a trusted contractor to install your gutters, you can rest at ease they will be installed with precision and deliver the long-term high performance you deserve.
Save Time and Money
DIY gutter installation takes a lot of time—particularly if you’ve never done it before. It requires the purchasing of all the necessary materials, learning how to install gutters, and then doing the work until the job is complete. Plus, if you install your gutters incorrectly, you may create costly damage to your property and need repairs down the road. You can bypass all these hassles by simply hiring a dependable contractor to do the work for you.
Safeguard Your Home from Water Intrusion with Beautiful New Gutters
Don’t settle for faulty gutters that put your home at risk of structural damage. Get premium new gutter system installed by our skilled craftsmen.
At Lutgen Companies, we’re a community driven, trustworthy, detail-oriented home remodeling company that offers low maintenance roofing and exterior solutions since 1983. Contact us for a free consultation and discover how new seamless gutters can simplify your maintenance, add beauty to your property, and protect it from moisture damage.
