Your Gutter Installation or Replacement questions, answered
Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.
How much does gutter installation cost?
Gutter installation costs$5 to $15 per linear foot installed or $750 to $2,300 total for a one-story home with 150 linear feet of gutters. Gutter replacement costs $1 to $2 per foot more because it includes old gutter removal. Putting gutters on a two-story house may add $1 to $3 per linear foot for extra labor and safety equipment.
Rain gutter installation includes gutters, downspouts, hangers, brackets, and labor. Sectional gutters are easier to install but tend to clog and leak easily along seams. Seamless gutters are more expensive but last longer and require less cleaning.
How much does it cost to install gutter guards?
Gutter guards cost$4 and $12 per foot installed, or $570 to $1,530 for 150 to 200 feet of gutters. Gutter guards are thin screens attached to the gutters that prevent leaves and debris from clogging the system. Rodent guards cost $5 to $15 each and cover the ends of downspouts.
How long do gutters last?
Gutters last 15 to 30 years, depending on the weather, maintenance, and if there are any trees nearby. Seamless gutters typically last longer than sectional gutters. The following materials have different lifespans:
Zinc gutters cost $16 to $27 per linear foot and last 30 to 80 years.
How long does gutter installation take?
Gutter installation takes 7 to 10 hours for one contractor to put up 150 linear feet of gutters. Total installation time depends on the house size, roof height and slope, crew size, and weather conditions.
Do you tip gutter installers?
It's not customary to tip gutter installers. However, you can tip $10 to $25 per person if you would like to or if their work exceeded expectations.
How do I hire a gutter installer?
Search our list of professional gutter contractors, then:
Get three or more free estimates to compare.
Browse reviews and previous work on HomeGuide and Google.
Choose a licensed, bonded, and experienced company.
Verify their insurance and warranty.
Get a written estimate, contract, and warranty before work begins.
Follow a payment schedule instead of making large payments up front.
After asking questions and verifying credentials, hire the best gutter company in your area.
What questions should I ask gutter contractors?
When looking for local gutter companies, consider asking the following questions:
How long have you been in business?
Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
What type of gutter material do you recommend for my home?
Will you subcontract this project to someone else?
How long will the installation take?
Will this job need a permit? If so, will you pull it?
What does your warranty include?
Can you give me a written estimate and contract?
Do you offer a payment plan?
Reviews for Trenton gutter installation services
Recent success stories from people in the Trenton area.
Michael C.
We had our entire house and garage sided. Mr. Stofan and his crew were phenomenal in demeanor and expertise. Our 44 year-old home looks new.
We also had new gutters and gutter guards installed. That crew was efficient and expert as well.
We would recommend Mr. Stofan with no reservations.
Stofan Construction LLC
Anonymous
I hired Jim to do some maintenance work on my roof which is old and in need of repair. It's a compound roof with areas of slate, copper, and old tin. All these areas have leaked in the recent past, and will eventually need to be replaced. Jim knows how to work with all these materials and found the sources for leaks that others have missed. He seems to understand how old roofs are built. We will be talking about a larger roof project in the spring. In one place I needed some custom molding and carpentry to repair storm damage and I was pleasantly surprised at how well Jim did this work. He got the custom milling done for less than I could have myself. Jim and I are also talking about other work including carpentry, painting, drywall and bathroom remodeling. Though the work Jim has done for me so far has been mainly roof repair and handyman type small jobs, I am convinced he is a good general builder and I intend to use him again as such. I've already recommended him to my next door neighbor.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Jim repaired some areas of my my roof and will be giving me a quote for a larger roof job later this year. The work he completed in 2011 included repairing slate and copper, and getting me through the winter with an ancient flat section of roof that has to go soon. Jim also did some carpentry for me on the eaves and edges of an area of my roof, and got it right, including some custom molding that I thought would be more expensive to have milled.
CATEGORY Contractors,Gutter Cleaning,Gutter
CATEGORY Gutter Repair,Siding,House Painters
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