New Gutters Alexandria, VA

Knowing when to replace your gutters is usually obvious. The signs of gutter damage can include leak gutters, water running over your gutters (could also be clogged), a space between your gutters and the fascia boards, warping of your gutters, a piece missing, cracked gutters, or downspouts that are disconnected from your home. 

Why replacing your gutters is important is because gutters are custom fit and seamless, meaning they’re designed to fit a specific section of your home. The gutter system needs to be intertwined correctly for it to work in removing water from your roof. 

Repairs like caulk or replacing gutter spikes are often just a temporary fix, and in most cases, the cost to replace your gutters is relatively inexpensive compared to how long they will last. 
See more about gutter warranties here.

In the roofing and exterior remodeling industry, it is generally communicated that the longest run of seamless gutter you can go with before needing a downspout is 40-50 feet depending on who you ask. 

Gutters are designed to collect water from your roof during rainstorms and channel that water to a downspout. A long run of seamless gutters without a downspout can lead to overflowing. Your gutter system cannot simply handle all the water without the help of a downspout. 

This is also why we recommend 6-inch gutters since they can hold more water and they also come equipped with a larger downspout increasing water volume 300%.

When it comes to aluminum gutters, the typical sizes are five-inch and six-inch gutters. Each serves a purpose with the smaller gutters looking a bit more tasteful on smaller homes and the larger 6-inch gutters able to withstand and hold more water. 

Most companies are now recommending 6-inch gutters installed with screw-in hidden hangers.

Learn more about gutter styles and gutter sizes here.

Due to the ongoing supply chain shortages stemming from the pandemic of 2020, gutter prices have gone up since the gutter material is now more expensive. Aluminum and other common gutter materials are costing installers more thus their prices are increasing. 

Gutters are priced per linear foot. Prices will also vary by size and material; however, if you use seamless aluminum gutters size 5-inch or 6-inch, you are looking at pricing around $6 to $10 per linear foot, depending on where you’re located. 

Here at Top Dog Home Pro, our prices have remained in the ballpark of $7.50-$10.50 depending on supply. 

See more gutter questions here!

Seamless gutters are gutters that have no seams requiring sealant. Sectional gutters are something of the past and what most DIY people use only to find out they don’t last very long. 

Without seams, this means you will not experience any gutter leaks and they’re custom made for each specific section of your home!

Read about steel vs. aluminum gutters here.

Depending on the density of the trees around your home and the height of your home, you might not have to clean your gutters at all or in some cases, up to four times per year. A three-story townhome with smaller to no trees around it won’t need to be cleaned in most cases vs. a home located next to a forest or pine trees. In that case, you will want to have your gutters cleaned every 3-4 months, especially in the fall. 

Gutter cleaning isn’t just reserved for leaves. It is important to make sure that sticks and even bird nests are not clogging up your gutters and downspouts. Sometimes toys and balls can find their way into your gutters too!

Keep your gutters clean!

The most common gutter material is aluminum and they come in a K-style appearance. You can also find copper, steel, and vinyl gutters in the half-round or even box variety. Be sure to read more about common gutter questions here.

Gutter guards do work when you purchase a high-quality and durable guard. Not all gutter guards and gutter covers are created equally, however, which means knowing what to purchase can be challenging. Here are a few pointers:

• Tension guard that can withstand heavy debris
• Self-cleaning gutter guard means you don’t have to clean the gutter guard
• Covers the entire gutter, which prevents birds from entering
• Has a warranty and coverage

See more about the best gutter guards ranked here.

As a homeowner, you have the right to do anything you would like to your home including installing gutters. Now, we highly recommend avoiding the DIY gutter installation as there are many factors that can go wrong, from safety to installing correctly. 

Everything from the custom fit to the right slope matters when installing gutters correctly, and they’re not anything to mess with since they do so much with regard to protecting your home. 
Instead, consider calling a gutter company to help you!

If you live in Alexandria, Virginia and you are looking for a gutter company to help you Top Dog Home Pro is your best bet! We are the leader in gutter installation in and around Fairfax, Manassas, Alexandria, Woodbridge, Stafford, and more!