Gutter Repair in St. Louis, MO

Leaking, sagging, or overflowing gutters can send water toward your home instead of away from it. Our St. Louis-area Solutionists inspect the gutter system, downspouts, fascia, and drainage path to identify whether you need a repair, cleaning, or replacement. We provide a clear recommendation and a custom quote before work begins.

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Common Gutter Repair Problems We Address

Gutter problems can look different from one home to the next. Our Solutionists can evaluate issues such as:

  • Leaks at seams, corners, or end caps
  • Gutters that sag or pull away from the fascia
  • Overflow caused by damaged or improperly pitched sections
  • Loose, disconnected, or damaged downspouts
  • Storm or hail damage that bends or punctures the system.

The right repair depends on the condition of the gutter system and the way water moves around your home. We will explain what we find and outline the appropriate solution.

Do Your Old Gutters Need Gutter Repair?

Old gutters is a relative term, but it’s a really good indication your gutters are old if they are:

  • Installed with spike and ferrule
  • Showing significant exterior color fade
  • Have seams along the run of the gutter

Often times we arrive to a job to check on repairs and we realize the client is in need of a gutter installation and replacement instead. If your gutters are leaking at the seams it may be time to update to seamless gutters. If your gutters were installed with spike and ferrule, this means they are likely 20 years old and you could also potentially have rotting fascia.

  • Gutter hanging off the home – may need a gutter replacement
  • Downspout disconnected from gutter or home
  • Water in basement
  • Water in home
  • Seams leaking or dripping
  • Overflowing gutters – may just need a gutter cleaning

  • Spike & ferrules pulling away from the gutter where you can see the nail head popping out
  • Lines in your landscape below the gutter
  • Mold in areas below where gutters are, or should be
  • Rotting deck boards, windowsills, garage doors, and regular doors below where gutters are, or should be
  • Erosion in landscape or mulch beds
  • Cracking or upheaval of sidewalks, patios, driveways and stairs
  • Paint flaking or peeling prematurely in areas near the base of the home
  • Dips or back pitch in gutters

A gutter system that is properly installed and maintained by regular gutter cleanings or maintenance or protected with gutter guards should last up to 30 years. Gutters that have not been properly maintained usually fail between 10 and 15 years.

Gutter Repair or Gutter Cleaning?

Water overflowing near a downspout may point to a blockage that needs gutter cleaning. Water spilling from the middle of a gutter, a seam, or the end away from a downspout may indicate damage, poor pitch, or a loose connection that needs repair. Because the symptoms can look similar, our Solutionists inspect the system before recommending cleaning, repair, or replacement.

Overflowing at or near the downspout is a tell-tale sign that you need gutter cleaning services and there is likely a blockage in your downspout that is inhibiting the water from flowing down the downspout. 

Whereas, overflow that is occurring in the middle of a gutter, and/or at the opposite end of a downspout typically indicates the need for a repair or reinstall because this could: 

  1. be a sign of a pitch issue
  2. mean your gutters are too small
  3. mean there are not enough leaders or downspouts
  4. be your gutters are sagging/pulling from your home due to age, or install issues 

Other indications that you have overflow issues: 

  • Stained or cracked walls, siding, or foundation 
  • Pooling by your foundation 
  • Visible overflow from the front of the gutter or between the fascia and gutter in the rain 

There are less subtle signs as well. If you have a downspout that leads to an underground drain and the area around that drain is wet, then it is most likely clogged. 

Although the above lists are great indications and starting points to understanding what may be wrong with your gutter system, it is common for homeowners to misdiagnose the source of their gutter problems.

Hail Damage Repair for Your Gutter System

Hail storms can often wreak havoc on cars and homes. Because of the greater chance of roof damage during a hail storm, many homeowners start by inspecting their roofs. Your gutter system is also at risk of damage. Because hail damage repair to your gutter system can be costly, it is best when a professional can assess the damage and determine whether a full replacement is a better cost-benefit repair.

Because hail damage repair can be costly, we recommend that you call your insurance company. For that reason, you may want to work alongside a roofing company as well. Together they can best access the overall damage that your home has undergone.

It is a good idea to also consider covering your gutters with a guard to mitigate future damage. The best mesh guards are made of thicker and stronger materials than the gutters.

After a storm hits, you want to inspect your home for damage. If your roof has been damaged, there is a good chance that your gutter system has been too. This is also true after a tornado hits, a flood occurs or you have an abundance of rain. Brothers Gutters has experience in dealing with hail damage repair. We have locations in many of the major hail event areas, including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, and many more. Our team of professionals are happy to assist in fixing any hail-damaged gutters and advise when a replacement is best.

Making sure to first work with a team of professionals to best access the storm havoc is key. They then can collaborate on developing a hail damage repair plan for you. The Brothers that just do Gutters offer maintenance, repairs, and installations. Contact us today to schedule a free estimate.

If you are experiencing any warning signs (see above), please call us or Request a Quote Online. Our professionals can help to determine whether you need just a gutter repair or if your gutter system needs to be replaced.

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