Gutter Repair and Replacement in Chicago
Overflowing gutters push water behind the fascia and into the walls. Get them fixed or replaced before the next heavy rain.
About gutter services
Gutters are part of the roof system, not an accessory to it. When they overflow, water runs behind the fascia and into the roof edge, saturates the soffit, and in winter contributes directly to ice dam formation. A surprising share of roof leaks at the eave are actually gutter problems.
Gutter work goes in as part of a roofing scope or on its own: replacement, repair, downspout routing and the fascia repair that often needs doing at the same time.
Gutter repair, replacement and guards
Seamless aluminum gutter replacement
Formed on site to the exact run length, which eliminates the joints that leak on sectional gutter.
Downspout routing and extension
Getting water far enough from the foundation to actually matter, including underground extensions where appropriate.
Leaf protection
Gutter guard options discussed honestly: including where they help and where they mostly move the maintenance somewhere else.
Fascia and soffit repair
Repairing the wood damage overflowing gutters cause, before new gutter is hung on it.
Repitching and resecuring
Correcting slope and re-hanging sagging runs so water reaches the downspout.
Gutter work, close up
The details that decide whether a roof reaches its rated life, most of them invisible once it is finished.
Gutter questions
More questions are answered on the main FAQ page.
Do gutter guards actually work?
They reduce how often you clean gutters, which is real value on a two-story home or under heavy tree cover. They do not eliminate maintenance: fine debris still accumulates, and some designs shed water past the gutter in heavy rain. A roofer can tell you plainly whether your property is a good candidate.
Can overflowing gutters cause a roof leak?
Yes. Water backing up over the gutter edge runs behind the fascia and gets to the underside of the roof deck at the eave. In winter that same overflow contributes to ice dams. Eave leaks are frequently gutter problems.
Should gutters be replaced when the roof is replaced?
Not always, but it is the right time to evaluate them. Drip edge and the roof edge detail interact with the gutter, and if the gutters are near the end of their life, doing both at once is cheaper than doing them separately.
Gutter services by area
Roofers cover Chicago and the surrounding suburbs across Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane and McHenry Counties.
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Get a gutter estimate
Call with the address. Overflowing gutters push water behind the fascia, so get them looked at before the next heavy rain.