scope of work
What do you need done?
the guide
Where the water goes
Gutters only help if downspouts carry water well away from the foundation. Many wet basements are solved with downspout extensions.
What affects the price
Linear footage, gutter size, number of stories and downspouts, and repairs to rotted fascia.
Sizing
Five-inch K-style gutters suit most homes; six-inch gutters handle larger or steeper roofs.
Rules and paperwork in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania’s Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act requires most contractors who perform home improvements to register with the Attorney General’s office and to give you a written contract for any job over $500. The registration number belongs on the estimate and the contract — ask for it.
Sources: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General — Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. Rules change — confirm current requirements with the agency and with your municipality.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Where will each downspout discharge?
- What hangers will you use, and at what spacing?
- Will you inspect the fascia first?
- What is your Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor registration number?
Frequently asked questions
How often should gutters be cleaned in my town?
At least twice a year, in late spring and late fall, and more often under trees.
Do gutter guards work?
They reduce cleaning but do not eliminate it.
Why do my gutters overflow?
Usually clogs, too few downspouts, or the wrong pitch.
the crew
Verified gutters contractors
We are still onboarding verified gutters contractors. You can submit a request and we will tell you honestly if we cannot match it — your details are never shared unless a verified contractor is available.
This trade typically requires a license or state registration. Contractors receive gutters requests only after we have reviewed theirs.