Gutter and gutter guard guides
Practical answers to the questions homeowners ask before they call an installer, with sources. Read them first, so you know what to ask and what a fair price looks like.
Gutter installation cost in Houston (2026 guide)
Local price ranges, per-foot costs, 6-inch upgrades, downspouts and guards.
Read the guide →Gutters overflowing in heavy rain? Causes and fixes
How to find the cause and which fixes actually work.
Read the guide →Signs you need new gutters, not another repair
Warning signs, gutter lifespans and repair vs. replacement costs.
Read the guide →Gutter guards for pine needles vs. leaves: how to choose
Which guard type works for pine needles, oak leaves and seeds, and what each costs.
Read the guide →Hail-damaged gutters: what to do after a storm
How to check the damage, document it for insurance and avoid storm chasers.
Read the guide →Ice dams and gutters: what actually helps
What causes ice dams, and how to protect your gutters from ice.
Read the guide →5-inch vs. 6-inch gutters: which size do you need?
How roof area, pitch and rainfall decide the size, and what the upgrade costs.
Read the guide →Gutters in hurricane season: a Florida guide
Get gutters ready before the season, check them after, and hire safely.
Read the guide →Seamless vs. sectional gutters: is seamless worth it?
How they differ, where sectional gutters leak, and what each costs.
Read the guide →Aluminum, steel, copper or vinyl gutters? How to choose
Materials compared by cost per foot, lifespan, climate and looks.
Read the guide →New roof, new gutters? When to replace both
When to replace gutters with the roof, and how to coordinate the work.
Read the guide →Disconnecting downspouts from the sewer: city programs explained
Why cities want downspouts disconnected, and what local programs offer.
Read the guide →Are gutter guards worth it? Costs, pros and cons
What guards cost, what they save, and when they are worth it.
Read the guide →Box gutters and built-in gutters on old homes
Why built-in gutters leak, how they are repaired and what historic rules allow.
Read the guide →Half-round vs. K-style gutters: which fits your home?
Capacity, cost, looks and which homes suit each profile.
Read the guide →How to measure your home for new gutters
Estimate linear feet, downspouts and a rough budget before you call.
Read the guide →Moss, needles and gutters in the Pacific Northwest
Why gutters clog with moss and needles, and what actually helps.
Read the guide →Downspouts and your foundation: basements, crawl spaces and slabs
Where downspouts should discharge, and simple fixes that protect your foundation.
Read the guide →Gutter warranties explained: what to look for
What gutter and guard warranties really cover, and what to ask.
Read the guide →Do I need gutters? When a house can go without
When gutters are essential, when partial gutters are enough, and what codes say.
Read the guide →Gutter hangers explained: hidden, spike or strap?
How hidden hangers, spikes and straps compare, and how far apart they should be.
Read the guide →Rain chains vs. downspouts: pros, cons and where they work
Where rain chains work, where downspouts are better, and how to combine them.
Read the guide →Gutters for metal roofs: size, placement and snow
Why metal roofs need bigger gutters, better placement and often snow guards.
Read the guide →How to choose a gutter color that fits your home
Match the trim, the roof or the siding, and which colors work on which homes.
Read the guide →Fascia repair before new gutters: what to know
How to spot rotted fascia, the repair options and how to read the quote.
Read the guide →Downspout size and placement: 2x3 or 3x4?
How many downspouts you need, which size, and where to put them.
Read the guide →Gutters near the coast: salt air and corrosion
Which materials and fasteners last in salt air, and how to avoid corrosion.
Read the guide →Rainwater harvesting from your gutters
Barrels vs. tanks, overflow, state and HOA rules, and local rebates.
Read the guide →Ready for gutters that just work?
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