Gutter Protection
Gutter Installation, Replacement, and Maintenance
Seamless aluminum and steel gutters, leaf guards, downspout flushing, and full-system replacements — sized for the roof above and the drainage below.
Gutters fail in two directions: water that doesn't drain (clogged downspouts, undersized troughs, bad pitch) backs up into the fascia and rots it. Water that drains in the wrong place undermines the foundation. Both problems show up as expensive interior repairs years later.
We install seamless gutters cut to length on the driveway, replace failing systems with the right capacity for the roof above, clean and flush every fall, and repair leaks and sagging without ripping out everything that still works.
What we do
Gutter Installation
Seamless 5" or 6" aluminum or steel, cut on-site to match the run. Hidden hangers every 24", proper pitch, downspouts sized to the drainage area.
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Gutter Replacement
When repair stops being economical. Full tear-off, fascia inspection, capacity check, and a new system that drains in the right places.
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Gutter Cleaning
Hand-clean troughs, flush downspouts, check splash blocks. Twice a year for most Madison homes — once in spring, once after leaf-fall.
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Gutter Repair
Re-pitch, re-hang, re-seal, replace damaged sections. Cheaper than full replacement when the bones of the system are still good.
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Why ice damming is a Wisconsin gutter problem
Ice dams form when warm air from the attic melts snow on the upper roof, the meltwater runs down to the cold eaves, and refreezes — building a wall of ice that backs water up under the shingles. Properly pitched gutters and clean downspouts don't prevent ice damming on their own, but a clogged or sagging gutter system makes it dramatically worse. Cleaning, flushing, and re-pitching every couple of years is the cheapest insurance against winter water damage.
Frequently asked questions
- How often should Madison homes have their gutters cleaned?
- Twice a year for most homes — once in spring after the maple seeds drop, and once in late fall after leaves come down. Homes near pines or oaks may need a third cleaning. Defender Shield members get one cleaning included, with a downspout flush.
- Do gutter guards actually work?
- The good ones, yes. Micromesh and reverse-curve guards keep most debris out and reduce cleaning frequency to once every 2–3 years. Cheap plastic screens clog within a year and trap moisture against the trough. We install the systems we'd put on our own homes.
- What size gutters do I need?
- 5-inch K-style for most Madison homes. 6-inch when the roof above is large, steep, or pine-shaded. Undersized gutters overflow in heavy rain — common on Madison ranch additions where the original gutter was sized for a smaller roof.
- Can you repair my gutters or do I need full replacement?
- Often we can repair. Re-pitching, re-hanging, replacing a sagging section, and resealing seams keep most systems running another 5–10 years. Full replacement makes sense when the trough itself is rotted through or the fascia behind it has failed.
Ready for a free estimate?
Tell us about the project. We'll come out, take a look, and put a written estimate in your hand within a week.