Gutter Repair

A well-functioning gutter system plays a vital role in safeguarding your home by channeling rainwater away from its foundation. Over time, wear and tear can compromise this system, leading to issues like leaks, sagging, overflows, and pooling water near your home’s base. Such problems signal the need for professional gutter repair. At The Brothers that Just Do Gutters, we specialize in diagnosing and addressing these issues through expert gutter repair, cleaning, and the installation of protective gutter covers. Our goal is to restore your system’s efficiency, protecting your property from costly water damage.

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Does Your Jacksonville, FL, St. Johns, or Surrounding Area Home Need Gutter Repair?

Gutters naturally age, and certain features can signal it’s time for repairs. If you spot any of the following issues, it may be time to schedule a professional inspection:

  • Spike and Ferrule Installation: Older gutters often use this outdated attachment method, which loosens over time, causing sagging or separation.
  • Significant Color Fading: Fading can indicate prolonged exposure to harsh weather, which may weaken the gutter’s structure.
  • Visible Seams Along the Gutter: Seamed gutters are more prone to leaks, unlike modern seamless gutters.

When we inspect a home for gutter repair, we often discover that a complete gutter replacement may be a more effective solution. Seamless gutters are a modern alternative that minimizes leaks and offers a cleaner, more efficient design. If your current system uses spike and ferrule attachments, chances are it was installed over 20 years ago. Older systems like these are more likely to cause issues like fascia board rot, which can become a costly repair.

Don’t let minor issues turn into major problems. If you notice any of these signs, it may be time for a professional inspection:

  • Gutters Hanging Off the Home: This can result from weakened fasteners or rotting fascia, and it may require a replacement.
  • Disconnected Downspout: Without proper drainage, water can pool near the foundation, causing damage.
  • Water in the Basement or Home: Water infiltration may be a sign of malfunctioning gutters.
  • Leaking or Dripping Gutter Seams: Seams are weak points where leaks often occur. Re-sealing or replacing the gutter may be necessary.
  • Overflowing Gutters: This issue might only require a gutter cleaning, but it can also be a sign of improper slope or clogging.

Some signs of gutter failure aren’t as obvious but can still have serious consequences. Watch for these subtle warning signs:

  • Spike & Ferrules Pulling Away: If you see nail heads popping out, it’s a sign that your gutter supports are loosening.
  • Streaks in Your Landscaping: Water leaks from your gutters can leave telltale streaks on the ground below.
  • Mold and Mildew Growth: Excess moisture from leaking gutters can create a breeding ground for mold, especially near your home’s exterior walls.
  • Rotting Exterior Wood: Check for rotting deck boards, windowsills, garage doors, or regular doors below gutter lines.
  • Erosion of Mulch Beds or Landscaping: If your mulch or soil appears washed away, it may be due to water flowing improperly from your gutters.
  • Cracked or Heaved Sidewalks, Patios, and Driveways: Water pooling near these areas can weaken their structural integrity over time.
  • Peeling Paint Near the Base of the Home: Paint that flakes or peels may indicate water damage caused by improper gutter drainage.
  • Dips or Back Pitch in the Gutter: Gutter sections that slope backward cause water to pool instead of draining properly.

The lifespan of a gutter system depends on proper installation and maintenance. With regular cleaning, inspections, and the addition of protective gutter guards, gutters can last up to 30 years. In contrast, neglected systems often last only 10 to 15 years before requiring repair or replacement.

Cleaning and Repair – Which do I Need? 

It is important to remedy these overflow issues because continued run-off can lead to many serious and expensive issues for your home like water damage, flooding, and foundation damage.  

During an evaluation, our professionally trained staff can determine whether your gutter system needs gutter cleaning services, or if your overflow is due to other issues that may involve a repair or a replacement. The right solution for your gutters is not a cookie-cutter plan, and each home often requires a unique solution that should be fully and properly assessed by a professional.  

If you have a gutter overflow, contact The Brothers that just do Gutters today for your free estimate. You can trust us to properly diagnose your situation, and provide the best solution for your home. 

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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