Gutters are the part of the roof system nobody thinks about until they overflow. When they do, water runs down the siding, pools against the foundation, and rots the fascia the gutters are supposed to protect. 85 Roof installs new gutters and downspouts for homeowners in Alpharetta and north metro Atlanta, often alongside a new roof. Call 678-727-6789 or request a free estimate.
Why Gutters Matter So Much in North Georgia
Atlanta-area storms drop a lot of water in a short time, and a roof of average size sheds hundreds of gallons in a single heavy rain. Gutters and downspouts collect all of it and move it away from the house. When they are undersized, clogged, sagging or missing, that water lands where it does the most harm: at the foundation, behind the siding, and in the crawl space or basement.
The pine straw and leaf load in Alpharetta neighborhoods makes it worse. Gutters that fill with debris stop draining, water backs up under the shingles at the eaves, and the weight pulls the gutter away from the fascia. Many fascia and soffit repairs we see during roof inspections started with a gutter that had not drained in years.
Seamless Gutters Versus Sectional Gutters
Sectional gutters come in pieces that are joined on site, and every joint is a place that can eventually leak. Seamless gutters are formed in one continuous run for each straight section of roofline, so the only seams are at the corners and the downspout outlets. Fewer seams mean fewer leaks and a cleaner look.
Most residential gutters in our area are aluminum, which does not rust and comes in a range of colors to match trim or siding. Sizing matters too: a larger gutter and downspout handle heavy rain and steep roofs better than the standard size, and we recommend what your roof needs.
Gutter Replacement With a New Roof
The best time to replace gutters is when the roof is being replaced. The old gutters usually have to come off or be worked around anyway, and installing new ones afterward means the drip edge, underlayment and gutter all line up the way they should. Every roof replacement we do includes new drip edge, which directs water off the roof edge and into the gutter instead of behind it.
Doing both jobs together also means one crew, one schedule and one estimate. If your gutters are still in good shape, we will tell you and leave them alone. If they are pulling away, leaking at the seams or the wrong size for the roof, we will include a gutter option in your roof proposal so you can decide with the full picture.
Signs You Need New Gutters
Some problems are obvious: gutters hanging loose, sections missing after a storm, or water pouring over the front edge in a downpour. Others take a closer look. Check for rust or peeling paint, standing water inside the gutter after a dry day, mildew or staining on the siding below a gutter, and soil washed out or pooling along the foundation.
Inside, look for a damp basement or crawl space and water stains on ceilings near exterior walls, which can mean water is backing up under the shingles at the eave. If any of this sounds familiar, a free inspection will tell you whether the gutters can be re-hung or resealed or whether it is time to replace them.
How a Gutter Installation Works
Inspection and estimate
We look at the existing gutters, the fascia behind them, and how water moves across the roof and down the yard. Rotted fascia needs to be addressed before new gutters go on, or the new gutters will not have anything solid to hang from. You get a written, itemized estimate with no obligation.
Removal and installation
The old gutters come down, the fascia is checked, and the new gutters are hung with a slight pitch toward the downspouts so water drains instead of standing. Downspouts are placed where they move water away from the foundation, with extensions or splash blocks where needed. We clean up and haul away the old material.
Gutter guards
If you are tired of cleaning gutters every fall, ask about leaf protection. Guards do not eliminate maintenance, but they cut down on how often the gutters clog and reduce the chance of an overflow you do not notice until the fascia has rotted. We will tell you honestly whether they make sense for your trees and roofline.
Why Alpharetta Homeowners Choose 85 Roof for Gutters
We are roofers first, which means we understand gutters as part of the roof system rather than an accessory. 85 Roof was founded in 2014, our crew leaders have served the Atlanta market for more than 20 years, and we carry General Liability and Workers’ Compensation insurance with copies available on request. Ask about workmanship warranty coverage on gutter work.
Most of our work in Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Roswell comes from referrals, and that only continues if the work holds up and the estimate is honest. If your gutters do not need replacing, we will say so. If they do, you will get a clear proposal and a crew that treats your property the way we would want ours treated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are seamless gutters, and are they worth it?
Seamless gutters are formed in one continuous piece for each straight run of roofline, so the only joints are at corners and outlets. Sectional gutters are joined every several feet, and each joint can leak or separate over time. For most homes the small difference in cost is worth the reduced maintenance and the cleaner look.
What size gutters does my house need?
It depends on the size and pitch of the roof and how much water it sheds in a heavy rain. Standard residential gutters handle most homes; steeper or larger roofs often benefit from a larger gutter and downspout so water does not overshoot in a downpour. We will measure and recommend the right size rather than guess.
Should I replace gutters when I replace my roof?
Often, yes. The roof replacement is the easiest time to do it, and new drip edge and new gutters installed together line up the way they should. If your gutters are in good condition, we will leave them in place. We include a gutter option in the roof proposal when it makes sense so you can decide with the full picture.
Do gutter guards really work?
They reduce how often gutters clog, especially with pine straw and leaves, but no guard eliminates maintenance entirely. Guards are most useful on homes surrounded by trees and on second-story gutters that are hard to reach safely.
How do I know if my gutters are causing water problems?
Look for water overflowing the front edge in rain, staining or mildew on siding below the gutter, soil washed out or pooling at the foundation, and a damp basement or crawl space. Sagging sections and gutters pulling away from the fascia are also signs. A free inspection will confirm whether the gutters are the cause.
What affects the cost of new gutters?
The total length of gutter and downspout, the size and material you choose, how many corners and downspouts the roofline needs, how many stories the house has, and whether fascia repair or gutter guards are included. We provide a written, itemized estimate after a free inspection, with no obligation.
Get a Free Gutter Estimate in Alpharetta
If your gutters are overflowing, sagging or simply worn out, call 678-727-6789 or request a free estimate. We will inspect them along with the roof edge and fascia, explain what we find, and give you a clear written estimate. No obligation and no pressure, and if they only need re-hanging, we will say so.
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