Gutters and Downspouts in Waukegan, IL

Gutters move thousands of gallons of water away from your roof, walls and foundation every year. We install and repair gutter systems sized and pitched to do that job.

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Rainwater running off shingles at the edge of a roof

Gutter services

New gutter installation on homes and garages
Downspout installation, relocation and extensions
Re-pitching sagging gutters so water flows to the outlets
Replacing loose or broken hangers
Sealing leaking seams and end caps
Gutter replacement as part of a roof replacement
Fascia repair behind the gutters with our soffit and fascia service

Signs your gutters are not doing their job

Water spilling over the front of the gutter during rain
Gutters pulling away from the house or sagging between hangers
Peeling paint or rot on the fascia boards behind the gutter
Puddles, washed-out mulch or erosion along the foundation
Water in the basement after heavy rain
Thick ice along the gutters in winter

How we install gutters

Measure the roof. Roof area and pitch tell us how much water each run has to carry and how many downspouts are needed.
Check the fascia. Gutters are only as solid as the board they hang on, so rotted fascia gets replaced first.
Set the pitch. Each run slopes toward its outlet so water does not sit in the gutter.
Hang and seal. Hangers are spaced to hold the weight of water and snow, and seams and end caps are sealed.
Direct the water. Downspouts and extensions carry water away from the foundation.

Built for Lake County winters

Snow loads, ice and spring downpours are hard on gutters in Waukegan and the rest of Lake County. Gutters that are loose or pitched wrong hold water that freezes, adds weight and pulls the system away from the house. A well-hung system with enough downspouts drains faster in spring and holds up better in winter.

Gutters are part of the roof system, so we look at them during every roof inspection. Call (224) 772-4836 or request a free estimate.

Gutters & Downspouts FAQ

Gutters & Downspouts questions in Lake County

Why are my gutters overflowing even when they are clean?

The usual causes are gutters that are too small for the roof, the wrong pitch, too few downspouts or a clog inside a downspout. We check all four before recommending a fix.

Can gutters cause ice dams?

Clogged or sagging gutters hold water and snow at the roof edge, which makes ice buildup worse. Ice dams start with heat escaping into the attic, but gutters that drain well reduce how much ice forms.

Should I replace my gutters when I replace my roof?

Often it makes sense. Old gutters can be damaged during a tear-off, and the new drip edge should line up with the gutters. We can quote both so you can decide.

Where should downspouts drain?

Away from the foundation, ideally several feet, using extensions or splash blocks. Water dumping next to the house is one of the most common causes of wet basements.

Do you repair gutters or only replace them?

Both. Loose hangers, leaking seams, sagging runs and crushed downspouts can often be repaired. If the system is undersized or failing all around, replacement is the better value.

Waukegan, IL and Lake County

Overflowing gutters? Let us fix the flow.

Free estimates Monday to Saturday. Tell us what is going on and we will set a time to look at it.

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