Gutter repair: what you are paying for
Most gutter repairs are small jobs done from a ladder. The ladder, the trip and the height are most of what you pay for.
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The short version
- What sets the price
- The trip, the height of the house and the number of spots to fix.
- Common fixes
- Sealing seams, rehanging sagging runs and reattaching downspouts.
- Ask first
- Whether there is a minimum charge for a visit.
Ask before the visit
- Is there a minimum charge?
- Is the price per repair or for the visit?
- Are sealant and hangers included?
- Will you tell me if replacement makes more sense?
What moves the price
- A two-story or steep-roofed house.
- Repairs spread around the whole house.
- Fascia that needs fixing first.
- Gutters that must be cleaned before work.
The common repairs
- Leaking seamsJoints and end caps are cleaned and resealed. Sealant on a dirty or wet seam does not last.
- Sagging runsHangers are replaced or added and the slope toward the downspout is reset.
- DownspoutsLoose or separated sections are refastened, and crushed pieces replaced.
- Damaged sectionsA dented or split section can be cut out and replaced if the rest is sound.
How the visit usually goes
- The gutters are checked all the way around, not only at the leak.
- You are given a price before work starts.
- Repairs are made and the slope is checked.
- Water is run through to confirm the fix.
Falls from ladders are the real risk in gutter work. If the repair is above the first floor, that alone is a reason to hire it out.
Gutter replacement: what drives the cost
Gutter pulling away from the house
Gutters overflowing in heavy rain