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Gutters in Jacksonville Beach
We hang new gutters and fix old ones so rain off your roof ends up in the yard, well clear of your fascia and slab. Each run is sized to the roof above it, pitched to drain, and fitted under the drip edge so the wood behind it stays dry.
What a Gutter Job Should Actually Do
Rain hits your roof, rolls to the edge, and the gutter is the last thing standing between that water and your house. If it's too small, sagging or tilted the wrong way, water spills over the lip, soaks the fascia board and puddles against the slab.
Most of the gutter trouble we see isn't the gutter itself. It's how it was hung. Hangers spaced too far apart, steel screws rusting out in the salt air, no drip edge behind the gutter, or a downspout dumping right next to the wall. We fix the cause, not just the dent.
We also tell you plainly what the rules are. Gutter work by itself often doesn't need a permit. When it's part of a new roof, the drip edge and edge metal fall under the roof permit and get looked at during inspection, so we do that part to code.
What's Included in Our Gutter Work
- Continuous aluminum runs
- We form each run on site from a coil, cut to the length of your roofline. No splices along the straight sections means fewer spots to leak. Aluminum stands up to salt air far better than galvanized steel.
- Sizing for heavy rain
- We measure the roof area and pitch draining to each run. Many homes do better with 6-inch gutters and larger 3x4 downspouts than the 5-inch setup a lot of houses came with.
- Hangers and fasteners that last
- Hidden hangers go in close together so the gutter holds its line in wind and under a full load of water. We use stainless or aluminum fasteners so they don't rust out and streak your fascia.
- Proper slope and outlets
- Each run gets a steady fall toward the downspout, about a quarter inch every ten feet. Water moves instead of sitting and breeding mosquitoes.
- Fascia and drip edge check
- The board behind a gutter carries all of its weight, so we press-test it along the full length of the roofline. Any soft or rotted sections get pointed out and priced on their own line. We also confirm the drip edge laps into the gutter so water can't sneak behind it.
- Downspout placement
- We put downspouts where the yard can take the water. Extensions or splash blocks then carry it a few feet out from the foundation, the walkways and the property line.
Signs Your Gutters Need Work
Water pouring over the front
If gutters overflow in a normal afternoon storm, they're clogged, undersized or pitched backward. Any of the three can be fixed.
Sagging or pulling away
A gutter that dips between hangers holds water and gets heavier. Eventually it pulls the fascia down with it.
Rust streaks or peeling paint
Orange streaks on the fascia usually mean old steel fasteners or steel gutters rusting. Peeling paint behind the gutter often means water is getting behind it.
Soft wood at the roof edge
Push on the fascia board under a corner. If it gives, water has been getting in for a while and needs attention before the next gutter goes on.
Puddles or washouts by the slab
Bare spots in the mulch, erosion under a downspout, or standing water near the wall mean water isn't being carried far enough away.
What Sets the Price of a Gutter Job
No two rooflines match, so we measure first and price second. Your estimate lists gutters, downspouts and any wood repair separately. Financing is also available if you'd like to spread out payments.
Total footage and corners
The price tracks the feet of gutter your house takes and the number of inside and outside corners. A plain ranch runs less than a home with many turns.
Gutter width and downspout count
Six-inch gutters with 3x4 downspouts run slightly higher than 5-inch, but they carry more water. Each added downspout adds material and labor.
How high and how hard to reach
Second-story runs call for taller ladders and more time repositioning them. Steep roofs and tight spaces between houses also slow setup, and that time is reflected on the estimate.
State of the fascia
Rotted fascia must be replaced before a gutter can hang on it. We show you what we found so you understand why it's listed.
Optional add-ons
Gutter guards, downspout extensions and underground drain lines are your choice. We'll say when they pay off and when they don't.
How a Gutter Job Goes
- 1
Look and measure
We walk the roofline, check the fascia and drip edge, and measure each run. You get a written estimate that lists every piece, so you know what you're paying for.
- 2
Prep the roof edge
Old gutters come down. We repair or replace any bad fascia we found and pointed out, and correct the drip edge if it's missing or short.
- 3
Form and hang
Runs are formed on site from coil in the color you pick. We set the slope with a line and hang them on close-spaced hangers.
- 4
Water test and cleanup
We run a hose through each run to confirm it drains and nothing leaks at the corners or outlets. Then we haul off the old gutters and pick up scraps and screws before we leave.
Gutter Questions We Get
Do I need a permit for new gutters?
Usually not for gutters alone, though rules can vary, so we confirm with the local building department before we start. If gutters are going up with a new roof, the drip edge and edge metal are part of the roof permit. We handle that paperwork and build that edge to code.
Should I replace gutters when I replace my roof?
Often it makes sense. The old gutters have to come off to install drip edge correctly, and old hangers rarely go back up tight. If yours are in good shape, we can rehang them. See our Roof Replacement page for how we handle the roof edge.
Are gutter guards worth it?
It depends on your trees. Under oaks and pines, good guards save a lot of cleaning. With no trees nearby, you may not need them. We'll give you an honest answer for your home.
Why aluminum instead of steel?
Near the ocean, steel rusts faster even when it's galvanized. Aluminum doesn't rust, it's lighter on the fascia, and it can be formed on site in many colors.
Can you just fix my existing gutters?
Yes, if they're worth fixing. Resealing corners, rehanging a sagging run or moving a downspout often solves the problem. If the gutter is undersized or rusting through, we'll say so. Leaks at the roof itself are covered on our Roof Repair page.
Get Your Gutters Draining Right
We'll measure your roofline, check the fascia and tell you what needs work and what doesn't. The estimate is free and there's no obligation.