Gutter Installation in Troy, MI
Your gutters catch everything that washes off your roof, so they can tell you a lot about it. Roofing is our main work, which means a gutter visit in Troy comes with an eye on what the roof is sending down. We install seamless gutters and downspouts to carry rainwater away from your home and foundation.
What your gutters can tell you about your roof
A buildup of granules in your gutters can mean your shingles need a look. If we spot that during a gutter visit, you'll hear about it.
Granules
Those sandy bits come off asphalt shingles. A sprinkle isn't worth worrying about, but a heavy layer is worth a roof check.Our roof repair in Troy page explains what that check looks like.
Water inside the house
Stains on ceilings or walls point to the roof, not the gutters. Tracking down the source is what a roof inspection is for, and it's free.
Why pitch and fastening matter
A gutter only works if it's pitched toward the downspout and fastened securely. Get the pitch wrong and water sits or spills over. Get the fastening wrong and the run pulls loose.
Both are set on every install, and every run is aligned, sealed and secured.
Downspouts are half the job
Water has to leave the gutter somewhere, and where it lands matters. Downspouts are placed to send that water away from the foundation instead of letting it soak in right beside it.
A clogged or crushed downspout will back water up into a perfectly good gutter, so downspouts get checked along with the gutters.
When we recommend new gutters instead of repairs
New gutters make sense when the trouble runs the length of the system: rust, repeat leaks, sagging, or runs pulling away from the house. If it's one section, a repair is the better call.
Either way, you'll see photos and get the scope in writing.
Gutter work in Troy
Troy visits are set up from our office in Sterling Heights. Call or text, or book online, and mention the house is in Troy.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gutter questions from Troy homeowners
Is it hard to replace gutters yourself?
It can be. You have to get the pitch right over a full run, fasten it securely and seal the corners and outlets, all while working from a ladder at the roof edge. Seamless gutters also have to be made to length, which isn't a typical do-it-yourself job. If you'd rather not take it on, a free estimate shows what a professional install would cover.
Why are there granules in my gutters?
Granules are the coating on asphalt shingles, and some shedding is normal. A heavy buildup, or bare spots on the shingles, can mean the roof is wearing out or took hail. A free roof inspection with photos will show you what's going on up there.
Can you check the roof while you're doing gutters?
Yes. Ask when you book, and the roof gets a look during the same visit. Before any roof work is scheduled, you'll get photos and a written recommendation, repair or replace.
Is a ceiling stain from the roof or the gutters?
A stain on an inside ceiling points to the roof first: a damaged shingle, worn flashing, a failed pipe boot or an ice dam. Overflowing gutters tend to show up outside instead, as water on the fascia, the siding or along the foundation.
Can clogged gutters cause roof problems?
They can. A packed gutter can hold water against the roof edge and fascia, and in winter that trapped water can freeze and add to ice buildup. Keeping gutters clear and properly pitched takes that load off the roof edge.
Related pages
For other services at your Troy home, or gutter work in nearby cities, see these pages.
