What Your Gutters Actually Do
A roof is a big funnel. Every inch of rain that lands on it has to go somewhere, and one good storm on a typical Marin house adds up to well over a thousand gallons. Gutters catch it and walk it away from the house. When they can't, the water drops straight off the roof edge and lands right where you don't want it: against the siding, into the soil next to the foundation, and over the front steps.
Over time, that shows up as rotted fascia boards, peeling paint, a damp crawl space or a cracked walkway. In Kentfield, which gets close to 48 inches of rain in a normal year, a gutter that sags or overflows gets tested every week of winter. The fix is usually simpler than people expect: the right size gutter, pitched correctly, with downspouts that move water away from the house.
Our Gutter Services
Seamless Gutter InstallationSeamless gutters are formed on site from one continuous piece of metal, cut to the exact length of each roofline. No joints along the run means fewer places to leak.Seamless Gutter Installation →
Gutter ReplacementOld gutters that sag, leak at the seams or pull away from the fascia usually aren't worth patching again. We take the old system down, check the boards behind it and put up new gutters that fit.Gutter Replacement →
Gutter GuardsOak leaves, pine needles and redwood debris fill Marin gutters fast. Guards keep most of it out so the gutter keeps draining between cleanings.Gutter Guards →
Gutter RepairA loose hanger, a leaking corner or a downspout that came apart in the wind. Small problems get fixed before they turn into a rotted board or a wet foundation.Gutter Repair →
Gutter CleaningWe clear the gutters and flush the downspouts so water actually leaves the roof. It's also the easiest way to spot what needs fixing before the rain starts.Gutter Cleaning →
Downspouts and DrainageA gutter only works if the water has somewhere to go. We place and extend downspouts so they carry rain away from the foundation, not into it.Downspouts and Drainage →Why Marin Homeowners Call Us
- Gutters sized for the house. We look at roof area, pitch and the trees overhead before we pick a gutter size or a guard.
- A clear price up front. You get a written estimate before any work starts, so you know the number before we touch the house.
- We fix what's behind the gutter. If the fascia board is soft, we tell you and show you before anything goes back up.
What to Expect When You Call
- Tell us what's going on. Call or fill out the form. A short description and your town is enough to start.
- We come out and measure. We walk the roofline, check the fascia and downspouts and talk through options.
- You get a written estimate. Material, size and price, all in writing, so you can decide without pressure.
- Installation day. Most homes are done in a day. We haul away the old gutters and clean up before we leave.
Free estimate, no obligation.
Call (415) 555-0142Gutters Built for Marin
Marin is hard on gutters in its own particular ways. Hillside homes in Mill Valley and Sausalito send a lot of water downhill fast, so downspout placement matters as much as the gutter itself. Oaks drop leaves all fall in San Anselmo and Fairfax, and redwoods shed needles year round. We work across the whole county, from Novato down to Sausalito and out to Tiburon, and we size every job for the house it's on.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends mostly on how many feet of gutter the house needs, the material and how many stories we're working on. A short run on a garage can cost a few hundred dollars. A full house in Marin often lands somewhere between about $600 and $5,000 or more, and copper or a steep, two-story roof pushes it higher. The only way to get a real number is to measure, which is why we give a free written estimate first. See seamless gutter installation for what goes into the price.
Most single-family homes are done in one day. Seamless gutters are formed on site to the length of each run, so most of the work happens in one visit. A big or two-story house, or one where the fascia boards need repair first, can stretch into a second day. We'll tell you how long your job should take when we give you the estimate, so you know what to plan around.
For most homes, yes. Sectional gutters are joined every 10 feet or so, and every joint is a spot that can drip or separate as the sealant ages. Seamless gutters run the full length of each roof edge in one piece, with joints only at the corners and downspouts. That means fewer leaks and less upkeep over the life of the gutter. They cost a bit more up front, but they hold up better through a long Marin winter.
If oaks, pines or redwoods hang over your roof, guards usually pay for themselves in fewer cleanings and fewer overflows. They don't make gutters maintenance free, since fine debris can still build up on top, but they keep the bulk of leaves and needles out. Houses in wooded parts of Fairfax and Mill Valley get the most out of them. Read more about gutter guards and which type fits your roof.
Late summer and early fall, before the first big storm. That gives you time to fix anything soft behind the gutters while the boards are dry. That said, a gutter that's pulling off the house or dumping water against the foundation shouldn't wait for a better season. We install year round, between storms, and we'll tell you honestly if a repair can carry you through the winter instead.