Gutter Services That Move Water Off Your Roof and Away From Your Home

Our Residential Gutter Services

Every gutter project falls into one of a few categories. Here is what each one covers and when it is the right call.

New Gutter Installation

New construction, additions and homes that never had a working system need gutters planned from scratch. Our seamless gutter installation covers sizing, layout, downspout placement and extensions, with the gutter formed from a continuous aluminum coil so the only joints are at corners and outlets.

Gutter Replacement

Gutters that are pulling off the fascia, rusting through, leaking at every seam or too damaged to fix need to come down. A full gutter replacement removes the old system, checks the fascia behind it for rot, and installs a new system matched to the home. It is also the right move when you want to upgrade old sectional gutters to seamless aluminum.

Gutter Repair

Not every gutter problem calls for new gutters. Sagging runs, leaking corners, separated joints and poorly pitched sections can often be fixed in place. We recommend gutter repair when it will actually solve the problem, and we tell you when it will not.

Downspouts and Extensions

A gutter that empties at the foundation wall still sends water where you do not want it. We plan downspout count and placement for peak flow and add extensions so water leaves the house well clear of the foundation.

Gutter Guards

Guards can reduce cleaning on homes under heavy tree cover, but products vary widely. We will tell you honestly whether a guard is likely to pay off on your home.

Why Gutter Performance Starts With Proper Sizing and Pitch

The most common gutter failure we see is not worn-out material. It is a system that was too small or pitched wrong from the start. Undersized gutters overflow in a heavy downpour even when they are clean. Gutters without enough slope toward the downspouts hold standing water, which speeds up corrosion, adds weight that pulls hangers loose, breeds mosquitoes in summer and freezes solid in winter.

We size every system from the roof’s square footage, its pitch (steeper roofs shed water faster) and how hard it actually rains where you live. NOAA publishes local rainfall-intensity figures for every part of the country through its Precipitation Frequency Data Server, and those short, intense bursts are what a gutter has to handle. An average rainy day tells you very little. From there we work out downspout count and placement, then pitch each run so water keeps moving without a visible slope along the roofline.

Extensions and splash blocks finish the job. A perfect gutter that dumps water against the foundation is still a problem, so we make sure the water exits far enough from the house to protect it.

What Midwest Winters Do to Gutters

Winter is where gutters in our area earn their keep. Around Grand Rapids, average December-through-February precipitation rose from 6.38 to 7.12 inches under the newest 1991-2020 climate normals, and communities downwind of the Great Lakes also deal with lake-effect snow. All that snow melts on sunny afternoons and refreezes at night, often right at the eaves.

That freeze-thaw cycle is how ice dams form. Gutters do not cause ice dams; heat escaping through the attic does. But a gutter packed with leaves or ice gives the meltwater nowhere to go, and heavy ice can bend hangers or tear a run off the fascia. This is also why Michigan’s residential code requires an ice barrier on new roofs. As local building departments such as Muskegon Charter Township spell out for permit holders, that membrane has to run from the eave edge to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line.

For gutters, the practical takeaways are simple: hangers rated for snow and ice load, enough pitch that water does not sit and freeze, and clean gutters going into November.

How Gutters Connect to the Rest of Your Roofing System

Gutters pick up where the roof’s drainage leaves off. Drip edge installed correctly along the eaves directs water off the deck and into the gutter trough. When it is missing or bent, water runs behind the gutter instead, soaking the fascia and the top of the wall. When we install or replace gutters on a home with missing or damaged drip edge, we point it out, because a gutter hung on rotted fascia boards will not stay up.

If you have had recent roof work or are planning to replace your roof, it makes sense to coordinate the two. Drip edge comes off and goes back on during a full roof replacement, so it is the natural time to replace gutters that are near the end of their life.

Overflowing gutters also take a toll on siding. Years of water spilling over the front edge leave stains, swollen trim and soft sheathing along the lower wall. When that damage is widespread, it can turn a gutter project into a siding replacement conversation, which is one more reason we look at the whole exterior during an estimate.

What Gutter Services Cost

Gutter pricing is driven mostly by length and complexity. HomeAdvisor’s 2026 cost data puts aluminum gutter installation at $900 to $3,300, with an average around $2,400, or roughly $7 to $12 per linear foot. Seamless systems and larger homes land toward the higher end. Use those figures for planning; your estimate is based on your home.

The biggest cost factors:

• Linear footage and stories. More roofline and second-story runs mean more material and more ladder time.
• Downspouts and extensions. Each downspout, elbow and extension adds to the total.
• Gutter size. Six-inch gutters and larger downspouts cost more than the five-inch standard.
• Fascia repair. Rotted fascia behind old gutters has to be fixed before new gutters go up.
• Guards. Gutter protection is an add-on priced by the foot.

Every estimate is written, clear and detailed before work begins, and qualifying homeowners can use financing through Slice to spread out the cost.

Our Gutter Process

Gutter projects follow the same eight-step process we use for every roof, adjusted for drainage work:

1. Free inspection and estimate. We measure the roofline, check the existing gutters, fascia and drip edge, and note where water is causing damage.
2. Size, color and product selection. We recommend gutter and downspout sizes for your roof and help you pick a color that suits the trim.
3. Written proposal and project manager. You get a clear, detailed proposal and one contact for scheduling and questions.
4. Scheduling and site prep. We confirm the date, protect landscaping and plan around any roof work.
5. Removal and fascia check. Old gutters come down and we inspect the fascia and drip edge before anything new goes up.
6. Fabrication and installation. Seamless runs are formed on site, hung on hidden hangers, pitched to the outlets and sealed at corners.
7. Cleanup and walkthrough. We haul away the old gutters and debris and walk the finished system with you.
8. Documentation. You receive photos of the completed work and paperwork for warranty or insurance records.

Why Homeowners Choose Home Pro Roofing as Their Gutter Company

Many gutter contractors only do gutters. Because we also handle roofing, fascia and siding, we can fix the cause of a drainage problem, whether that is a bent drip edge, rotted fascia or a roof that dumps too much water into one valley. One gutter company, one estimate, one crew accountable for how the water leaves your roof.

Home Pro Roofing has been in business for more than 25 years. You get honest repair-or-replace advice, written estimates, and seamless gutters in aluminum as our standard product. Storm-damaged gutters can often be documented as part of the same inspection as your roof, and our insurance claim guide explains how that process works.

Homeowners across our service area use us for gutter work, including the communities around our Kalamazoo roofing and exterior branch in Southwest Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions About Residential Gutter Services

Here are answers to the gutter questions we hear most often from homeowners.

What size gutters does my home need?

Most homes in our area are well served by 5-inch K-style gutters. Homes with steep roofs, large drainage areas or complex rooflines that funnel water into one section often need 6-inch gutters on those runs. We calculate the right size for your roof rather than defaulting to one size for everything.

Do you install gutter guards?

Yes, when they make sense. Guard products vary a lot in quality, and the right answer depends on how many trees are near your home and what you are trying to keep out. We will give you a straight answer on whether a guard is likely to be worth it.

Will new gutters stop ice dams?

Not on their own. Ice dams form when heat escaping from the attic melts snow that refreezes at the colder eaves. New gutters with proper pitch and strong hangers handle meltwater and ice load better, but attic insulation and ventilation, plus the ice barrier under the shingles, are what actually prevent ice dams.

Where should my downspouts drain?

Onto ground that slopes away from your home, far enough out that water does not soak back toward the foundation. We use extensions or redirect downspouts to a better side of the house when needed. If you want to tie downspouts into an underground drain or storm line, check with your city first, since rules differ between communities.

Is fall a good time to replace gutters in Michigan?

Fall is one of the best times. Leaves show you exactly where the current system clogs and overflows, and new gutters installed before the first hard freeze are ready for snowmelt. We install year-round when weather allows, but scheduling before winter means you go into the snow season with a working system.

Schedule Your Free Gutter Estimate

If your gutters are failing, missing or simply not keeping up with your roof, we can help. We serve homeowners throughout Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and Indiana, from the Lansing area to the Toledo and Northwest Ohio region. Request a free gutter estimate and we will measure, explain your options and put the price in writing.