Why gutters are a roofing job
When a gutter clogs or sags, rain backs up under the edge of the roof and runs down the fascia and the walls. Over a few seasons that rots the wood at the roof edge.
Los Angeles storms are short and heavy, so gutters here have to move a lot of water quickly, and then sit dry and full of leaves for months.
Signs of a gutter problem
- Water pouring over the edge in rain
- Gutters sagging or pulling away from the house
- Leaks at the joints and corners
- Stains or peeling paint on the fascia
- Water pooling by the foundation
What gutter work includes
- Repair of leaking joints and loose sections
- New gutters and downspouts
- Fascia checked where the gutter attaches
- A written estimate first