A new roof is a big investment. Before the crew shows up, it is worth asking one question: what about the gutters? In many cases, doing both at the same time is the smartest move for your home and your wallet.
One system, not two
Your roof sheds the water. Your gutters catch it and carry it away from the house. The two meet at the roof edge, where drip edge, fascia and gutters all have to fit together. When they are installed as one job, they are planned as one system.
4 reasons to do both together
1. Old gutters often come down anyway. During a roof replacement, gutters frequently have to be loosened or removed to install new drip edge. Reinstalling old, worn gutters on a brand new roof rarely makes sense.
2. Your fascia gets checked while it is exposed. With the gutters off, it is the best time to find and replace any rotted fascia, before new gutters are fastened to it.
3. One schedule, one mess, one crew to call. Instead of two projects weeks apart, the work is coordinated so your home is finished in one go.
4. Everything is sized to match. A new roof is a chance to make sure gutters and downspouts are sized for the roof's slope and size, so heavy Florida rain goes where it should.
When you can wait
If your gutters are newer seamless aluminum, still properly sloped, and firmly attached to solid fascia, they may be fine to keep. We will tell you honestly if your gutters can stay.
What to do next
As the Gutter Division of LePierre Roofing, a GAF Master Elite contractor serving Nassau County since 1984, we can quote your roof and gutters together. Request a roof and gutter estimate or call (904) 277-3000.
