New gutters are one of those projects most homeowners only go through once or twice. If you have never had gutters installed, it is natural to wonder what the day will look like, how much of your home will be affected, and what you need to do. Here is a simple walkthrough of how an install goes with the LePierre Roofing Gutter Division, whether you live in Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Callahan or anywhere else across Nassau County.
Before the crew arrives
Every job starts with a visit to your home. We walk the roofline, measure each run, look at how water leaves the roof today, and talk with you about colors and where downspouts should go. You get a free written estimate so you know exactly what is included before any work is scheduled.
Once you are on the schedule, there is very little you need to do. A few helpful steps:
- Move vehicles out of the driveway if the crew will need that space.
- Clear patio furniture, planters and grills away from the walls where gutters will go.
- Keep pets inside while ladders are up.
- Let us know about anything fragile along the house, like landscape lighting or irrigation heads.
When the crew arrives
The crew starts by setting up ladders and checking the roof edge. If you have old gutters, they come down first. This is also when we look closely at the fascia, the board your gutters fasten to. Fascia that is soft or rotted will not hold new gutters, so any damaged sections are pointed out to you and handled before the new system goes up. You can read more about that in our post on soffit and fascia warning signs.
Forming and hanging the gutters
Seamless gutters are formed right at your home. Aluminum coil is run through a gutter machine on our trailer, which shapes each piece to the exact length of that section of roofline. Because every run is one continuous piece, there are no joints along the length of the gutter where leaks like to start.
Each gutter is then lifted into place and fastened with hidden hangers. The crew sets a gentle slope toward the downspouts so water keeps moving instead of sitting in the trough. Corners and end caps are sealed, and outlets are cut where the downspouts will connect.
Downspouts and drainage
Downspouts are where a gutter system either works or fails. They are placed to carry water down and away from your foundation, walkways and entry doors. In Northeast Florida, where summer storms can drop a lot of rain in a short time, getting that water away from the house matters as much as catching it.
If water tends to pool in a low spot or a side yard, we can talk with you about extensions or underground drainage to move it further from the home.
The final walkthrough
Before the crew leaves, the work area is cleaned up. Old gutters, scraps and fasteners are hauled away, and the ground around the house is checked for debris. Then we walk the job with you so you can see every run, every downspout and where the water will go. If anything is not right, we fix it before we call the job done.
After that, the main thing left for you is simple upkeep. Keep an eye out for leaves and pine needles building up, especially in the fall. If your home sits under trees, gutter guards can cut down on cleanings.
Ready to get started?
The LePierre Roofing Gutter Division installs seamless gutters across Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, Callahan, Hilliard, Jacksonville, Kingsland and St. Marys. Call (904) 277-3000 or request a free estimate and we will come out, measure your home and walk you through every step.
