Gutters & Downspouts
Gutters are the cheapest part of the exterior and they protect the most expensive part, which is the foundation. Undersized gutters, flat pitch, and downspouts that dump next to the house cause more expensive problems than almost any other exterior defect. We size the system to the roof area it actually serves and discharge water far enough out to matter.
What you get
Sized to the roof, not to habit
Steep or large roof areas move more water than a standard five-inch gutter can carry. We calculate the drainage area and size the trough and downspouts accordingly.
Seamless, formed on site
Runs are formed to length at your house, which removes the seams that are the first thing to leak on sectional gutters.
Discharge that protects the foundation
Downspouts extended and directed away from the foundation and out of walkways. Water pooling at the foundation is a structural problem in slow motion.
Guards that make sense for your trees
Guards are worth it under heavy tree cover and often are not worth it otherwise. We will tell you which situation you are in instead of selling guards by default.
Our process
- 1
Assessment and measurement
We measure runs, evaluate roof drainage area, check fascia condition, and identify where water is currently going wrong.
- 2
System design
Gutter size, downspout count and placement, pitch, and discharge points, along with color selection.
- 3
On-site fabrication
Seamless runs are formed on site to exact length, then hung with hidden hangers at proper spacing and pitch.
- 4
Water test
We run water through the system and confirm it drains correctly before we call the job done.
Common questions
Five-inch or six-inch gutters?
Five-inch handles most standard residential roofs. Six-inch is the right call for large roof areas, steep pitches that accelerate runoff, or homes that have a history of gutters overflowing in heavy rain. The correct answer comes from the drainage area, not from preference.
Are gutter guards worth it?
Under significant tree cover, generally yes, because the alternative is cleaning several times a year. With little tree cover, usually not. Also worth knowing: no guard is truly maintenance free, and any company claiming their guard never needs attention is overselling.
Can you repair gutters instead of replacing them?
Often, yes. Re-pitching sagging runs, replacing hangers, resealing end caps, and adding downspouts are all common repairs. If the trough itself is undersized or the fascia behind it has rotted, replacement is the more sensible spend.
How far should downspouts discharge from the house?
At minimum four to six feet from the foundation, and further on lots that grade back toward the house. Buried drain lines are worth considering where surface extensions would cross a walkway or driveway.
Gutters by city
We serve 8 communities across both Front Range metros. Housing stock and storm exposure differ meaningfully between them, so each page covers what is specific to that area.
Colorado Springs & El Paso County
Often done at the same time
Roof Replacement & Repair
Full roof replacement, repair, and honest inspection. You see every photo we take and every line of the scope before we ask for a signature.
Siding Replacement & Repair
Fiber cement, engineered wood, vinyl, and stucco repair. The part that matters is behind the panel, which is where most siding jobs quietly go wrong.
Pressure Washing & House Washing
Soft washing for siding and roofs, higher pressure for concrete. Using the wrong one on the wrong surface is how exteriors get permanently damaged.
Find out what your exterior actually needs
A free, documented inspection with photos of everything we find. No obligation, and we will tell you honestly if nothing needs doing.