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GUTTERS · NC
5" and 6" K-style, half-round, aluminum, copper, and galvanized steel. Hail dents gutters as fast as it dents shingles — we document the damage alongside your roof and siding so everything ends up on one insurance claim.
SIZES & PROFILES
Size matters — an undersized gutter overflows even when it's clean. Here's how to match the gutter to the roof.
The most common residential gutter size. K-style refers to the profile — a flat back, flat bottom, and a decorative front edge that resembles crown molding. Handles standard roof drainage well on most single-family homes.
The right choice for steep roofs (steep pitch means more runoff velocity), large drainage areas, or any slope facing heavy precipitation. Holds 40% more water than 5-inch and is worth the modest cost difference on homes that overflow regularly.
The rounded U-shape gutter profile — traditional and clean-looking, common on craftsman, colonial, and older homes. Flow characteristics are excellent; they're slightly easier to clean than K-style but require special hangers. We match half-round when replacing in kind on older homes.
MATERIALS
We stock and install all three. Most homes get aluminum — but we do copper too, and we'll tell you honestly when it's worth the upgrade.
The industry standard for residential gutters. Rust-resistant, lightweight, and available in a wide range of colors. Can be painted. Lifespan of 20–30 years with normal maintenance. The right choice for most homes.
Yes, we do copper gutters. Copper develops a natural patina over time and is essentially maintenance-free — no painting, no rust. It's a premium product for homeowners who want the best-looking, longest-lasting gutter system available. Expect 50+ years of service. Material costs more, but the lifespan math usually works out.
Heavier and stronger than aluminum. Common on older homes and commercial applications. Will rust eventually — the galvanized coating (zinc) provides protection, but scratches and cut edges are vulnerable. Requires periodic painting or coating to extend life.
LEAF GUARDS
We install micro-mesh leaf guards — a fine stainless-steel screen sized to let water through while blocking leaves, pine needles, seeds, and debris. This is a better system than the older curved-surface or slit-style guards, which clog with pine needles and allow seeds to germinate in the gutter trough.
GOOD TO KNOW
No guard eliminates gutter cleaning entirely. Micro-mesh blocks most debris, but roof granules, pollen, and very fine particles still accumulate slowly. Plan for a cleaning every few years rather than every season. We tell you this upfront.
If your gutters are already damaged from hail or impact, leaf guards are best installed on the new gutter system, not retrofitted onto damaged ones.
SIGNS YOU NEED GUTTER WORK
Gutters protect the foundation, the fascia, and the basement. Here's when to call.
Gutters overflowing during rain — water pouring over the front edge instead of through the downspouts means the gutters are clogged, undersized, or pulling away from the fascia (the board behind the gutter). Any of these can direct water down the foundation.
Fascia rot — the fascia is the vertical board at the roof edge where gutters attach. Soft, discolored, or visibly rotted fascia almost always means water has been running behind or over the gutters for a long time.
Basement water intrusion after rain — if your basement takes on water after heavy rain, the first thing to check is whether the gutters and downspouts are directing water away from the foundation. Overflowing or disconnected gutters are a common culprit.
Gutters pulling away from the roofline — hanger screws strip out over time or after ice load. A gutter that has separated from the fascia is no longer draining against the house, which accelerates rot and water intrusion.
Hail dents visible on the gutter face or inside the trough. Dented aluminum gutters often have stressed seams and weakened hangers. If hail was hard enough to dent gutters, document it — it's usually a covered claim.
Gutters are one of the first things we document after a storm inspection. If hail hit your roof, it hit your gutters — and the damage is covered under the same claim. See our storm response page or our insurance claims page if you need claim help.
GUTTER QUESTIONS
FREE INSPECTION
Thirty-minute inspection. Written report. Photos of every slope. No charge whether or not you file a claim.
Or just call us directly:
(919) 892-0034GUTTERS · NC
We document gutter damage alongside the roof — one inspection, one report, one claim.