Gutters are incredibly important, but they are often overlooked by homeowners. Your gutters catch rainwater flowing off your roof and redirect this water to your downspouts. The downspouts then deposit this water a safe distance away from your home. Problems with this process can cause costly water damage to your property.

For instance, clogged and overflowing gutters can lead to damage on your roof, siding and landscaping. If there’s a problem with your downspouts then rainwater might saturate the soil surrounding your foundation. This wet soil can then put tremendous amounts of pressure on your foundation, causing it to crack. As the leading gutter installer in western Kentucky, we strongly recommend paying attention to your gutters and keeping them in good condition.

If your gutter system is old or is in bad shape, then you need to get new gutters as soon as possible. In today’s article, we explain what you need to know about gutter costs. We discuss the factors that affect the cost of gutters and outline your various options. We also explain how we can help you with your gutter project.

Factors That Affect the Costs of Your Project

The costs for your gutter replacement project will depend on several key factors. First, there’s the cost of the material. Gutters can be manufactured out of many different materials, each of which has its own distinct advantages and disadvantages. In general, you’ll get what you pay for. As the top expert in gutters and gutter covers in western Kentucky, we recommend choosing the best gutter material that your budget will allow. Next, there’s the cost of labor. Labor costs are often location dependent and they can be affected by your roof’s design and structure.

The larger and more complicated your roof is, the higher the cost of the labor to install your new gutters. Keep in mind that the quality of your gutter installation has a major impact on your new gutters’ lifespan, durability and performance. Mistakes during this installation process can cause water damage to your home, so you need to hire an experienced, reputable contractor for your project.

Finally, you’ll need to pay for the hangers, downspout extensions, flashing, splash blocks, splash drains, disposal and a few other miscellaneous items depending on the type of gutters you install. As the leading expert in gutter protection in Paducah, KY and the surrounding area, we also recommend taking this opportunity to install a gutter protection system for your home. This will add to the costs of your project, but it is worth it. A gutter protection system can drastically reduce your gutter maintenance requirements and prevent your gutters from clogging.

Seamless Gutters vs. Ordinary Gutters

During your gutter replacement project, you’ll probably have to choose between seamless gutters and sectional gutters. Installed in sections that are joined together and sealed, sectional gutters are vulnerable to leaks due to the amount of joints and seams they contain. These areas are where leaks are most likely to form. Sectional gutters also clog more easily because leaves and debris can easily get caught in the joints and seams.

Seamless gutters won’t have any of those problems. Made from a single piece of material, seamless gutters don’t have any joints or seams. They are much less likely to clog and leak. Seamless gutters are also guaranteed to be a better fit for your home as they are custom made to conform to your home’s specific measurements. In our opinion, the extra cost of seamless gutters is worth it for the superior performance.

If it is time to add gutters to your new home or replace the gutters on your existing home, contact us at Gutter Boyz of Kentucky.  We also repair gutters, install gutter guards and clean gutters.  Gutter Boyz of Kentucky is your one-stop gutter provider.  For a FREE QUOTE, give us a call at (270) 906-3055 or CLICK HERE to contact us.