Your gutter system is a critical part of the roofing and water management of your property. When gutters start to fail, water damage to other areas of your home may occur. According to Forbes, many gutter systems last between 15 and 20 years. If it’s time to replace your gutters, here are a few things you should do in preparation.
 

Find the Right Professionals

Gutter repair and replacement isn’t a good DIY project. You should always call in the experts for help with this specific home improvement job. You’ll want to do some research to find a reliable and reputable company in your area. We have excellent reviews from our previous customers!

Have Your Old Gutters Removed

Before new gutters can be installed, old gutters need to be removed. This is also best left to our professionals. Removing old gutters can be dangerous, as they are heavy and awkward to pull off of your home. Our gutter professionals have lots of experience with this. It’s also important for your old gutters to be disposed of properly. Our gutter professionals will be able to handle the debris that is generated by removal.

Request an Inspection for Water Damage

It’s also important to have your home professionally inspected for water damage after your older gutters are removed. If your gutters are damaged, it could start to allow water to leak through to your home. Once water damage sets in, it can cause progressively worse damage to your home. Mold can even start to grow, which could endanger your health as well. We are happy to take a look for any evidence of water damage when we come to replace your gutters.

Evaluate Other Work Needed With Our Experts

Once your gutters are removed, it’s a good time to evaluate your home with our experts to see if there is any other work that might need to be done as well. This might include replacing a damaged chimney or roof. We are very happy to complete that work as well.

These are just a few things you can do in preparation for your next professional gutter installation. If you’re looking for reliable gutter professionals in your area, please contact Custom Gutter & Roofing today. We are here for your home improvement needs.