AAA Roofing Contractors
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Exterior
Gutter replacement, leaf protection and repairs — to move water off the roof and away from your walls and foundation.
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How it works
01
Pitch, seams, hangers, downspouts and where the water ends up.
02
Repair, replace or add guards — explained with photos.
03
New gutters installed, coordinated with roof work if you need both.
04
Old material hauled away.
Before the work · Know what to discuss
Describe where water spills, drips or collects and when it happens. A gutter project should consider the run, the downspout and the discharge location together. Photos from different sides of the home help explain the layout before an inspection.
Identify which gutter sections and downspouts are included in the proposed work. Discuss the intended discharge locations and any concerns near walkways or landscaping. Confirm sizes, colors and accessories in the written scope.
If leaf protection is included, ask for the exact Shur Flo model or other selected product and its maintenance guidance. A guard choice should reflect the gutter layout and nearby debris. Avoid treating a product illustration as a promise that cleaning will never be needed.
Tell us if roofing, fascia, siding or painting is also planned. Coordinating the sequence can clarify who handles each adjoining item. Discuss what happens if a support area needs attention before new gutters can be installed.
Guards · What we install
For leaf protection we install Shur Flo gutter guards by US Aluminum: perforated aluminum panels that fit on top of the gutter, without lifting your shingles. The exact model is confirmed for each project.
Lens · What we check
Metal where the chimney meets the roof. Gaps, rust or failed sealant here are a common leak source.
Rubber boots around pipes crack with age and sun. Hail can dent or split metal caps.
Ridge cap shingles cover the peak. We check for lifted, cracked or missing caps.
The open slopes: hail bruising, granule loss, wind-creased shingles and general wear.
Where two slopes meet, water runs heaviest. Worn or poorly cut valleys leak.
Seals and step flashing around skylights — a frequent source of drips on the ceiling below.
Roof edges, drip edge and gutters. Dents on gutters and other metal can help document that hail hit the property.
Questions
Still unsure? Call (847) 730-4026 — or send a request below and we’ll call you.
Not automatically. If the gutters are in good shape and properly pitched, they can often stay; we’ll tell you which applies.
No guard is maintenance-free. Guards reduce debris build-up; how much depends on the trees around your home.
Hail marks on gutters can help document that a storm hit. Your insurer decides what is covered.
Describe where water overflows, where a gutter pulls away, or where you see a leak. Include the property address and note locked gates or other access restrictions.
It should identify the gutter runs and downspouts involved, the proposed repair or replacement, and the intended drainage route. Material selections belong in the project scope.
Request · Free inspection
Tell us where the property is. A real person from our office calls you to confirm a time. Service: Gutters — already selected.
Before the work · What to know
Gutters catch the water off your roof, and downspouts carry it away from your house. New gutters or guards won't fix every water problem on their own. We look at the whole path — from the roof edge to where the water hits the ground — and check for overflow, leaks, sagging and puddles near the foundation.
Bigger isn't automatically better. The right size depends on how much roof drains into each gutter, where valleys send heavy water, and how many downspouts there are. We'll recommend a size that fits your roof, along with the right downspouts and hangers.
Gutters come in different shapes and colors. If you have a special style you want to keep, show us a photo and we'll check whether we can get it. Your estimate will list the size, style, color and every part included.
We look at where each downspout empties, whether you need extensions, and how the water will affect walkways and landscaping. If a downspout goes into an underground pipe, we'll tell you what we know about it and whether checking or fixing it is part of the job.
We install Shur Flo gutter guards. They're perforated aluminum, not woven wire mesh. We'll confirm the right model for your gutters and install it the way the manufacturer requires. Guards cut down on clogs, but no guard is 100% maintenance-free — you'll still want an occasional check.
Maybe not. Overflow can also come from clogs, too few downspouts, the gutter layout, or a lot of water pouring off one spot of the roof. We find the cause first, then recommend the fix.
No. The gutters underneath still have to work. We'll quote any repairs separately from the guards.
Show us what you have or what you want. We'll confirm we can get it before it goes in your estimate.
Gutter size and style, color, which sections we're replacing, downspouts and where they drain, the guard model if you're adding guards, and anything not included.
Free inspection
Send this and our office calls you to set a time. This is a request, not a booked appointment. Need us now? (847) 730-4026
