Columbus Roof & Leak
Roofing work

Gutters and downspouts

Gutters are a roofing problem more often than people expect. Overflowing or incorrectly falling gutters push water back under the shingle edge and down the fascia, which rots timber and can show up inside as a leak. Blockage, bad fall, undersized downspouts and failed joints are the usual causes, and they are frequently found during a leak call rather than reported as problems in their own right.

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What the job involves

  • Clearing and flushing of gutters and downspouts
  • Correction of fall where water is standing in the run
  • Resealing or replacement of failed joints and brackets
  • Assessment of downspout capacity and discharge point
  • Check of the fascia behind for damage already done

Signs you need it

  • Water overflowing the front edge during rain
  • Standing water in the gutter after it stops
  • Staining or rot on the fascia behind the gutter

Where we cover

Each area has its own page for gutters and downspouts.

Questions

Can gutters cause a roof leak?

Indirectly and commonly. Water backing up in a blocked gutter gets under the first shingle course and onto the decking, which presents inside exactly like a roof leak. Clearing the gutter is sometimes the entire repair.

How often should gutters be cleared?

Twice a year as a baseline, more with overhanging trees. The autumn clearing matters most — a gutter that goes into winter blocked is the one that overflows and rots the fascia.

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Describe what you are seeing

Central Georgia roofs fail from two directions at once: hail bruising from spring storms, and summer heat cooking the sealant around every vent and boot. Both leak long after the damage was done.

Call (229) 235-1425
Call (229) 235-1425