Detroit Home Improvement Services

Gutters

Most people don’t give a lot of thought to their gutters until there’s a problem. But rainfall, ice, and melting snow all take their toll on your gutters over the years and can lead to clogs, blockages, leaks, and other damage. Ultimately, water may not be properly channeled away from your home, causing extensive problems with your roof, foundation, basement, crawl space, or other parts of your house.

Why Choose Motor City Home Improvement?

If you haven’t had your gutters checked in a while, have seen some signs of damage, or simply want a more modern, updated look, Motor City Home Improvement can help. Our family-owned business is located right in Detroit, and we serve the entire metro area. We have our 12 years of experience completing home improvement projects such as gutter repair or replacement. You can trust that we’ll do the job right the first time, treating you and you home with the respect you deserve. We’re licensed and insured and will gladly provide you with a free estimate, and we guarantee all of our work. Motor City Home Improvement is available to take your call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Repair or Replacement Gutters?

We’ll inspect your gutters, and if they can be safely and economically repaired, we’ll recommend that option. If not, we’ll suggest replacing your gutters before your home suffers expensive damage. You can choose from materials including aluminum, copper, or steel, in a variety of colors.

We’ll consider the following before making a recommendation:

  • The age of your gutters
  • The extent of the damage
  • If this area has been repaired before, but still has problems

Gutters

Common Problem Areas

The following problems are some common issues that make a repair or replacement necessary:

  • Leaks

A leaky spot can sometimes be resealed, but over time, it will likely continue to be an issue. This can eventually cause mold to grow in your basement.

  • Sagging

If your gutters are sagging or pulling away from your home, they may have broken hardware that needs replacing. It’s important to have this issue taken care of before the entire gutter collapses. Ice expansion or debris can also cause sagging, but if your gutter has become permanently warped, it may need replacing.

  • Blockages

The main part of your gutter or your downspout may have become clogged somewhere along the way. In this case, the material causing the clog simply needs to be removed. If it’s allowed to continue for too long, it could cause cracks to develop in your foundation.

  • Incorrect Slope

Gutters need to have a very slight slope in order to ensure that water flows easily through them. If the slope isn’t at the right angle, you can have water pooling. In this case, your gutter should be re-pitched to the proper slope.

  • Signs of Physical Damage

Gutters can be bent, dented, rusted, or have holes or cracks. If you have gutters that have seams, they can start to pull apart at this area.

Ultimately, gutters can last for decades if they’re properly installed and maintained. If they have installation or maintenance issues, however, they can develop problems that spread far beyond your gutters. Contact Motor City Home Improvement to ensure that your gutters stay in good repair and protect your home from water damage.

Motor City Home Improvement Request Form

If you want us to help you with your next home improvement project, or have a question, fill out the form below and we will get right back to you.

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Oak Park
Berkley
Allen Park
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Dearborn
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