Marin County – Gutters

When the gutter work is completed, most good gutter companies in Marin County will give you a written invoice that details the completed work. This invoice usually includes:

• An itemized list of the rain gutter system and gutter supplies purchased.
• The total cost for gutter system services, including the amount due for labor.
• Any applicable warrantees or guarantees provided by the gutter system manufacturers and the company.
• The rain gutter contractor’s name, physical business address and license number.
• A list of all services performed.

It’s a good idea to compare the finished work to what was promised on the written invoice. Ask your company representative to walk through the job site with you and show you the work. Check what was done against the invoice. During the walk-through, ask if there are any special instructions for maintaining your new gutter system. If you have questions about the work that was done or the materials used, this is the time to ask.

Most good gutter system contractors offer some type of warranty on their work or on the materials they’ve used. All warranty details should be provided to you in writing during the contract phase or at the completion of the job. This written warranty information should include the following:

• Your responsibility if you place a warranty claim (i.e., if you have to pay for labor or materials, or if you are required to pay a prorated amount).
• Terms, limitations and exclusions on the gutters, materials and workmanship.
• If the warranties are transferrable to the new owner if you sell your home.
• The contractor’s name and physical address.
• What products and services are covered. This should also include whether the gutter expert will replace or repair your new gutters in the event of a product failure.

Gutter companies in Marin County including the major cities of Corte Madera, Tiburon, Sausalito, Fairfax, Ross, and Belvedere provide all types of gutters and gutter repair services. However, some gutter work is more common than others. The following are the most familiar requests for local gutter companies.

Gutter Installation
The installation of a narrow channel on the roof that collects and diverts rain water that is shed off the roof.

New Rain Gutters and Downspouts
The combination of the eaves trough. that collects and diverts rain water shed off the roof , and a vertical pipe that carries the water down from the roof gutter.

Gutter Repair Services
The repair of the gutter, which is a component of the roof sytem that collects and diverts water shed from the roof.

Gutter Covers
The area that the cover flex when it is open, which is usually located a centimeter or more from the edge of the cover.

Gutter Replacement
The replacement of a home or business gutter system, usually because of age.

Rain Gutters
A rain gutter, which is also called an eavestrough, is a narrow channel forming the component of a roof system that collects and also diverts rain water shed off the roof.

Leaf Guard Gutters
A guard for the gutter that doesn’t allow leaves and other debris into gutter.

Half Round Gutters
A gutter that has a half round cross section.

Seamless Gutters
These are gutters that are cut from a preformed roll of composite metal.

Gutters Guard
A guard for the gutter that has no holes or openings. It will allows nothing but rain to pass through the filter into the gutters and downspouts.

Rain Gutter Brand Requests
The following rain gutter brands are some of those popular with Marin County gutter installers and homeowners. Ask your local gutter company which brands of gutters they recommend for your home.

• Alcoa Gutters
• Raingo Gutters
• Severe Weather Gutters
• Klauer Aluminum Gutters
• AB Raingutters
• Slate & Copper Gutters
• Rain Maters Gutters
• GutterPro USA Rain Gutters
• Radius Gutters
• Classic Gutter System

Below are key gutter company terms and descriptions that will help you research new gutters and gutter installation services available in your area.

aluminum gutters
These gutters are lightweight, durable, and easily installed. They require very little maintenance and are also rust proof.

Also known as: aluminum rain gutters, aluminum gutter, aluminum guttering, gutters and downspouts, gutters, gutter downspouts, rain gutters, rain gutters, seamless aluminum gutters, galvanized gutters, aluminum rain gutter

copper gutters
Copper gutters are durable and low maintenance. These gutters are considered attractive add-ons to the exterior of the home. The challenges that the other materials do not pose are copper gutters must be installed by professionals. They are also on the expensive end of the spectrum.

Also known as: copper gutter supplies, rain gutters, faux copper gutters, seamless gutters, copper gutter, copper rain gutters, copper gutters and downspouts, seamless copper gutters, copper gutter brackets, gutters copper

downspouts
A vertical pipe that carries the water down from the roof gutter to the ground.

Also known as: downspout, downspout drainage, gutter downspout, gutters downspouts, downspout extensions, rain gutter downspouts, gutters and downspouts, downspout extenders, round downspouts, downspout accessories

drainage
This is system of gutters and drain pipes that carry water away from the foundation of a house.

drop outlet
This formed piece serves as the hole from which the water travels from the horizontal section of a gutter to a downspout.

end cap
A flat formed piece which is placed at the end of a gutter section.

fascia
This flat board runs horizontally along the eaves of a roof, normally capping the ends of the roof rafters to give the roof edge a more finished look and give a base for attaching gutters.

galvanized gutters
Galvanized gutters are strong and inexpensive, but they can rust.

gutter covers
The area that the cover flex when it is open, which is usually located a centimeter or more from the edge of the cover.

Also known as: rain gutter covers, leafproof gutter covers, gutters, gutter guard, gutter protection, gutterglove, gutter guards, gutter cover, seamless gutters, gutter screen, gutter filter

gutters
The horizontal channels that are installed at the edge of a roof to carry rainwater or melted snow away from the house.

Also known as: home gutters, plastic gutters

gutters and downspouts
The combination of the eaves trough that collects and diverts rain water shed off the roof , and a vertical pipe that carries the water down from the roof gutter.

Also known as: gutter downspout, gutters downspouts, round gutters and downspouts, gutter downspouts, rain gutters and downspouts, decorative gutter downspouts, gutter downspout drainage

gutter guard
A guard for the gutter that has no holes or openings. It will allows nothing but rain to pass through the filter into the gutters and downspouts.

Also known as: rain gutter guards, waterfall gutter guard system, aluminum gutter guards

gutter installation
The installation of a narrow channel on the roof that collects and diverts rain water that is shed off the roof.

Also known as: gutters installation, gutter installers, vinyl gutter installation, rain gutter installation, gutter installer, rain gutters, gutter guard installation, installing gutters, gutters and downspouts, seamless gutters, aluminum gutter installation, gutters, guttering installation

gutter repair
The repair of the gutter, which is a component of the roof sytem that collects and diverts water shed from the roof.

Also known as: seamless gutters, rain gutters, rain gutter repair, copper gutters, roof gutter repair, copper gutter repair, types of gutters

gutter replacement
The replacement of a home or business gutter system, usually because of age.

half round gutters
A gutter that has a half round cross section.

hanger
A flat strap that is installed under the roofing material to hold up the horizontal section of the gutter.

hinged gutter covers
This type of cover snaps onto the outside edge of the gutter and rest on hinges at the back of the gutter. The hinge will allow the gutter cover to swing up to make cleaning easier.

Also known as: wood covers, gutter covers, rain gutter covers, gutter guards, leaf gutter covers, gutter protection, gutter screens

leader
A pipe that carries rainwater from the gutters to the ground, sewers, or wells.

leaf guard gutters
A guard for the gutter that doesn’t allow leaves and other debris into gutter.

Also known as: leaf guard, gutter leaf guards, leaf guard gutter system, gutter screens, gutter topper, gutter cover, leaf guards for gutters, gutter leaf protection, gutter leaf guard systems, leaf guard gutter systems

outside mitre box
This is a corner piece of the horizontal section that is deflected out.

Also known as: mitre box, mitre boxes

pitch
This is the angle at which a horizontal section of gutter tilts in order to force water to flow to a downspout.

rain gutters
A rain gutter, which is also called an eaves trough, is a narrow channel forming the component of a roof system that collects and also diverts rain water shed off the roof.

Also known as: rain gutter installation, vinyl rain gutters, rain gutter guards, gutterless rain gutters, rain gutter covers, rain gutters installation, rain gutter cleaning, rain guard gutters, house rain gutters, copper rain gutters

run
This is a length of a horizontal section of gutter.

Also known as: gutter run, run of the gutter

seamless gutters
These are gutters that are cut from a preformed roll of composite metal.

Also known as: seamless gutter, seamless gutter installation, seamless gutter supply, gutters and downspouts

snap-in gutter covers
This type of cover is typically made of plastic, vinyl or pvc. They snap into the lip of k-style vinyl gutters, and these exist in perforated and solid varieties.

splashblock
This plastic or concrete surface is put under a downspout to direct water away from the house.

Also known as: splashblocks, gutter supplier, roof downspout

stainless steel gutters
Stainless steel gutters are durable and low maintenance. These gutters are considered attractive add-ons to the exterior of the home. The challenges that the other materials do not pose are that stainless steel gutters must be installed by professionals. They are also on the expensive end of the spectrum.

Also known as: half round gutters, aluminum gutters, stainless steel rain gutters, copper rain gutters, copper gutter, commercial gutters, new gutters

strap
A flat hanger that is nailed into the house to hold the downspouts in place.

vinyl gutters
Vinyl gutters have several of the same advantages of aluminum gutters. They are lightweight, durable, maintenance free, rust proof and also easy to install. An added advantage of vinyl gutters is that these are even more cost effective than aluminum. Vinyl is not as good in cold climates because extreme cold can cause the vinyl to become brittle and possibly crack.

Also known as: Vinyl gutter, vinyl gutter systems, house gutters, gutter downspout, vinyl rain gutters, seamless gutters, round gutters

wooden gutters
This type of gutter is mainly used for aesthetic purposes because wood is naturally more prone to rotting when exposed to water than are most other materials. Woods like cedar, redwood and fir are frequently used because they have built in defenses against rotting. Wooden gutters will make older house restorations look more authentic.

Also known as: house gutters, wooden gutter, wood gutter, rain gutters, gutter repair, seamless gutters, gutters and downspouts, copper gutter, gutter installation, aluminum butters, half round gutters, wood gutters, gutter systems

Q: Why choose a Diamond Certified rain gutter professional?
A: Diamond Certified helps you choose a gutter company with confidence by offering a list of top-rated local companies who have passed the country’s most in-depth rating process. Only gutter companies rated Highest in Quality earn the prestigious Diamond Certified award. Most companies can’t pass the ratings. American Ratings Corporation also monitors every Diamond Certified company with ongoing research and ratings. And your purchase is backed by the Diamond Certified Performance Guarantee. So you’ll feel confident choosing a Diamond Certified gutter company.

Q: Why are rain gutters important?
A: Gutters get clogged with many things from leaves to twigs, which can cause expensive home repairs. Rainwater that washes over your gutters can accumulate in pools around the walls and the foundations. This could result in a leaky, cracked foundations or a flooded basement. Home gutters stop leaves, twigs, acorns and other debris from collecting in the gutters allowing the water to run smoothly through the gutter and away from the house. Gutters also keep water from seeping down the home’s exterior. In the winter the gutters help prevent ice buildups on the roof.

Q: How do I know if my gutters aren’t draining properly?
A: If you can hear the water slapping the ground or pouring over the sides of the gutter during a rainfall, there could be a blockage or the gutter may not be aligned evenly. If you start to notice paint peeling or corroded wood, the gutter is probably clogged which causes the water to overflow and run down the back of gutter on the exterior walls of the house. If you see mold or puddles of water forming around the outside of your house, that is a sure sign there is drainage problems.

Q: What types of rain gutters are available?
A: Gutters are made sectional or seamless. Also the gutters are available in various materials, sizes and colors.

Q: What shapes and sizes do new gutters come in?
A: New rain gutters come in several shapes and sizes, also called ‘profiles’. These shapes include U-shape as well as K-shape configurations. In a K-shaped configuration, the ogee-shaped front looks like the letter K which allows the system to have more of a crown molding look rather than a boxy appearance.

Q: What are some reasons to replace my old gutters?
A clogged gutter or a leaky gutter is the biggest causes of basement leaks, mold and other foundation problems. Also, the most common place for mosquitoes to breed is standing water in gutters.

• Gutters that are old and worn out are unappealing and will reduce the value of your property.
• Old rain gutters sometimes become bent or dented, or they may be pulling away from your home such a way that they cannot be reattached or reworked.
• Older seamed gutters may have begun to pull apart, or they have leaks and you would like to have them replaced.
• To change the color of your home gutters.
• If the drainage of your current gutters are not sufficient, you may want to install a larger size gutter and downspout system. The majority of homes and commercial property have 5 inch gutters with 2×3 downspouts, but 6 inch gutters with 3×4 downspouts could be installed if they are necessary.

Q: Why should gutters be replaced if there is nothing wrong with them? Wouldn’t it be easier and less expensive to just cover them up to prevent them from clogging?
A conventional gutter was designed to be cleaned on a regular basis. The best add-on gutter covers will often compromise the integrity of your roof. At the best, the covers allow longer times between cleanings. If cleaning is necessary, the gutter covers must frequently be uninstalled to give access to the trough. In the long term, it is best to choose a maintenance-free gutter system, so you won’t have to clean or replace your gutters again.

Q: How will gutters affect the look of my home? What colors do they come in?
A: Gutters are planned to blend into the natural architecture of the home. Many colors are available, so your installed gutter system can become almost invisible.. Usually the gutter top can be matched to the color of the roof, and the gutter trough can be matched to the color of the trim.

Q: What does the average gutter warranty include?
Usually the gutters will have a limited lifetime warranty which means that the product will be free of defects for the life of the product. This doesn’t mean the gutters will last your lifetime. Also if you move or sell the home, the gutter warranty usually will no longer apply to the new home owners.

Q: How long does it take to install gutters?
A: The majority of homes can be completed in one day. More complicated houses may take two days, but it is rare that it would ever take more than three days.