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Gutters & Downspouts

Gutters and downspouts sized and pitched to actually move water off the roof and away from the foundation, not just hung back up where the old ones were.

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What's probably going on

Water is spilling over the front edge of the gutter during a hard rain, pooling next to the foundation, or a downspout dumps everything a few feet from the house instead of carrying it away.

The process

What we actually do

  1. 1

    Existing gutters and hangers checked for the actual problem — undersized system, wrong pitch, or hangers pulled loose from rotted fascia — before anything gets replaced.

  2. 2

    Fascia checked and repaired anywhere hangers have pulled through rotted wood.

  3. 3

    Gutters re-hung or replaced with hangers spaced to hold their pitch under a full load of water and debris, not just when empty.

  4. 4

    Downspouts sized to the roof area they’re draining and routed so runoff actually leaves the foundation area.

  5. 5

    Gutter guards installed where the roof sits under heavy tree cover, sized to the gutter profile.

  6. 6

    System flow-tested with a hose before the crew leaves, watching every seam and outlet.

Signs to watch for

How to tell if this is your problem

Prime Roofing crew on site during a roofing project, Des Moines area

A real photo from a Prime Roofing job — not a stock roof.

Questions

Gutters & Downspouts FAQ

How do I know if my gutters are actually undersized, or just dirty?

Clogged gutters overflow at leaf-choked spots and downspout openings. Undersized or poorly pitched gutters overflow along the front lip even when they’re clean, usually right where the roof drains hardest. That difference gets checked on site before anything gets replaced.

Do gutter guards mean I never have to clean them again?

They cut down on how often gutters need to be cleared, especially of leaves, but fine debris like pine needles and roof grit still gets through over time. They reduce the job — they don’t remove it entirely.

Can you match new gutters to my existing fascia and trim color?

Gutters and downspouts come in a range of standard colors that can be matched to existing trim in most cases. If there’s an exact match needed, that gets confirmed against samples before ordering.

Get a free inspection before anything else

We'll walk the roof, tell you what's actually going on, and where gutters & downspouts fits — or doesn't.

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