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Gutter Replacement in Southfield, fascia fixed first
Sagging runs, leaking corners and gutters pulling away from the house are common on older Southfield homes. We replace them with seamless gutters and repair the fascia behind them first, so the new gutters have something solid to hang on.
- Honest repair or replace
- Rotted fascia repaired
- New seamless gutters
- Old gutters hauled away
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When patching Southfield gutters stops making sense
Plenty of Southfield homes still have gutters that went up decades ago, or sectional gutters with seams every ten feet. After enough winters, those seams leak, the hangers loosen, and long runs begin to sag so water pools in the middle instead of reaching the downspout. Ice and heavy wet snow add weight every year, and a few seasons of overflowing water rot the wood fascia board the gutter is fastened to.
At that point, resealing corners and adding hangers is just buying time. If the fascia is soft, new screws have nothing to bite into, and the gutter will pull away again.
We take the old gutters down and look at the fascia and the roof edge behind them. Rotted fascia is replaced, and we check that the drip edge directs water into the gutter rather than behind it. Then we install seamless aluminum gutters sized to the roof, with hidden hangers, proper pitch and downspouts placed to move water away from the foundation. We photograph the fascia and the finished work, so you can see what was behind the old gutters and what is there now.
When Southfield gutters need replacing
One of these is often a repair. Several together usually mean replacement.
Sagging or pulling away
Gutters that dip or lean out between hangers no longer hold their pitch, so water sits instead of draining.
Leaks at every seam
Sectional gutters with many joints drip once the sealant ages, and resealing them buys only a season or two.
Bent by ice & snow
Snow sliding off the roof and ice in the trough can crush, twist or kink gutters past straightening.
Rotted fascia
Soft, stained or crumbling fascia means water has been getting behind the gutter for a long time.
Undersized for the roof
If gutters overflow in every heavy rain even when clean, they can’t carry what the roof sends them.
Water at the foundation
Pooling, washed-out mulch or a damp basement often trace back to failed gutters and short downspouts.
Which fix fits your gutters
We don’t start from replacement. If your gutters are the right size, still hold their pitch and only have a few problem spots, a repair is the honest answer and we’ll tell you so.
Replacement makes sense when the problems are everywhere at once or when the fascia behind them has failed. And if your roof is near the end of its life, it can be smart to replace both together, since the gutters come off for the new drip edge anyway. You’ll see photos of what we find and get the options in writing.
Fascia repair is part of the decision. If only a short stretch of board is soft, it can be replaced without touching the rest of the system. If rot runs along most of the house, the gutters have to come down anyway, and that is usually the right time to put up new seamless gutters sized for the roof instead of rehanging old ones.
| Fix | When it fits | What’s involved |
|---|---|---|
| Gutter repairIsolated problems | One or two bad spots | Reseal, rehang, unclog |
| Fascia repairRot behind gutters | Soft or stained boards | Replace rotted wood |
| Full replacementSystem has failed | Sags, leaks, damage | New seamless gutters |
| Replace with roofRoof is due too | Roof near end of life | One job, new roof edge |
Out with the old, on solid wood
No surprises. You see the fascia and roof edge before anything new goes up.
Free inspection
We check the gutters, hangers, downspouts, fascia and roof edge, and photograph every problem.
- Photos of rot and leaks
- Repair vs. replace answer
- Roof edge checked too
Written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out gutter size, downspouts and any fascia repair.
- Fascia repair itemized
- Sized to your roof
- No pressure
Tear-out & install
We remove the old gutters, repair the fascia, hang the new system and clean up before we leave.
- Old gutters hauled away
- New gutters on solid wood
- Daily cleanup
Roof getting old too?
Replacing the roof and gutters together means one crew, one cleanup and a matched roof edge.
Finish the job around the roof edge
New gutters protect the house best with a sound roof and tight siding.
Gutters
Seamless gutters and downspouts sized for the roof, with guards that cut down on clogs.
Learn moreRoof Repair
Leaks, missing shingles, flashing and storm damage found and fixed, with photos of every repair.
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Siding
New siding installed with the roof and gutters so the whole exterior works together.
Learn moreWhat our customers say
Real reviews from homeowners across Metro Detroit.
“Kincaide did a phenomenal job fixing up my garage roof and siding. They also cleaned up the area after so my dog wouldn’t get hurt. Everytime there was any issue found during installation, they provided picture evidence. They also were the best cost when compared to other companies. Highly recommend.”
“Kincaide roofing went above and beyond our expectations. Scott (the owner) took pictures of every step and fix he made. They were punctual, thorough and very professional. No B.S. with Scott, the communication was straight forward and gave us briefings every night before they left.”
“Very awesome, professional experience with Kincaide!!! Scott and his crew is wonderful. They do good work, really put things in terms so that people can understand things better. We will definitely be sticking with KINCAIDE!!!”
What we find behind old Southfield gutters
On a house that has stood through sixty-plus Michigan winters, the problems usually start where the gutter meets the wood.
Many Southfield ranches and colonials have wood fascia that has been painted, wrapped or patched over the years. When we pull an old gutter, we often find soft spots, gaps where the roof edge never had drip edge, and downspouts that have been emptying beside the foundation for decades. We fix the edge of the roof first, so the new gutters last.
Rotted fascia
Soft fascia boards replaced so new hangers fasten into solid wood.
Proper pitch
Runs set to slope toward the downspouts so water doesn’t sit and freeze.
Drip edge check
Roof edge checked so water lands in the gutter instead of running behind it.
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Gutter replacement questions from Southfield homeowners
Repair or replace, fascia, and what to expect.
My Southfield house still has its old sectional gutters. Should I replace them?
Do I need a permit to replace gutters in Southfield?
Why is my gutter pulling away from the house?
Can you replace the fascia at the same time?
Should I replace my gutters when I replace my roof?
What drives the cost of gutter replacement?
Get your free gutter inspection in Southfield
We’ll check the gutters and the fascia behind them and give you a written estimate for doing it right.