Gutters carry roof water away from your fascia, walls and foundation, but only when they are sized, pitched, hung on sound wood and kept clear. Alpha Eagle Roofing installs seamless gutters formed on site, repairs and re-hangs existing gutters, installs guards where they make sense, and cleans gutters across six Bay Area counties. We look at the roof edge behind every gutter, water-test our work, and price it in writing after seeing it.
Gutter service at a glance
- Gutter type
- Seamless gutters, formed on site
- Services
- Installation, repair and re-hanging, guards where they make sense, cleaning
- Timeline
- Cleaning and small repairs take a few hours; a full replacement on a typical home is usually done in a day
- Permit
- Generally not needed for gutter work on its own
- License
- CSLB #1148511, Class C-39 Roofing Contractor
Our gutter services
Who this service is for
- Homeowners with gutters that overflow, leak at the corners, sag or pull away from the house.
- Homes under oaks, pines, redwoods or eucalyptus, where gutters fill up faster than a twice-a-year schedule.
- Owners replacing or installing a roof who want the gutters, drip edge and fascia done in the same project (see roof replacement).
- Hillside homes where roof water has to be carried well away from the foundation and the slope.
- Landlords and property managers who need gutters kept working on rental buildings.
Signs your gutters need attention
Water pouring over the front edge
Clogged gutters or downspouts, too few downspouts, or gutters too small for the roof feeding them.
Water running down behind the gutter
Usually a missing drip edge or gutter apron, or a gutter hung too low. It rots the fascia it hangs on.
Sagging runs or gaps at the fascia
Hangers pulling out of the wood, often because the fascia behind them has rotted.
Drips at corners and seams
Sealant at miters, end caps and joints dries out; sectional gutters have a joint every few feet.
Stains, rust or peeling paint
Rust-through on older steel gutters, and dark streaks on the siding where water spills over.
Puddles or erosion at the downspouts
Water dumped against the foundation or onto a slope instead of carried away from it.
How a gutter visit works
- Look before we quote We check the gutters, downspouts, hangers, pitch, the fascia behind them and the roof edge above, and take photos of what we find.
- Recommend the least work that fixes it Cleaning, a repair, guards or new gutters. If cleaning solves it, we say so.
- Written estimate Itemized, in writing, with the gutter size, material, downspouts and any fascia or drip edge work spelled out.
- Do the work Rotted wood and edge flashing are fixed before anything new is hung, so the gutter has something sound to hold on to.
- Water test We run water through the system and watch the outlets, seams and discharge before we call it done.
- Photos for your records Before and after photos go into the CompanyCam record for your property.
Clean, repair or replace: how we decide
Not every gutter problem means new gutters. This is the order we think in.
Cleaning is enough when
The gutters are sound, pitched toward the outlets, and simply full. See gutter cleaning and maintenance.
Repair is enough when
A few joints leak, one run has lost its pitch, a downspout came loose, or hangers pulled out of fascia that can be fixed. See gutter repair and re-hanging.
Replacement makes sense when
The gutters are rusting through, leaking along the whole run, too small for the roof, or you are replacing the roof anyway. See seamless gutter installation.
Guards are worth a look when
You are cleaning more than twice a year, the gutters are hard or unsafe to reach, or the house is in a fire hazard zone. See gutter guards.
Bay Area rain, trees and hillsides
Gutters here do almost all of their work between fall and spring, often in a few heavy storms rather than steady rain.
Storm intensity, not annual totals
Atmospheric-river storms can drop a lot of water in a short time. What matters is whether each gutter run and downspout can carry the water from the roof area above it during that burst, which is why we size runs and outlets to the roof, not to the house next door.
What falls from the trees
Coast live oaks shed old leaves mostly in spring, pines and redwoods drop needles mostly in fall, and eucalyptus sheds leaves and bark much of the year. Your cleaning schedule, and whether guards help, depends on which trees hang over your roof.
Hillside drainage
On sloped lots, a downspout that dumps at the corner of the house can undermine a foundation or a retaining wall. Discharge has to be carried away from the house and off the slope in a way your property can handle.
Fog and salt air
Near the ocean and the Bay, steel gutters and fasteners corrode faster. Aluminum and corrosion-resistant fasteners hold up better there.
Gutters and your roof work as one system
We are a roofing contractor, so we treat the gutter as the last part of the roof, not a separate trade.
Drip edge and gutter apron
Metal edge flashing that sends water off the roof into the gutter instead of behind it. Current code requires drip edge at the eaves of asphalt shingle roofs; when it is missing, the fascia behind the gutter takes the water.
Fascia
A new gutter on rotted fascia pulls loose. We open up and replace rotted sections before hanging anything.
Timing with a reroof
During a roof replacement or new roof installation the roof edge is already open, so drip edge, fascia and gutters can all be done right in one pass, and new gutters are not damaged by the tear-off.
Leaks that look like roof leaks
Overflowing gutters can push water into eaves and walls and show up as a stain inside. We check the gutters as part of every leak investigation.
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Active leak? Our 24/7 emergency line is (415) 410-7917. Call now and we will prioritize your request.
Call (415) 410-7917What affects the cost
We do not publish price ranges for gutter work, because two houses with the same footprint can need very different gutter jobs. Your written estimate is built from these factors:
- Total length of gutter, number of corners and number of downspouts
- Gutter size (5-inch or 6-inch), profile and material
- Number of stories, roof height, pitch and how the ladders can be set
- Fascia repairs and drip edge or gutter apron that need to go in first
- Removal and disposal of old gutters
- Guards, if you choose them
- Downspout discharge: extensions, splash blocks or connection to an approved drain
- For cleaning: how much debris, how long since the last cleaning, and any guards to remove and reinstall
Timeline, permits and inspection
How long it takes
Cleaning and small repairs usually take a few hours. A full seamless gutter replacement on a typical single-family home is usually done in a day, longer on multi-story homes or when fascia needs replacing first. We schedule new gutters before the rainy season whenever we can.
Permits and final inspection
Gutter installation, repair and cleaning generally do not need a building permit. If your gutter work is part of a reroof, it is covered by the reroof permit we pull. Where downspouts tie into a drain, your city may have rules about where that water can go, and we follow them.
Warranty and photo documentation
Written warranty
Every job we do comes with a written workmanship warranty, and the roofing materials carry their own manufacturer warranty on top of that. The exact terms for your job are written into your contract before any work starts, so you know what is covered and for how long before you sign. See our warranty page for how our warranty works.
Every job photographed in CompanyCam
We document every job in CompanyCam: before photos, in-progress photos of the work that ends up hidden (decking, underlayment, flashing), and after photos. That photo record is useful long after we leave, for an insurance claim, a warranty question, or a buyer's inspector when you sell. We can share it with you on request. See finished work in our project gallery.
Your protections under California law
Check the license.
Roofing in California must be done by a contractor licensed by the Contractors State License Board. Ours is CSLB #1148511, Class C-39 (Roofing). You can look up any contractor at cslb.ca.gov.
The down payment is capped by law.
On a home improvement contract, a California contractor may not ask for a down payment of more than $1,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is less.
Payments should not get ahead of the work.
Progress payments are supposed to track work actually completed and materials delivered, not run ahead of them.
You have a right to cancel.
California home improvement contracts must include a written notice of your right to cancel, generally within three business days of signing (seniors get a longer window).
Everything in writing.
Scope, materials, schedule, payment schedule, and warranty belong in the written contract. We price every job from an inspection, in writing, so there is nothing to argue about later.
Frequently asked questions
Do you install, repair and clean gutters?
Yes. We install seamless gutters, repair and re-hang existing gutters, install guards where they make sense, and clean gutters and downspouts. We also fix the fascia and drip edge behind the gutter, which is where many gutter problems start.
Does a gutter contractor need a license in California?
Any home improvement job of $1,000 or more, counting labor and materials, must be done by a contractor licensed by the Contractors State License Board. Alpha Eagle Roofing is licensed: CSLB #1148511, Class C-39 Roofing. You can verify any license at cslb.ca.gov.
When is the best time to replace gutters in the Bay Area?
Late summer or early fall, before the first storms. You can replace gutters any time it is dry, but booking ahead of the rainy season means the new system is in place when it is needed.
Should I replace my gutters when I replace my roof?
Often, yes. The roof edge is already open, so rotted fascia and missing drip edge can be fixed, and new gutters will not be damaged by the tear-off. If your gutters are sound, we can protect and reuse them.
Why do my gutters overflow even when they are clean?
Usually not enough downspouts, downspouts that are too small, a gutter that is too small for the roof area feeding it, or a valley that dumps a concentrated stream into one spot. Those are design problems, and we fix them with sizing, extra outlets or a splash guard, not more cleaning.
Can I send photos instead of having someone come out?
Photos through the estimate form help us understand the problem and come prepared, but we price gutter work after seeing it, because the fascia and roof edge behind the gutter decide what the job really is. The visit and estimate are free.
Is gutter work covered by a warranty?
Yes. Our work comes with a written workmanship warranty, and the terms for your job are written into your contract before work starts.
Do you still do skylights and roof inspections?
Yes. Skylight repair and replacement now has its own page, skylights, and you can book a free roof inspection that includes the gutters.
