Gutters fail here in ways they don't in milder places. Ice fills them and the weight pulls the spikes out of the fascia. Snow slides off the roof and takes the front edge with it. Downspouts freeze solid and the next melt runs over the top and down the foundation. And a gutter hung too high on the fascia catches the bottom of the ice dam and helps it grow.
We hang seamless aluminum gutters, made to length on site, on hidden hangers screwed into the fascia every couple of feet rather than spiked in. Five-inch is standard; six-inch is worth it on big or steep roofs. Downspouts are sized for the roof area they drain and turned well away from the foundation. The back of the gutter sits under the drip edge so water from the roof can't run behind it.
Where a house has a history of ice dams, we look at the whole edge. Sometimes the answer is a metal ice guard panel at the eave, sometimes it's guards over a door, and often the real fix is in the attic. The ice dam page explains why.
What the job covers
Seamless aluminum
Gutters formed to length on site, with joints only at corners.
Screw-in hangers
Hidden hangers screwed into the fascia so ice loads don't pull them.
Downspouts
Sized for the roof and turned away from the foundation.
Drip edge tie-in
Gutter back tucked under the drip edge so water can't get behind.
Ice guards
Metal eave panels where snow and ice keep causing trouble.
Repairs
Re-pitching, re-hanging and resealing sound gutters instead of replacing them.
Gutter cost in Syracuse
| Job | Typical range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Seamless 5-inch gutters | $9 – $16 per foot | Height, number of corners |
| Seamless 6-inch gutters | $12 – $20 per foot | Roof size and pitch |
| Downspout, per run | $120 – $300 | Length and elbows |
| Gutter re-hang and re-pitch | $250 – $700 | Length of run, fascia condition |
| Metal ice guard | $15 – $30 per foot | Panel height and color |
Ranges are for budgeting on typical Onondaga County houses. Your number comes after we've seen the roof, written down with the materials named, and it holds for 30 days.
What the work looks like
Questions about gutters and ice guards
Should gutters come off in winter?
No. Properly hung gutters on screwed hangers stay put. If yours keep tearing off, the hanging or the roof edge is the problem.
Do gutter guards help with ice?
They keep leaves out, which helps water flow. They don't stop ice. Some guards actually help ice build, so we're picky about which ones we recommend.
Why does water spill over my gutters?
Clogs, a gutter pitched the wrong way, a downspout frozen or too small, or water overshooting the gutter on a steep roof. We'll find which.
Can you replace gutters without a new roof?
Yes. If the roof is nearly due, it's worth doing both together so the drip edge and gutter tie in cleanly.
Do you clean gutters?
As part of a repair, inspection or maintenance visit, yes.
What color can I get?
Seamless aluminum comes in a wide range of colors matched to common trim, and we bring a chart.