Exteriors
Gutters installed and repaired for Memphis downpours
Gutters have one job: take water off the roof and put it somewhere that is not your foundation. When they overflow, sag or dump at the corner, we fix the cause, whether that is size, pitch, hangers or a buried drain.
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The job
Why gutters overflow and pull away
Quick answer
Gutter work in Memphis usually means one of three jobs: replacing leaky sectional gutters with seamless aluminum formed on site, fixing downspouts and underground drains so water clears the foundation, or fitting guards on homes under heavy trees. Most overflow traces to undersized gutters, too few downspouts or clogged outlets.
A gutter that overflows in a hard rain is usually too small for the roof feeding it, or has too few downspouts for its length. One that sags has hangers pulled out of rotted fascia. One that leaks at every joint is a sectional system whose seams have given up.
We size gutters and downspouts to the roof, fasten them to sound wood with hidden hangers, and follow the water to where it leaves the property, because a clean gutter that dumps beside the foundation has only moved the problem.
Cost
What goes into a gutter price
Gutters are priced by the linear foot, plus the parts that make them work.
- Linear footage
Every run from corner to corner is measured.
- Gutter size
6-inch profiles cost more than 5-inch.
- Downspouts
Count, size and length to the ground add up.
- Fascia repair
Rotted boards are replaced before new gutters hang.
- Guards
Screens and micro-mesh are priced per foot.
- Underground drains
Clearing or replacing buried pipe is separate work.
- Stories and access
Second-story runs need more ladder time.
Your options
Which gutter guard fits your trees?
| Screen guards | Micro-mesh guards | Reverse-curve guards | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keeps out | Leaves and large debris | Leaves, needles and grit | Most leaves, some needles |
| Upkeep | Brushing off matted debris | Occasional brushing of the mesh | Cleaning the front lip |
| Best under | Large-leaf trees such as oak | Pines and mixed trees | Moderate tree cover |
Seamless aluminum gutters
Seamless gutters are formed from a coil on a machine at the house, so each run is one piece from corner to corner and the only joints are at corners and outlets. That removes most of the leak points of sectional gutters. We size the profile to the roof: 6-inch where big slopes drain into one run, 5-inch where the roof area is modest. Hangers go into rafter tails or sound fascia at close spacing, and each run is pitched toward its outlets. Coil from makers like Englert comes in dozens of colors to match your trim.
Downspout and drainage fixes
A gutter is only as good as its downspouts. We add outlets where a long run has too few, upsize downspouts on big roof areas, and fix the elbows and extensions that dump water against the foundation. Where downspouts tie into underground drains, we run water through the pipe to see whether it is crushed or clogged, since a buried drain that backs up makes the gutter overflow at the top. The goal is simple: water leaves the roof and lands well away from the house.
Gutter guard installation
Guards make sense where trees drop leaves or needles over the roof every season. Micro-mesh guards, such as those from Gutterglove or Raindrop, stop fine debris and pine needles, while simpler screens handle big oak leaves at a lower price. No guard is maintenance-free: debris still sits on top and needs brushing off now and then. We fit guards so they slide under the first shingle course without lifting or piercing it, which keeps the shingle seal and the roof warranty intact.
Local conditions
Gutters under Memphis trees and on bigger Cordova roofs
Memphis yards are heavily treed, enough that the city utility traces most of its power disconnections to tree interference, and that canopy fills gutters every fall. In Cordova the issue is size: the neighborhood has more large four- and five-bedroom homes than almost any in the country, and a bigger roof sends more water into each run. On houses like that, moving to 6-inch gutters and larger downspouts often fixes overflow that cleaning alone will not.
How it runs
How a gutter job runs
- 01
Measure and assess
Roof area, runs, outlets and fascia condition checked.
- 02
Written scope
Size, color, downspouts and guards listed with footage.
- 03
Remove the old
Old gutters come down and fascia is repaired where needed.
- 04
Form and hang
Seamless runs formed on site and hung on hidden hangers.
- 05
Downspouts and drains
Outlets, elbows and extensions set to carry water away.
- 06
Water test
We run water through every run and outlet before leaving.
Gutters overflowing in every storm?
Call and we will measure the roof, the runs and the outlets, then tell you whether it needs cleaning, resizing or new drains.
Call (901) 459-6395Brands we install and service
Shingles, membranes, metal and skylights from Englert, Amerimax, Berger and the other makers below.
FAQ
Gutter questions from Memphis homeowners
Seamless gutters for most homes. Fewer joints mean fewer leaks, and each run is formed to the exact length of the wall.
It depends on the roof area and pitch feeding each run. Large or steep roofs and long runs usually need 6-inch with larger downspouts.
No. Guards keep debris out of the trough, but some sits on top and needs brushing off, especially under pines.
Usually missing or short drip edge, or a gutter hung too low. Water runs down the fascia instead of into the trough and rots the wood.
Yes, when the runs are sound: resealing seams, rehanging sags and clearing outlets. Leaks at every joint usually mean replacement.