Portland’s Premier Gutter Installation & Replacement Service

If your gutters are sagging, pulling away from your home, or showing signs of water overflow during Portland’s heavy winter rains in the Willamette Valley, it’s time for new gutters. Common indicators include rust spots, visible cracks, or separating seams – particularly noticeable during our wet season from November through April. Portland’s diverse urban forest, including Western Red Cedar, Big Leaf Maple, and Douglas Fir trees, can accelerate gutter wear through constant debris accumulation. In neighborhoods like Forest Park, Laurelhurst, or Mt. Tabor, where tree coverage is especially dense, homeowners should watch for water spilling over gutter edges (especially during our intense winter downpours) or gutters separating more than 1/4 inch from the fascia board.

Aluminum gutters are the most practical choice for Portland homes, offering excellent durability and rust resistance to handle our substantial 37 inches of annual rainfall. In Portland’s climate, where Douglas Fir needles and Big Leaf Maple leaves are common challenges, aluminum’s weather-resistant properties make it particularly effective. Copper gutters are another high-performing option that works well in our Pacific Northwest conditions, developing a protective patina over time that adds character to homes from the West Hills to Laurelhurst. Both materials can withstand Portland’s intense fall leaf accumulation and winter weather while maintaining their structural integrity for years.

Most professional gutter installations in Portland are completed within one day. Some projects may require additional time depending on your home’s size, roof complexity, and current weather conditions – particularly important given Portland’s frequent rain and diverse architectural styles from the West Hills to East Portland. Our installation teams are experienced in working with local weather patterns to ensure proper installation.

LeafFilter uses Sherwin Williams’ Plastilure system to match your existing gutters or create a complementary color that enhances your Portland home’s exterior. This color-matching capability is particularly valuable for Portland’s diverse housing styles, from historic Craftsman bungalows to modern Northwest Contemporary homes, ensuring your gutter system maintains your property’s aesthetic while protecting against our region’s heavy rainfall and seasonal debris like Douglas fir needles and maple leaves.

The size of gutters needed depends on your home’s roof area and Portland’s significant rainfall patterns. In the Pacific Northwest, where we receive an average of 36 inches of rain annually, 6-inch gutters are typically recommended for most homes, especially in areas like West Hills and Forest Heights where steep roof pitches are common. Five-inch gutters may be suitable for smaller homes or those with less roof area, particularly in neighborhoods like Sellwood or Alameda. During Portland’s intense fall and winter storms, properly sized gutters are crucial for preventing basement flooding and foundation issues, particularly in older Portland homes. Local building codes often specify minimum gutter sizes based on roof square footage and pitch to handle our region’s heavy precipitation and notorious pine needle accumulation.

New gutters in Portland typically require regular maintenance due to our unique climate and vegetation. With 42 inches of annual rainfall and abundant Douglas firs, Western Red Cedars, and Big Leaf Maples, gutters need cleaning 2-4 times per year to prevent clogs from leaves, pine needles, and moss growth. This is particularly important during Portland’s wet season from October through March. However, installing a gutter protection system like LeafFilter can create a low maintenance solution designed to handle the Pacific Northwest’s challenging weather conditions and dense foliage.

Yes, gutters can be installed on any roof type in Portland, from steep Victorian homes to complex modern designs. Our city’s diverse residential architecture, including classic Craftsman bungalows, mid-century ranches, and contemporary builds, all require properly fitted gutter systems. LeafFilter’s local experts understand how to adapt gutter protection for these varying structures while ensuring effective water management during Portland’s heavy rainfall seasons. Given our region’s dense canopy of Douglas firs, maples, and other native trees that shed year-round, professional gutter protection is especially important for maintaining proper drainage and protecting your home’s foundation.

Gutters protect your home by collecting rainwater from your roof and directing it away from your foundation, walls, and landscaping. In Portland’s wet climate, with over 43 inches of annual rainfall and 155 rainy days per year, properly functioning gutters are essential. Our region’s abundant Douglas firs, maples, and other trees (earning Portland its ‘Tree City USA’ designation) create unique challenges with falling needles and leaves that can affect gutter performance. During winter months, when freeze-thaw cycles are common, and particularly during our heavy fall and winter storms, well-maintained gutters help prevent foundation damage, basement flooding, and soil erosion around your property.

LeafFilter provides a lifetime transferable warranty on all gutter installations in Portland. This comprehensive warranty helps protect homes through our region’s distinct weather patterns, including our heavy autumn leaf fall and average 36 inches of annual rainfall.

Yes, we remove and dispose of old gutters as part of our installation process. In Portland, where heavy winter rains and Douglas fir needles create unique challenges, we carefully remove existing gutters that may have been compromised by the Pacific Northwest’s demanding climate. Our installation team is well-versed in Portland’s specific weather patterns and building requirements, ensuring proper removal and disposal of old systems while protecting your home’s fascia boards from our region’s persistent moisture. We take extra care during removal, particularly in older Portland neighborhoods where homes may have specific architectural considerations. The process includes a thorough inspection of the underlying structure, which is especially important given our area’s frequent exposure to rain and organic debris from our abundant evergreen trees.