Seattle’s Premier Gutter Installation & Replacement Service

In Seattle’s Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, and other neighborhoods with mature evergreens, several signs indicate you need new gutters. Watch for sagging, visible cracks, or gutters pulling away from your fascia board, especially during our heaviest rainfall months from November through January. With Seattle averaging 38 inches of annual rainfall and dense populations of Douglas firs and Western Red Cedars, your gutters face unique challenges from heavy moss growth and evergreen needle accumulation. Signs like water cascading over gutter edges during our signature drizzles, rust spots, or peeling paint beneath gutters suggest it’s time for replacement. Remember that Seattle’s building codes require proper drainage to protect foundations, making functional gutters essential for home protection in our wet climate.

Aluminum is the best material for new gutter installations in Seattle’s challenging climate, offering excellent durability and rust resistance while effectively handling our frequent rain and evergreen needle debris. In neighborhoods like Queen Anne and Ballard, where salt air from Puget Sound is a factor, aluminum’s corrosion resistance is particularly valuable. Copper gutters are another premium option that performs exceptionally well in Seattle’s wet conditions and frequent freeze-thaw cycles, though at a higher cost. Both materials are effective at managing moss growth common in areas like Green Lake and Magnolia, where tall evergreens create heavy shade. For homes in higher elevations like West Seattle or Capitol Hill, these materials consistently withstand winter storms while maintaining their structural integrity.

Most professional gutter installations in Seattle are completed within one day. However, installation time can vary based on home size, roof complexity, and current weather conditions. Our installation teams carefully plan around Seattle’s rainy weather patterns to ensure a quality installation while protecting your home from the Pacific Northwest’s unique climate challenges.

We use Sherwin Williams’ Plastilure system to match your gutters with precision – an essential consideration for Seattle homeowners looking to maintain their home’s curb appeal in our distinctive Pacific Northwest setting. Whether you have a Craftsman in Ballard, a modern home in Capitol Hill, or a classic Tudor in Queen Anne, we can match your existing gutter color or help select a shade that complements your home’s exterior architecture.

The size of gutters depends on your home’s roof area and local rainfall patterns. In Seattle, where we receive approximately 38 inches of rain annually, 6-inch gutters are commonly recommended to handle the region’s consistent precipitation. For larger homes or those with steep roof pitches common in Seattle’s hilly terrain, 7-inch gutters might be necessary, especially to manage heavy winter storms and fall leaf accumulation from Douglas firs and Big Leaf maples. Proper gutter sizing is crucial for protecting your home’s foundation from water damage, particularly during our wet Pacific Northwest winters.

Seattle’s heavy rainfall and abundant evergreen trees create unique maintenance requirements for new gutters. With an average of 152 rainy days annually and constant pine needle drop from native vegetation, most Seattle homeowners need to clean traditional gutters 2-4 times per year. Regular maintenance helps prevent common Pacific Northwest issues like moss growth, overflow during winter storms, and potential foundation damage. While basic gutters require consistent upkeep to handle Seattle’s distinctive weather patterns, protective gutter systems can significantly reduce maintenance needs.

Yes, gutters can be installed on homes with steep or complex roofs. In Seattle, where winter rains are heaviest from October through April, professional installation is essential for homes ranging from classic Seattle Box and Tudor Revival styles to modern designs. Local building codes and stormwater management requirements guide proper installation, ensuring gutters can handle heavy rainfall while managing challenges unique to the Pacific Northwest, such as pine needle accumulation from evergreen trees and moss growth. Whether your home is in Ballard, Queen Anne, or Capitol Hill, gutters can be adapted to work effectively with any roof configuration.

Gutters protect your home by channeling rainwater away from your foundation, walls, and landscaping. In Seattle’s wet climate, where annual precipitation averages 40 inches and fall brings heavy leaf debris from maple and pine trees, properly functioning gutters are essential. They prevent basement flooding, foundation damage, and soil erosion, while also helping to minimize moss growth – a common challenge for Seattle homeowners. This protection is particularly crucial in Seattle’s historic neighborhoods, where many older homes require robust water management systems to preserve their structural integrity.

We offer a lifetime warranty on all gutter installations in Seattle, providing coverage that stays with your home even if you decide to sell. This warranty covers both materials and workmanship, giving homeowners peace of mind during our region’s frequent rain events.

Yes, we remove and dispose of old gutters as part of our installation process. In Seattle’s unique climate, where heavy rainfall and evergreen debris are constant challenges, we replace existing systems with custom-fitted gutters designed specifically for Pacific Northwest homes. Our local installation teams are particularly experienced with managing the region’s distinctive challenges, from persistent pine needle accumulation to the impacts of winter storms, ensuring your new gutter system is properly sized and installed to handle Seattle’s year-round precipitation.