Gutters sagging, overflowing or iced

Gutters that sag, overflow or fill with ice are usually loose at the fasteners, clogged, or carrying ice from the roof edge. Repair rehangs and reseals them. In Minnesota, gutter work needs a residential building contractor or remodeler license, not a roofing license.

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Gutter Repair & Replacement

Gutters carry meltwater and rain away from the roof edge and foundation. In Minnesota a roofing license does not cover gutter work; the state requires a residential building contractor or remodeler license for it, so ask which license a business holds and check it with the state.

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Heated Gutters

Heated gutters have heating built into the gutter or added along it to keep meltwater moving in winter. They are gutter work, so in Minnesota they need a residential building contractor or remodeler license rather than a roofing license. Ask what the system costs to run each winter.

What to do today

  1. Look at where the gutter sags or pulls away.
  2. Clear the gutter and downspouts if you can reach them safely.
  3. Check the fascia behind it for rot.
  4. If the gutter fills with ice every winter, look at the attic heat loss behind it.

When it is an emergency

A gutter hanging loose over a doorway or walkway is a hazard. Keep people away from it until it is secured.

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How to get a quote

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