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What's actually wrong with your gutters?

Point to the part of the house that's acting up, or jump straight to costs, fixes, and buying guides below.

DiagnosePoint to a marker or tab through the diagram to see the tell-tale symptom for each spot.

Roof edgeWater sheeting over the front edge in winter? That's often ice damming upstream.

Seams & hangersA section pulling away from the fascia? Loose hangers or a failed seam.

Gutter troughOverflowing mid-run during normal rain? Debris is usually the cause.

Ground lineDamp basement or soggy soil near the foundation? Check where your downspouts actually drain.

Start here

Costs

What's a fair price for cleaning, repair, and installation.

Maintenance

How often, based on your climate and tree cover.

DIY Safety

Ladder habits that prevent most gutter-work injuries.

Materials

Aluminum, vinyl, steel, and copper compared.

Best products, by category

Gutter Guards

By debris type — micro-mesh, reverse-curve, and more.

Cleaning Tools

Ground-based scoops, wands, and robots compared.

Downspout Extensions

Flexible, rigid, and underground options.

Sealants

Butyl-rubber, silicone, and polyurethane compared.

Find your state

What gutters cost, what fails first, and the licensing rules worth knowing before you hire — by state.

All US coverage. Outside the US? We also cover Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.

How this site works

Step 1

Diagnose

Use the diagram above or browse problems to figure out what's actually wrong.

Step 2

Compare fixes & costs

See what a fair price looks like and what your realistic options are.

Step 3

Buy smart or get quotes

Pick the right product yourself, or compare local pros for the job.

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