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When your gutters work right, you stop worrying about water. No more basement flooding during heavy rains. No more foundation cracks from poor drainage. No more ice dams destroying your roof in winter.
Your landscaping stays intact. Your siding stays dry. Your walkways don’t turn into rivers every time it storms.
That’s what happens when gutters are installed correctly with the right materials for Long Island’s climate. You get protection that actually works – not just something that looks good for six months.
We’ve been installing and repairing gutters in Westbury since 2001. We’re a family-owned company that understands Nassau County’s weather patterns – from nor’easters to summer downpours.
We’ve seen what works and what fails on Long Island homes. That’s why we use materials and installation methods that handle freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads, and coastal weather conditions.
You’re not getting a cookie-cutter approach. You’re getting gutters designed specifically for your home and our local climate.
First, we measure your roofline and assess your home’s drainage needs. Every house is different, and proper gutter installation starts with understanding how water moves around your specific property.
Next, we fabricate seamless gutters on-site to exact measurements. No joints means fewer leak points. We install proper hangers spaced correctly for Long Island snow loads – not the minimum spacing that causes sagging.
Finally, we test the entire system to ensure proper pitch and drainage. You’ll see water flowing exactly where it should – away from your foundation and landscaping.
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We handle everything from basic repairs to complete gutter replacement. Seamless aluminum gutters in multiple colors. Copper gutters for historic homes. 5-inch and 6-inch systems depending on your roof size and local rainfall patterns.
Gutter guards and leaf protection systems reduce maintenance and prevent clogs. Professional cleaning services keep your system flowing properly. Emergency repairs when storms damage your gutters.
In Westbury, we see specific issues like ice dam damage along north-facing rooflines and clogging from the area’s mature tree canopy. We know how to address these local challenges with the right solutions for your property.
Most Westbury homes need 5-inch gutters, but larger roofs or areas with heavy tree coverage often require 6-inch systems. The determining factors are your roof’s square footage, pitch, and local rainfall patterns.
Nassau County gets about 44 inches of rain annually, with some storms dropping several inches in short periods. A 5-inch gutter handles about 2,500 square feet of roof area effectively. Larger roofs need 6-inch gutters to prevent overflow during heavy downpours.
We measure your roof and calculate the proper gutter size during our free estimate. Getting the size right prevents overflow issues that cause foundation damage and landscaping erosion.
Most Westbury homes need gutter cleaning twice per year – once in late fall after leaves drop and once in late spring after seed pods and debris from winter storms.
Properties with heavy tree coverage, especially oak and maple trees common in Nassau County, may need quarterly cleaning. Pine trees and evergreens shed needles year-round, requiring more frequent attention.
Signs you need immediate cleaning include water overflowing during rain, sagging gutters, or visible debris buildup. Clogged gutters in winter can cause ice dams that damage your roof and create interior leaks.
Seamless gutters are fabricated on-site in continuous lengths with joints only at corners and downspouts. Sectional gutters come in pre-made pieces that connect with joints every 10-20 feet.
Seamless gutters have fewer leak points and handle Long Island’s freeze-thaw cycles better. Ice expansion won’t separate joints that don’t exist. They also look cleaner and last longer with less maintenance.
We recommend seamless gutters for most Westbury homes because they perform better in our climate. The initial cost difference is minimal, but you’ll save money long-term with fewer repairs and longer lifespan.
Gutter guards make sense for most Westbury properties because of the area’s mature tree canopy. Oak, maple, and pine trees create significant debris that clogs gutters and requires frequent cleaning.
Quality gutter guards reduce cleaning frequency from twice yearly to every 2-3 years. They prevent ice dams by maintaining proper water flow and eliminate the safety risk of frequent ladder work.
Not all gutter guards work well in our climate. We install systems that handle Long Island’s leaf types and won’t trap ice in winter. Cheap guards often create more problems than they solve.
Properly installed aluminum gutters typically last 15-25 years on Long Island. Copper gutters can last 50+ years. The lifespan depends on material quality, installation method, and maintenance.
Long Island’s coastal environment and freeze-thaw cycles are hard on gutters. Salt air accelerates corrosion. Ice expansion stresses joints and hangers. Poor installation reduces lifespan significantly.
We use heavy-gauge materials and proper hanger spacing for Long Island conditions. Our gutters come with manufacturer warranties, and we stand behind our installation workmanship for years after completion.
Gutters pull away from houses due to inadequate hanger spacing, wrong hanger type, or overloading from clogs and ice. Many contractors use minimum spacing to save money, but Long Island snow loads require closer hanger placement.
Ice dams add tremendous weight – sometimes hundreds of pounds per linear foot. Clogged gutters hold water that freezes and expands. Cheap spike-and-ferrule hangers work loose over time.
We use heavy-duty hidden hangers spaced every 18-24 inches, not the 36-inch spacing some contractors use. Proper installation prevents sagging and pulling that leads to expensive fascia board damage.
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