How do I know if I need gutter repairs?

• <div><p>There are a handful of things you can look for to determine if you need to pay for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/gutter-repair-and-replacement-tips.htm">gutter repairs</a>, including the following:</p><ul><li><p>Water leaking from the underside of your gutters during rainfall</p></li><li><p>Visible gaps between your gutters and your roof</p></li><li><p>Frequent issues with gutters overflowing or holding standing water</p></li><li><p>Gutters that sag or pull away from the house</p></li><li><p>Water damage to soffits, fascia boards, or other building materials</p></li><li><p>Mold growth on your exterior walls</p></li><li><p>Soil erosion underneath your roof overhang</p></li><li><p>Foundation leaks or inward bowing of foundation walls</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Does green algae rot wood?

• <div><p>Algae doesn't directly contribute to wood rot, like mold, but it does create conditions that can lead to mold over time. Algae retain moisture, which favors fungal growth, potentially leading to wood rot over time. In some cases, significant algae growth can lead to the weakening of wood fibers, ultimately causing rot. Try to keep things as dry as possible. </p></div>

Q: Can you stop wood rot once it starts?

• <div><p>You can stop wood rot in its early stages by fixing the moisture problem that led to it, treating the wood with a fungicide, filling weak spots with an epoxy wood filler, and sealing the wood against future moisture. Depending on the extent of the damage, already rotted wood may need to be replaced if it&rsquo;s no longer structurally sound.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between wood epoxy and wood filler?

• <div><p>Wood epoxy is used to fill larger areas of damaged wood and has stronger adhesion than wood filler. Epoxy dries to a hard, waterproof finish and can be harder to sand than filler. Wood filler stays flexible for longer than epoxy, and is used for smaller areas of damage. Both are available in paintable options, although it&rsquo;s easier to stain filler than epoxy.</p></div>

Q: How much does gutter repair cost?

• <div><p>Gutter repair costs around <b>$400</b> on average, and prices range from <b>$200 up to $650</b> in most cases. You can expect to pay between <b>$4 and $30 per linear foot</b>. The best way to get an accurate estimate is to have a professional come out to price your project. Some factors that influence your total include the following:</p><ul><li><p>Number of linear feet of gutter to repair</p></li><li><p>Gutter style </p></li><li><p>Gutter material</p></li><li><p>Accessibility of the gutters</p></li><li><p>Whether you have seamless or seamed gutters</p></li><li><p>Type of necessary repairs </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Phil and his crew rearranged their current jobs to ensure that our floors were refinished in time to get the painting done before our move-in date. We also asked them to remove all the baseboards and quarter round - which was good thing because then we could see how poorly the flooring had been...
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Reviewed in December 2016
Quick response to my call. Was out to my house within the next business day. He was very courteous and explained what the process would be and what I could expect. I was so very pleased that there was no after smell at all. The communication was great as this kind of treatment needed a second...
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Reviewed in October 2014
The guys were prompt, polite, careful, and cheerful. Very patient with my elderly mother. After they left we realized her 19" flat screen tv had been damaged. I called the company the next morning and less than an hour later there was a man at the door with a brand new 27" flat screen tv - the...
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Reviewed in November 2013
Darrell did a superb job building my cedar wood fence along with some chain link fence. I also had Darrell build me a front porch railing and fix out side door knob and my bathroom door knob. he did a great job thank you jeff lieder
DL Construction LLC
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Reviewed in June 2013
We hired Iowa Wildlife Control in May of 2012 for a simple job that was to take a week to complete. Three months later the job was still not done and the owner of the company sent me an email saying he has "given up". But he would not return the payment for his services! During the three months...
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Reviewed in March 2013
The water softener doesn't work as well as the softener that we replaced. Service provided to fix the problem is not acceptable. We are going to replace this softener with a different brand from a different company.
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Reviewed in September 2008
Commander Carpet Care was able to come to my house promptly and give me an accurate estimate that matched my bill (no hidden costs like the last guy)! Gave me some options up front along with tips to make my carpet last longer and look better which I really appreciated. They worked with my...
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