"He was honest, professional, and prompt. He is the type you want to work with and offered affordable pricing. He responded quickly. He cleaned my gutters and installed gutter guards too."
"This company replaced my old gutters with much higher quality ones in a half a day. They did outstanding job. Highly recommended for any work related to gutters. The crew arrived on on time, removed old gutters, taking care not to damage anything and expertly installed new seamless gutters."
"I hired Nelsonâ s Roofing to replace and pitch my gutters. They arrived on time and did a great job. The company sent Carlos and an assistant. He tightened up the gutters with brackets, made sure the gutters were clean and inspected the roof for me. They cleaned before they left. Both workers were pleasant and very attentive to the repairs. I would definitely hire them again. Also, they did the job for a reasonable price. Thank you for your outstanding service! Lou from the Bronx"
"The best Gutter Cleaning and house washing company. Precision cleaning has completed 4 gutter clean outs so far over the last year. They get better every time!
Professional and a respectful team!"
"Tigers handyman service team was on time, and very professional. Their did good work and was clean. We were well please with our gutters installations. Would definitely hired again for other work projects in our home. Thanks Tigers."
"Wonderful company!! GMC did a very deep clean on our home. They were beyond our expectations!! So nice to be in our extremely clean home ð . Greatly we found them."
"Very good communication and prompt timing. Overall pleased with the work! Ron was a gentleman l would definitely recommend. I had my house, fence and gutters cleaned. The fence was spotless."
"I had a broken gutter that was lying on the ground which was torn down from the last snowstorm. Mark and his team came on the same day I called, and replaced a gutter as well as cleaned all of my gutters and fixed the gutters extensions, so the water would be dispensed away from the house. They did an amazing job. I will definitely use them again and recommend the services."
The cost to install a downspout extension or reroute a downspout generally falls between $30 and $200. The final price depends on factors like whether you DIY the project or hire a gutter professional, the complexity of your gutter system, and the length of the new extension. A simple, above-ground DIY installation can cost as little as $30 for materials. In contrast, a more complex project involving professional installation and digging trenches for underground piping could cost over $1,000. This is still a significant saving compared to replacing your entire gutter system, which costs around $1,900 on average.
While both underground and above-ground downspout extensions are a step up from no downspout extensions, underground downspouts are better for those looking for a more discreet option. Underground downspouts are hidden away—out of sight, out of mind. You won't be bumping into the extended sections with your lawn mower, nor will you see the downspouts sticking out like a sore thumb.
Absolutely—and lots of it. Overflowing water from your gutters can damage your siding and your roof. All of the moisture getting into the cracks and crevices of your home can lead to mold or mildew problems down the line. In addition, when water pools around your home, it needs a place to go—and sometimes it ends up inside the house, creating a very unwanted flood.
If you want to avoid burying your downspouts, several alternatives can help direct water away from your home's foundation. One option is to connect a rain barrel to your downspout. During a storm, the barrel collects water that you can later use for irrigating your lawn or garden. Another common solution is to install an above-ground downspout extension. This can be done in a couple of ways:
Splash Guards: Placing a splash guard, available at most hardware stores, under your downspout can act as a simple funnel to direct water away from the house.
Downspout Extensions: You can add an extension to the end of the downspout's elbow to carry water further into your yard. Some extensions are flexible, allowing you to maneuver them around landscaping.
These above-ground solutions are particularly useful if your home has a slab foundation that you cannot dig up. However, they have limitations. An extension may not move water as far from your home as an underground system. More importantly, if your yard slopes back toward your house, these methods will be ineffective, and burying your downspouts remains the best option to prevent potential flooding and water damage.
Regular cleaning, applying rust-resistant coatings, and checking for leaks help extend their lifespan.
The Putnam Valley, NY homeowners’ guide to gutter cleaning services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
This guide to gutter cleaning costs provides estimates for cleaning different types of gutters, tips for saving money on gutter cleaning, and answers to how to clean gutters.
This guide on how to clean the outside of gutters offers tips for how to remove debris, grime, black spots, and streaks from gutters to get them to last as long as possible.