2007-01-27 12:08:27 · 7 answers · asked by Marc G 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Installing new gutters is not difficult to do a good job of nor is it difficult to mess up. The hardest part is the many trips up and down a ladder to take the old one down and get the new one up. Save yourself some grief and some money, get an estimate for installing new ones (preferably seamless with a warranty) and ask the contractor how much you could save by taking the old ones down yourself. You might also ask about disposal of the old ones. Most recycling centers ( or junk yards) will take them as a donation or even give you a little something for them (don't expect to get rich or even have dinner on what you get) but at least they won't end up in a landfill.
2007-01-27 12:34:19 · answer #1 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Professionals by all means. I managed a company that was co-owned with some one who also owned a gutter company. I watched a few jobs in progress. Damn there is a lot to it. I am not sure where you live but heres a couple of web sites to try:
www.guttershuter.com
www.guttergenie.com
Both are very respected companies. Gutter shutter is mostly from the Ohio area to the north east and in to Florida. Gutter genie is in the ohio valley. Maybe this will help.
2007-01-27 20:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To begin with, the professionals can install continuous guttering and DIYers can't. Home centers sell the gutters in 10' lengths. Next. water runs downhill, of course, and if you do it yourself be sure and have a slight downhill flow by starting your first section at the highest possible position and slightly go downhill from there. Plus, you'll have to determine the number of downspouts and where to locate them. There's more to it then you might realize and you might want to hire it done by a professional that knows all of the ends and outs.
2007-01-27 20:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a company with continues gutters come out and do it. There will be way less seems and it is really cheap... Not even worth your time to go down and be able to only get 10 ft sections and than have to take the time to put them up.
2007-01-27 22:46:28 · answer #4 · answered by Eric J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turnhog has it right - however, if you are doing runs shorter than 10' feet, it can be a DIY breeze - provided you're not working on a second-story eave (I do not do ladders.) Hubby and I did our first gutters, on the front of our townhome, about 9 years ago - and it wasn't hard. We recently had siding done, and they also redid our gutters - including the 2nd floor in back, which we had not done previously. Measure twice, cut once, and take your time.
2007-01-27 20:23:25 · answer #5 · answered by DC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not easy and you should arrange to have a helper,but it is not rocket science.I did my own and it turned out fine.If you get a helper you should be able to handle it.Don't waste your money on a contractor.
2007-01-27 20:20:40 · answer #6 · answered by Mr Bellows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
professionals means what nowadays? Illegal aliens?
2007-01-27 20:16:01 · answer #7 · answered by Shhawnconnery 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋