Your gutter system plays a critical role in protecting your home from water damage. By directing rainwater safely away from your roof, siding, foundation, and landscaping, gutters help prevent costly structural issues. But like any part of your home’s exterior, they require regular inspection and occasional repair and replacement. That said, how often should a professional gutter company inspect your gutters, and how do you know when repairs are no longer enough? Here’s what you should keep in mind.
How Often Should Gutters Be Professionally Inspected?
In most cases, homeowners should schedule a professional gutter inspection at least once per year. A yearly inspection ensures that your gutters are securely attached, your downspouts are clear and draining properly, your seams and joints remain sealed, and no sagging or alignment issues are developing.
However, certain conditions may require more frequent evaluations. If you live in a region with particularly inclement weather, it might be best to opt for biannual inspections—once in the spring, after winter has thawed, and again in the fall after most or all the leaves have dropped. It also never hurts to schedule an unprompted inspection immediately following a severe storm that might’ve caused damage.
In any case, these inspections serve a simple but important purpose: small issues with your system can be caught and corrected before they turn into expensive repairs!
Signs Your Gutters Might Need Replacement
While many gutter problems can be repaired, there are times when replacement is the smarter long-term investment. Some common signs you might need new gutters include:
- Widespread rust or corrosion appearing in multiple sections
- Frequent leaks at the seams that continue despite repairs
- Gutters that sag or separate from the fascia boards
- Obvious cracks, splits, or holes
- Peeling paint or water stains on your home’s siding
- Foundation or landscape erosion
These issues might not always be obvious to untrained eyes, but it’s usually easy to tell if something doesn’t look right. This is part of why routine inspections and cleaning carried out on your own time are so valuable. With the right care, gutter systems can last for decades, even with small repairs here and there.
If it’s been longer than a year since your last gutter inspection, or you’re beginning to notice warning signs, now is the time to schedule a professional evaluation. This small investment in maintenance today can prevent major repairs tomorrow!
About Platinum Gutters
Our team here at Platinum Gutters has served DFW homeowners for over 15 years, proudly offering a wide variety of gutter repair, replacement, and maintenance services. We can also do regular gutter inspections to ensure that your system stays in great shape, no matter what the Texas weather has to say about it. If you have questions or you want to schedule a FREE in-home estimate, reach out online or call today for more information.
Tarrant County Telephone: (817) 993-4237.
Dallas/Denton/Collin County Telephone: (972) 346-1590.