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Gutter Replacement in Livonia, fascia fixed first
When the gutters on your Livonia home sag, leak at every seam or pull away from the house after each winter, patching stops paying off. We replace them, fix the fascia behind them and install seamless gutters sized for the roof.
- Honest repair or replace
- Rotted fascia repaired
- New seamless gutters
- Old gutters hauled away
Free roof inspection & estimate
Livonia homeowners. A roofer, not a call center, gets back to you.
Old gutters, older fascia
On many Livonia houses, the gutters have been hanging for decades. Some are original sectional runs, others were added in the 1980s or 90s when the house was re-sided. By now the seams drip, the spikes have backed out of the fascia, and sliding snow and ice have bent the front edges. Cleaning them doesn’t help much when the gutter itself no longer holds a pitch.
The bigger problem is often behind the gutter. Years of overflow and leaking joints soak the fascia board and the end of the roof decking. On an older house the fascia may be wrapped in aluminum, so the rot underneath isn’t visible until the old gutter comes off.
When we replace gutters, we take the old ones down, inspect the fascia and the roof edge, and photograph anything soft or rotted. Damaged wood gets replaced before the new seamless gutters go up, with hangers spaced for snow and ice and downspouts placed to carry water well away from the foundation. If the drip edge is missing or the roof edge needs work, we tell you and show you. See our gutters page for more on sizing and guards.
When Livonia gutters need replacing
One of these is often a repair. Several together usually mean replacement.
Sagging or pulling away
Gutters that dip or lean out between hangers no longer hold their pitch, so water sits instead of draining.
Leaks at every seam
Sectional gutters with many joints drip once the sealant ages, and resealing them buys only a season or two.
Bent by ice & snow
Snow sliding off the roof and ice in the trough can crush, twist or kink gutters past straightening.
Rotted fascia
Soft, stained or crumbling fascia means water has been getting behind the gutter for a long time.
Undersized for the roof
If gutters overflow in every heavy rain even when clean, they can’t carry what the roof sends them.
Water at the foundation
Pooling, washed-out mulch or a damp basement often trace back to failed gutters and short downspouts.
Which fix fits your gutters
We don’t start from replacement. If your gutters are the right size, still hold their pitch and only have a few problem spots, a repair is the honest answer and we’ll tell you so.
Replacement makes sense when the problems are everywhere at once or when the fascia behind them has failed. And if your roof is near the end of its life, it can be smart to replace both together, since the gutters come off for the new drip edge anyway. You’ll see photos of what we find and get the options in writing.
Fascia repair is part of the decision. If only a short stretch of board is soft, it can be replaced without touching the rest of the system. If rot runs along most of the house, the gutters have to come down anyway, and that is usually the right time to put up new seamless gutters sized for the roof instead of rehanging old ones.
| Fix | When it fits | What’s involved |
|---|---|---|
| Gutter repairIsolated problems | One or two bad spots | Reseal, rehang, unclog |
| Fascia repairRot behind gutters | Soft or stained boards | Replace rotted wood |
| Full replacementSystem has failed | Sags, leaks, damage | New seamless gutters |
| Replace with roofRoof is due too | Roof near end of life | One job, new roof edge |
Out with the old, on solid wood
No surprises. You see the fascia and roof edge before anything new goes up.
Free inspection
We check the gutters, hangers, downspouts, fascia and roof edge, and photograph every problem.
- Photos of rot and leaks
- Repair vs. replace answer
- Roof edge checked too
Written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out gutter size, downspouts and any fascia repair.
- Fascia repair itemized
- Sized to your roof
- No pressure
Tear-out & install
We remove the old gutters, repair the fascia, hang the new system and clean up before we leave.
- Old gutters hauled away
- New gutters on solid wood
- Daily cleanup
Roof getting old too?
Replacing the roof and gutters together means one crew, one cleanup and a matched roof edge.
Finish the job around the roof edge
New gutters protect the house best with a sound roof and tight siding.
Gutters
Seamless gutters and downspouts sized for the roof, with guards that cut down on clogs.
Learn moreRoof Repair
Leaks, missing shingles, flashing and storm damage found and fixed, with photos of every repair.
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Siding
New siding installed with the roof and gutters so the whole exterior works together.
Learn moreWhat our customers say
Real reviews from homeowners across Metro Detroit.
“Kincaide did a phenomenal job fixing up my garage roof and siding. They also cleaned up the area after so my dog wouldn’t get hurt. Everytime there was any issue found during installation, they provided picture evidence. They also were the best cost when compared to other companies. Highly recommend.”
“Kincaide roofing went above and beyond our expectations. Scott (the owner) took pictures of every step and fix he made. They were punctual, thorough and very professional. No B.S. with Scott, the communication was straight forward and gave us briefings every night before they left.”
“Very awesome, professional experience with Kincaide!!! Scott and his crew is wonderful. They do good work, really put things in terms so that people can understand things better. We will definitely be sticking with KINCAIDE!!!”
Signs your gutters have given up
On Livonia houses, worn-out gutters usually announce themselves in one of three ways.
A Michigan winter is hard on gutters. Snow slides off the roof and drags on the front edge, ice fills the trough and adds weight, and every thaw tests the seams. After enough winters, the gutters on an older Livonia home tend to show the same warning signs, and they are worth checking every spring.
Sagging runs
Gutters pulling away from the fascia or holding standing water instead of draining.
Leaking seams
Drips at joints and corners that stain the siding and soak the ground below.
Soft fascia
Rotted wood behind the gutter where years of overflow have soaked in.
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Gutter replacement questions from Livonia homeowners
When to replace and what is involved.
My Livonia house has aluminum-wrapped fascia. Can you see rot behind it?
Can I just repair my gutters instead?
Do I need a permit to replace gutters in Livonia?
Should I replace my gutters before or after a new roof?
How long does gutter replacement take?
What affects the cost?
Replace the gutters, fix what’s behind them
Book a free inspection in Livonia. We’ll check the gutters, fascia and roof edge and give you a written estimate.