Gutters, Downspouts and Roof Drains
A roof only works if the water has somewhere to go. We clear, repair and replace gutters, downspouts, scuppers and flat roof drains, because water that spills over the edge rots the roof from the outside in.
What Bad Drainage Does
A gutter that is clogged or pulled away from the house spills water down the fascia board. The board rots, then the edge of the roof deck behind it rots, and then the gutter falls off. On stucco homes the water also stains the walls and soaks the ground at the foundation.
Many leaks blamed on the roof start here. We look at the gutters on every roof we inspect for that reason.
Gutters on Tile Roofs
Concrete tile hangs over the edge of the roof. If a gutter sits too low or too far out, water shoots past it in hard rain. If it sits too high, it holds water against the paper at the eave. We set gutters so the tile drips into them and nothing backs up.
Flat Roof Drains and Scuppers
On a flat or low slope roof the drains are everything. A drain packed with leaves turns the roof into a pond, and standing water finds every weak seam. Water still sitting two days after a rain is a sign the roof is not draining the way it should.
We clear the drains and scuppers, check the screens and the pipes below them, and fix low spots where water collects. More on that on our flat roofing page.
Clean Them Before the Rain
Most of our rain falls from November through March, often in a few big storms. Gutters full of summer dust and fall leaves cannot keep up with a storm like that. Under big trees in Upland and Claremont, once a year is not enough.
A fall cleaning and check costs little next to a rotted fascia. If we are already on the roof for a repair, we clear the gutters while we are up there.
Gutters and Roof Drains in Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair, Eastvale, Pomona, Claremont.
Questions People Ask
Do you install new gutters?
Yes. We replace sagging, rusted or undersized gutters and downspouts, and we fix the fascia behind them when it has rotted.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
At least once a year, in the fall before the rain. Homes under big trees often need it twice.
Can a clogged gutter cause a roof leak?
Yes. Water backs up at the eave, gets under the edge of the roofing and soaks the wood. The stain often shows up on the ceiling near an outside wall.
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