Gutters for Arlington Homes: Installation, Repair and Storm Checks
Gutters protect your roof edge, siding and foundation. Here is how to tell if yours are doing the job.
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A quick gutter check you can do from the ground
Watch a heavy rain
Water spilling over the front means a clog, a bad slope or gutters that are too small for the roof.
Look at the seams
Drips at corners and joints point to failing sealant.
Check the fascia
Stains, peeling paint or soft wood behind the gutter mean water is getting where it should not. Catching it early keeps the repair small.
Follow the downspouts
Water should exit away from the house, not pool against the foundation.
Look for dents
Dents along the top edge are a sign of hail.
What Arlington storms do to gutters
Gutters are often the first place hail leaves a mark. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 152 hail reports within 10 miles of Arlington from 2015 through 2024, and 33 were 1.75 inches or larger. Dented gutters can lose their slope and hold water, and the dents also help a roofer confirm the size of the hail that hit the roof.
Home age plays a part as well. Half of the homes in Arlington were built before 1986 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). On older houses, the fascia boards behind the gutters and the decking at the roof edge may have years of slow water damage. New gutters should not be hung on rotted wood.
Heavy spring storms add volume. When a lot of rain falls in a short time, undersized or clogged gutters overflow and water lands next to the foundation. Over the years that can cause soil movement, wet crawl spaces and stained siding.
What new gutters should include
Proper slope
Enough pitch toward each downspout so water does not sit in the trough.
Enough downspouts
Large roof areas need more outlets so heavy rain does not overflow.
Solid fascia
Damaged boards replaced before the gutter goes up.
Drip edge and flashing
Metal at the roof edge that guides water into the gutter, not behind it.
Secure hangers
Hangers fastened into solid wood at the right spacing, so the gutter does not sag under water or debris.
When to repair and when to replace
Repair: a loose section, a leaking seam or a single dented run.
Repair: a downspout that pulled away from the wall.
Replace: rust, splits or sagging along most of the system.
Replace: gutters that overflow in every heavy rain even when clean.
Replace with the roof: if you are getting a new roof, it is a good time to update gutters and drip edge together.
Repair or replace: if water stains appear on the fascia after every storm, have the roof edge checked first.
Gutters and the rest of your roof
Overflowing gutters can push water under the first row of shingles and into the decking. If you see stains at the roof edge inside the attic, the gutters may be part of the problem. Read common causes of roof leaks in Texas homes for more.
GemSco provides gutter installation and repair in Arlington and the nearby area. If a storm dented your gutters, ask for a roof inspection in Arlington during the same visit. Call (844) 980-5506 for a free estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can hail damage gutters even if the roof looks fine?
Yes. Gutters are thin metal and dent more easily than shingles. Dented gutters may sag, hold water or pull away from the fascia. The dents are also useful evidence. If gutters show hail marks, the roof should be inspected too, since shingle damage is harder to see from the ground.
Why does water come out behind my gutters?
Usually the drip edge is missing or the gutter sits too low on the fascia. Water runs down the face of the board and behind the gutter. Over time that rots the fascia and the roof edge. The fix is often a drip edge plus resetting or replacing the gutter.
Should I replace gutters at the same time as my roof?
It often makes sense. The roofer can replace damaged fascia and drip edge while the old shingles are off, and the new gutters can be matched to the new roof. If your gutters are in good shape, they can stay. A written estimate can list both options.
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