Gutters in Lewisville: Install, Repair and Protect the Roof Edge
Gutters move a lot of water during a Texas thunderstorm. When they fail, the fascia, the roof edge and even the foundation pay for it.
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Signs your gutters need work
Water spilling over the edge in a normal rain.
Gutters pulling away from the house or sagging between hangers.
Rust lines, drips at seams or puddles near the foundation.
Peeling paint or soft spots on the fascia board behind the gutter.
Dents and kinks after a hailstorm.
Downspouts that dump water right next to the slab or into a flower bed that stays soggy.
Lewisville storms and older roof edges
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 162 hail reports within 10 miles of Lewisville from 2015 through 2024. Gutters are soft metal, so they often show hail dents before the shingles do. A dented gutter can still work, but deep dents and crushed sections hold water and debris.
Half of the homes in Lewisville were built before 1997 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). On homes that age, the fascia boards behind the gutters may have years of small leaks in them. When gutters overflow, water runs behind them and rots the fascia and the edge of the roof decking. Replacing a gutter without checking that wood can leave the real problem in place.
Heavy spring downpours put the most strain on gutters. If yours overflow only in the hardest rains, the issue may be size or the number of downspouts rather than a clog. Our article on why a roof leaks only in heavy rain covers a related problem at the roof edge.
What a gutter installation includes
Check the edge
Inspect fascia, soffit and the first row of decking for rot.
Size and plan
Choose gutter size and downspout locations based on roof area and where water should go.
Set the slope
Gutters need a steady pitch toward the downspouts so water does not sit.
Secure the hangers
Hangers spaced closely enough to hold the weight of water and debris.
Direct the water away
Downspouts end far enough from the foundation to keep water off it.
Gutters and the roof work together
Drip edge
The metal edge on the roof guides water into the gutter, not behind it.
Granules in the gutter
A buildup of shingle granules can mean the roof is wearing or was hit by hail. See how to identify hail damage on asphalt shingles.
Timing with a new roof
If a roof replacement in Lewisville is coming, doing gutters at the same time avoids extra work.
Choices to make with a new gutter system
Seamless runs reduce the number of joints that can leak.
Larger gutters and downspouts handle more water on big roof areas.
Downspout extensions or splash blocks keep water away from the slab.
Gutter guards cut down on leaves but still need periodic checks.
Color and profile can match the trim or blend with the roof.
Gutter work by GemSco
GemSco installs and repairs gutters along with roofing work, so the roof edge, fascia and drainage are handled as one system. We are family owned, licensed and insured, with free estimates. Learn more on our gutter repair page or our Lewisville roofing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I repair or replace hail-dented gutters?
Small dents may not affect flow. Deep dents, crushed sections, split seams and bent downspouts usually call for replacement of those runs. If hail also hit the roof, note the gutter damage in your photos, since it helps show the storm's size.
Why does water run behind my gutter?
It often means the drip edge is missing or the gutter sits too low on the fascia. Water then soaks the board and can rot it. Fixing the drip edge and resetting the gutter usually solves it, but rotten wood should be replaced first.
Do gutter guards stop clogs completely?
Guards reduce leaves and debris but do not end maintenance. Fine debris and shingle granules still collect, and some guards can let water overshoot in very heavy rain. Ask how the guard handles both before choosing one.
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