Pflugerville Gutter Installation and Repair
Good gutters move storm water off the roof and away from the house. In Pflugerville, age and hail are the two things most likely to put them out of service.
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What a gutter system protects
Roof edge
Keeps water from soaking the fascia and the first rows of decking.
Walls and windows
Stops water from sheeting down siding and around window frames.
Foundation
Carries water away from the slab so soil does not wash out or stay soaked.
Landscaping
Prevents trenches in flower beds where water would fall off the roof.
Pflugerville homes, gutters and storms
Half of the homes in Pflugerville were built before 2004 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Many still have original gutters, about 22 years old. At that age, fasteners loosen, end caps leak and runs sag under the weight of debris and water.
Hail is the other factor. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 86 hail reports within 10 miles of Pflugerville from 2015 through 2024, with large hail in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Aluminum gutters dent easily. Deep dents can change the slope so water sits instead of draining. Dents are also useful clues: they show the size of the hail, so photograph them before anything is replaced and have the roof looked at too.
The same storms bring hard, fast rain. A gutter that handles a light shower can overflow in a downpour, dumping water right where you do not want it.
Signs your gutters need work
Water spilling over the edge during heavy rain.
Sagging sections or gaps between gutter and fascia.
Leaks at corners, seams or end caps.
Stains or peeling paint on fascia and siding.
Washed-out soil or puddles near downspouts.
Hail dents along the top lip.
Our gutter installation process
Inspect the eave
Drip edge, fascia and roof edge checked; rotten wood repaired first.
Size the system
Gutter and downspout size matched to the roof area.
Place downspouts
Outlets planned so water drains away from the foundation.
Hang and pitch
A slight slope toward each outlet, hangers spaced to carry the load.
Water test
The system is run with water to check flow and seams.
Gutters and the roof, one system
When gutters fail, the damage often shows up as a roof problem: rotten fascia, soft decking at the eave or leaks near the walls. Our article on common causes of roof leaks in Texas homes explains how they are linked. If you are planning a roof replacement in Pflugerville, replacing gutters at the same time lets the drip edge and gutters fit together cleanly.
Between installs, a little upkeep goes a long way. Clean gutters at least twice a year, check that downspout extensions are attached and pointing away from the slab, and look for granules after every big storm. A sudden pile of grit in the gutter is often the first sign the roof took a hit, and it is worth a closer look before the next rain. Our post on tree limbs and debris roof damage covers trees near the roof edge.
GemSco is family owned, fully licensed and insured, and estimates are free. Learn more about our gutter repair and installation service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I clean my gutters?
At least twice a year, and more often if trees hang over your roof. After big storms, check them again, since wind brings leaves and hail knocks granules off shingles. A sudden pile of granules is a sign the roof should be checked as well.
Are hail-dented gutters a reason to replace them?
Not always. Small dents may not affect how water flows. Deep dents, kinks or bent sections that hold water usually need replacement. Photograph the dents with the date first, because they also show the size of the hail that hit your roof.
Why is water running behind my gutters?
Usually the drip edge is missing or the gutter hangs too low below the roof edge. Water then runs down the fascia and into the wall. Fixing it means checking the roof edge and the gutter position together. Sealant alone rarely solves it for long.
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