Gutters are an important part of your home's roofing system. Most people don't give the gutters much thought, but without gutters, your home would be in a lot of trouble. Gutters help to move water effectively away from your home to protect your siding, landscaping, and foundation. Let's look at a few signs you might need gutter repair.

Clearly Damaged Gutters

Gutters can get damaged due to a number of reasons. Storms are a common cause, often resulting in overflowing water, cracks or fractures, sagging spots, rust, and more. Excessive water damage can lead to mold, which is a dangerous health hazard. A gutter that's dented can still perform its job, but it'll look unattractive and pose a risk further down the line.

Loose or Missing Gutters

As you might have guessed, gutters are not cosmetic attachments. Loose or missing gutters should not be ignored! Loose gutters, for one, won't move water as effectively. They also pose a danger. A loose gutter could fall unexpectedly and injure someone or cause damage to vehicles or property. Get loose gutters fixed with a gutter repair service. If there are any gutters missing from your home, you'll need to have those replaced quickly. Allowing your home to go for prolonged periods of time without gutters could result in foundation issues or erosion on your property. If you've moved into a home that doesn't have gutters, you should schedule a gutter repair service quickly to protect the investment you've made into your property.

Home Upgrades

Another reason why you might consider gutter replacements would be if you've done upgrades to the exterior of your home. If you've upgraded your exterior, you'll want to upgrade the gutters to match if they don't match already. This is usually necessary after siding or roofing.

According to Market Watch, a simple repair to 10 linear feet of vinyl gutters may cost around $65, but a more extensive repair of aluminum gutters may cost around $1,000. While the range in costs for gutter repairs can be vast, it always pays to get the damage fixed earlier rather than later. If you're looking to have gutter work done, please call us today! Our team at Lake Country Gutters can help you get gutters repairs or replacements done quickly and safely.