What it pays for
The city reimburses up to 75 percent, with a $5,000 maximum, of plumbing changes that stop basement sewer backups. It is a plumbing program, and new gutters are not part of it.
Seamless gutter replacement in Springfield, where 18 percent of homes predate 1940
Census figures put about 18 percent of Springfield homes at 1939 or earlier, and nearly half before 1970. A house that old has usually had its gutters redone once already, often with a sectional run held on with nails or spikes. Those are the systems that sag, split at the seams and pull away from the fascia. That is as true of a house off MacArthur Boulevard as of one anywhere else in Sangamon County, since age rather than address wears out a gutter.
We remove plastic, galvanized, sectional and nailed gutters and replace them with seamless aluminum formed at your house. The new system is .032 gauge with hidden brackets. We recommend 6 inch gutters and 3x4 downspouts over 5 inch and 2x3, which gives a bigger old roof more room to shed water.
Past saving
A failing gutter usually tells you why it failed.
Split seams, a sag away from the fascia, nails backing out, rust at the joints: each points to a cause. If a repair would hold, we reseal the joint, reset the hanger or swap the section, and we say so. If the run is past saving, we say that plainly too, and then replace it.
Gutter Replacement in Springfield
Gutter replacement in Springfield is particularly important on the historic homes throughout the capital city, where aging sectional gutters no longer perform and overflow is actively damaging original woodwork and foundations. The Gutter Guys provide seamless gutter installation that matches the roofline correctly and handles the rainfall volume Springfield receives without the joint failures and seam leaks that older systems develop. We remove the old gutters, set new ones correctly, and test full drainage.
Where the city's sewer program meets your roof
Springfield runs an Overhead Sewer Reimbursement Program, and its rules say something about the housing it expects.
Which houses qualify by age
It applies to buildings constructed before May 1, 1975. That covers the older half of the city, the same houses most likely to be running on a worn-out gutter system. Ask the city's public works office whether your address qualifies.
What we handle
The roof side. A new system carries water to downspouts sized for it and sends it out and away from the wall, so rain falling on the house stops adding to a wet foundation.
Three kinds of Springfield house, three kinds of tear-out
The age of the house changes what we find on the old run.
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Houses near the Lincoln Home neighborhood
Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the blocks around it, and the older streets near downtown are where we expect to find the oldest gutters. Eaves on houses that age can drift off straight, so a gutter formed on site can follow the line that is actually there.
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Postwar and 1960s houses
These are the houses behind the pre-1970 number. The original run is long gone or patched many times, and a full replacement is often cleaner than another repair.
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1970s houses
With a median build year of 1972, the first gutters on many Springfield houses are now more than fifty years old. Metal fatigue and loose fasteners show up together.
Tell us before the old gutters come down
These details change how we plan the new run.
- Which sides leak or overflow and how long that has been going on
- Where downspouts run now, and where water pools after rain
- Any plans for a reroof, an addition or a new porch roof
- Whether you are also looking at guards for the new run
Springfield facts that shape the job
Every service we offer here, plus local details, is on our Springfield gutter page.
- Built in 1939 or earlier
- About 18 percent of Springfield homes
- Built before 1970
- Nearly half of Springfield homes
- Overhead Sewer Reimbursement
- Up to 75 percent, maximum $5,000, for plumbing changes that stop basement sewer backups
- Program age cutoff
- Buildings constructed before May 1, 1975
- Preserved neighborhood
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site and its surrounding blocks
What homeowners say
Well priced, reliable, responsible with property, and a job well done. We get a lot of acorns in one upper gutter. Gutter guys took care of everything and all gutters are completely clear and fully efficient. Second time we have had Nathan come out for service/cleaning. Thank you so much and see you again in the future!
I had one seriously clogged gutter that I could not clear myself. I called the Gutter Guys, and they had Devon come out at a time convenient for me. He cleared and adjusted to prevent further issues. Devon is very pleasant person to talk to, he explains everything well.
Pete from The Gutter Guys did an awesome job on my Gutter cleaning. He explained everything before hand and took pictures of the gutters after cleaning. Very happy with the job. I will definitely be using them for all future cleanings. I also would like to add that he was very friendly and polite which is another bonus.
Gutter replacement questions in Springfield
What affects gutter replacement cost in Springfield?
The main drivers are the total length of eave, the number of stories, how many downspouts the house needs and what has to come off first. Since every roof is different, we quote after we look at your house. When you compare any gutter replacement company in Springfield, ask what the quote includes, such as removal of the old runs.
Does the city's overhead sewer program cover new gutters?
Not as the city publishes it. The program reimburses plumbing changes that stop sewer backups in buildings constructed before May 1, 1975. Call the city's public works office about eligibility; we only handle the gutters.
Can I replace gutters in Springfield on one side only?
Sometimes. If three sides are sound and one has failed, a single new run is reasonable. If the old runs share the same age and the same fasteners, the others tend to fail soon after, and doing the whole house at once saves a second visit.
What are the benefits of professional gutter replacement services in Springfield, Illinois?
Gutter replacement services in Springfield, Illinois bring aging systems on historic homes into the modern era without compromising the overall character of the original architecture. New seamless gutters eliminate the joint failures and chronic overflow that original sectional systems have developed over decades of exposure. Adding gutter leaf protection in Springfield, Illinois reduces debris accumulation significantly, protecting the original woodwork and stone foundations that define Springfield’s historic streetscapes.
How do I choose the best gutter replacement company in Illinois?
Choosing a gutter replacement company in Illinois for a Springfield home means finding a crew experienced on historic properties, one that correctly sizes gutters for large-canopy rooflines, secures hangers into original wood fascia, and installs with professional care and precision. The Gutter Guys bring that specific hands-on experience and proper licensing to every Springfield installation they perform.
What is the significance of rain gutter replacement for homeowners in Springfield?
Rain gutter replacement in Springfield gives historic homes a modern drainage system that handles the heavy rainfall and ice events Illinois winters deliver without the seam failures and overflow problems aging original gutters create. New seamless gutters paired with leaf protection protect original woodwork, stone foundations, and period masonry in Springfield from the water damage that results when gutters fail.
Springfield gutter replacement
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