6 inch gutters
We recommend 6 inch over 5 inch. A wider trough gives a large roof plane somewhere to put a downpour, which matters where Kansas City averages 39.3 inches of precipitation a year.
A town that filled in during the 1970s
About 18 percent of homes here date from the 1970s, and the median house is a 1982 build. About 74 percent are owner-occupied, so the person deciding what goes on the roof edge is usually the person who pays the water bill. That makes new gutters a practical decision, not a cosmetic one.
Most of these houses were hung with the sectional gutters of the period. If a run is coming off entirely, gutter replacement in Edwardsville covers the teardown and the install together. For an addition or a bare eave, installation starts with a measurement of the new edge.
Two kinds of ground
The city's own plan calls drainage a challenge, and that shapes where downspouts finish.
South of K-32 the land is flat Kaw Valley lowland formed by Kansas River flooding. North of K-32 it turns hilly. Seamless gutters in Edwardsville carry water the same way on both. The last four feet of downspout are decided by the lot, which is why seamless gutter installation in Edwardsville starts by planning the outlet.
What we hang on an Edwardsville house
New gutters in Edwardsville are specified for the roof they serve. This is the standard we work to.
3x4 downspouts
Recommended over 2x3 so water clears the gutter quickly instead of backing up at the outlet.
.032 gauge aluminum
Formed fresh for your house at this gauge, not cut from stock lengths.
Hidden hangers
Brackets sit inside the gutter, so the face is clean and nothing is nailed through it.
How an installation day runs
- At the estimate
Measure every edge
We note each roof edge, corner and place a downspout can run.
- In the driveway
Roll the gutter
The roll forming machine makes a run to the exact length of each edge.
- On the roof edge
Hang with a fall
Hidden hangers go in and each run is pitched toward its outlet.
- At the ground
Finish the downspout
We set each downspout where water can leave the house and keep going.
Where the downspout lands depends on the street
The city plan describes two kinds of streets, and a new system should respect both.
- 01
Ditch and culvert streets
Many Edwardsville streets drain stormwater with ditches and culverts. Roof water has to reach that ditch without pooling at the foundation first.
- 02
Curb and gutter subdivisions
Newer subdivisions have curbs and gutters, so the downspout has a cleaner path to the street.
- 03
Flat lots south of K-32
Flat ground sheds water slowly, so we plan each outlet so the water has somewhere to go.
- 04
Sloped lots north of K-32
On hilly ground runoff moves fast, and a guard from day one saves trips up the ladder. See gutter guards in Edwardsville.
Edwardsville facts that shape the job
Every service we offer here, plus local details, is on our Edwardsville gutter page.
- Median year built
- 1982
- Built in the 1970s
- About 18 percent of homes
- Population growth
- Up 443.5 percent between 1970 and 1980
- Owner-occupied
- About 74 percent of homes
- Street drainage
- Ditches and culverts on many streets, curbs and gutters in newer subdivisions
- From our shop
- About 29 minutes from North Kansas City
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 installation questions in Edwardsville
Which gutter installers in Edwardsville, KS form seamless gutters on site?
We do. The Gutter Guys forms seamless aluminum gutters with a roll forming machine, cut to the length of each roof edge. Call (866) 931-8441 and we will arrange an estimate.
Do you install on new additions and bare roof edges?
Yes. New construction, additions and full systems are all part of installation. Tell us which edges are new and we will measure them at the estimate and tie the new run cleanly into what is already there.
What is the difference between seamless and sectional rain gutter installation in Edwardsville?
A sectional run is built from short pieces joined every few feet. A seamless run is formed in one length for each roof edge, so joints fall only at corners and downspouts. Fewer joints mean fewer places for water to leak.
How far is your shop from Edwardsville?
About 18.4 miles and 29 minutes, at 1520 Clay St, Suite A7, in North Kansas City. We are open Monday to Thursday 8AM to 7PM, Friday 8AM to 5PM and Saturday 8AM to 3PM.
Edwardsville gutter installation
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