For most Detroit homes, seamless aluminum gutter installation runs between $6 and $15 per linear foot — varies by stories, corners, downspout count, and accessibility. Copper runs significantly higher. We don't quote over the phone because every house is different, but our on-site estimates are free, detailed, and come with zero pressure. Request yours here.

Traditional gutters come in 10-foot sections joined with brackets and sealant — every joint is a future leak. Seamless gutters are roll-formed from a single piece of aluminum on-site, custom-cut to your exact roofline. No joints, no weak points. They look cleaner, drain better, and last years longer. It's the only type we recommend for Michigan homes, and it's what we install on 90%+ of our projects.

Properly installed seamless aluminum gutters typically last 20–30 years in Michigan's climate. Longevity depends on gauge thickness, hanger quality, and maintenance. Copper gutters can last 50 years or more. Regular cleaning or gutter guard installation can significantly extend the lifespan of any system.

In Metro Detroit? Almost certainly yes. Between the oaks, maples, and cottonwoods, unprotected gutters around here fill up twice a year minimum. Without guards, you're either climbing a ladder every season or paying someone to do it — and when you miss a cleaning, the clog leads to overflow, ice dams, and fascia damage. Guards pay for themselves in avoided repairs and eliminated maintenance within a few years.

Most Detroit homes use standard 5-inch K-style gutters with 2×3-inch downspouts. Larger homes, steep roofs, or roofs with wide valleys may need 6-inch gutters with 3×4-inch downspouts for higher water volume. We assess your roof's square footage and pitch during the free inspection to determine the correct size.

Key signs include: multiple leaking seams, persistent sagging despite re-hanging, rust holes, water damage to fascia or siding, and frequent clogs that cleaning doesn't solve. If you're repairing the same sections repeatedly, full replacement with seamless gutters is usually more cost-effective long-term.

Absolutely. Aluminum doesn't care what the thermometer says, and neither do we. Sealants and fasteners perform fine in cold. Honestly, winter is one of the smarter times to book — you beat the spring rush, our schedule is more flexible, and your new gutters are ready before the first major thaw dumps all that snowmelt. We work through Michigan winters every year.

Almost always one of three things: the fascia board behind the gutter has rotted (so the screws have nothing to grip), the original installer used spikes instead of hidden hangers (spikes back out over time), or accumulated ice and debris weight has bent the hangers beyond recovery. Michigan's freeze-thaw cycle accelerates all three. We install with hidden hangers spaced every 24 inches — they grip through the fascia into the rafter tails and hold under load.

Yes — and we'd rather you finance and fix the problem now than wait until overflow damage turns a gutter job into a foundation job. Low monthly payments, quick approval. See your financing options.

We install seamless gutters across Wayne County and Oakland County, including Detroit, Metro Detroit, Bloomfield Hills, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Grosse Pointe Farms, Lake Orion, Beverly Hills, South Lyon, Washington Township, Orchard Lake, Greenwood, and Avoca. Contact us to confirm your area.