Sagging sections, pulled fasteners, leaking seams, and downspouts pulling away from the house - fixed without replacing the whole system.
Gutter repair means fixing a specific problem in an otherwise functional gutter system - a section that's sagging, a seam that's leaking, a downspout that's pulled loose - rather than tearing out and replacing gutters that are mostly fine. Most of the repair calls we get across Longview, Kelso, and Kalama trace back to a small set of causes: years of standing water stretching hangers out of pitch, decades of moisture cycling softening old wood fascia, or a downspout that's separated at a joint and is now dumping water somewhere it shouldn't. We diagnose what's actually wrong before quoting anything, and we'll tell you plainly if a section is too far gone to repair rather than patch something that's going to fail again in a year.
Sagging sections are the most common issue - usually the result of a gutter carrying standing water for one too many rainy seasons, which stretches the hangers until the pitch is wrong and water stops draining toward the downspout at all. Once that happens the problem compounds: pooled water adds weight, the sag worsens, and eventually a fastener pulls loose from the fascia entirely. Older homes with original wood fascia are especially prone to this because decades of moisture cycling have already softened the wood the gutter is anchored to. The second most common issue is a downspout that has separated from the wall or discharges right next to the foundation instead of carrying water several feet away - one of the more common contributors to basement and crawlspace moisture problems homeowners report in this region.
Beyond hangers and downspouts, we regularly find corner miters that have opened up slightly from years of thermal expansion and contraction, end caps that were never properly sealed at installation, and fascia boards where the paint has failed and let moisture in around the fastener holes themselves - all fixable without a full teardown, but each needs a slightly different repair approach. That's part of why we inspect before quoting rather than pricing "gutter repair" as a flat rate over the phone.
We look at the actual failure point - hanger, seam, fascia, or downspout joint - rather than quoting blind over the phone.
Re-hang and re-pitch sagging runs, reseal leaking seams and end caps, or reattach and extend downspouts so they drain away from the foundation.
We flush the repaired section with water to confirm it's actually draining correctly before we call the job done.
| Repair type | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Reseal seam or end cap | $75 - $150 |
| Reattach or extend downspout | $85 - $175 |
| Re-hang sagging section (per run) | $150 - $350 |
Final price depends on length, fascia condition, and access. We inspect and quote a firm price before starting any repair work.
Most gutter problems on homes under 20 years old are fixable - it's rare that full replacement is the right call. Full replacement generally only makes sense when the fascia itself is badly rotted across a long run, or when the gutter material has failed structurally in multiple places rather than one isolated section. We'll tell you honestly if a section is too far gone to patch rather than upsell a full system when a targeted repair will do the job for a fraction of the cost.
We re-seal seams with a purpose-made gutter sealant rated for exterior exposure, not general-purpose caulk that fails after a season of freeze-thaw cycles. Sagging sections get new hidden hangers spaced correctly for the span rather than reusing stretched-out spikes and ferrules, which is a common shortcut that leads to a repeat sag within a year or two. Downspout extensions and splash blocks are sized to actually carry water several feet from the foundation, matched to your existing gutter color and profile wherever the manufacturer still stocks it.
A re-hung and re-pitched section next to the same run before repair - same gutter, correctly supported and draining the way it was designed to.
We handle gutter repair throughout all three cities:
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A repair is often paired with a gutter cleaning so we can see the whole system clearly. Once a section is repaired, gutter guards can help protect it from the debris buildup that caused the original sag.
Usually, yes - we re-hang and re-pitch the affected section rather than tearing out gutters that are otherwise fine.
It's worth fixing soon. Water draining next to the foundation instead of away from it is one of the more common causes of basement and crawlspace moisture problems in this area.
Where possible, yes - we source repair sections to match rather than leaving a visibly different patch.
Small repairs like a re-sealed seam or reattached downspout often run $75-$150. Re-hanging a sagging section runs higher depending on length and fascia condition. We quote firm pricing after a look, not a phone estimate.
Full replacement usually only makes sense when the fascia itself is badly rotted or the gutter material has failed across most of its length. On most homes under 20 years old, a targeted repair gets the job done.
Send us a photo or two and we can often give you a rough idea of cost before we even come out.
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