You’re ready for new gutters. The old ones sag, leak at every joint, or were never big enough to begin with, and you’re tired of watching water pour over the edge in every storm. Gutter installation in the Missouri Ozarks looks simple from the driveway, but the details decide whether your new system keeps water away from the house for years or overflows by next spring.
You’ve probably gotten a quote or two already, and they don’t say much beyond a length and a price. That makes them hard to compare, and hard to trust.
APC Roofing installs rain gutters and seamless gutters across southwest Missouri, on their own or as part of a new roof. We’re GAF Certified, licensed and insured, and your estimate is free. Call 913-398-5020.
Gutter installation in the Missouri Ozarks starts on the roof
A gutter’s job is set by the roof above it. Before anyone picks a gutter size, the roof needs to be looked at section by section.
Roof area. Each section of roof drains to one gutter run. The bigger that section, the more water the gutter and its downspouts have to carry in a heavy rain.
Pitch. Steeper roofs move water faster, and in a downpour it can shoot right past a small gutter. Many homes in the area have steep main roofs over lower porch and garage roofs, and each one behaves differently.
Valleys and upper roofs. Where two roof planes meet, the valley sends a concentrated stream to one spot. Where an upper roof drains onto a lower one, that lower gutter carries both. These are the places gutters overflow most, and they often need a larger gutter or an extra downspout.
Planning downspouts around your yard
Downspouts carry all of that water to the ground, so where they go matters as much as the gutter itself. On Ozarks lots with any slope, that takes some thought. Water discharged on the uphill side of a house can run straight back toward the foundation. Water dumped on a steep downhill side can cut a channel through the yard.
A good plan puts downspouts where the water can be carried away from the foundation and onto ground that drains, using extensions, splash blocks or a buried drain line where it makes sense. It also avoids dumping water onto walkways and driveways that freeze in winter.
Checking the fascia and roof edge first
New gutters hang on the fascia board, the trim board along the roof edge. If that wood is soft or rotted from years of overflow, hangers won’t hold, and the new gutter will start sagging early. Rotted fascia should be replaced before the gutters go up. APC works on fascia and soffits, so that can be part of the same job.
The roof edge matters too. A drip edge or gutter apron should carry water from the shingles into the gutter, not behind it. If water has been running down behind your old gutters, that’s often why.
Hanging gutters so they stay put
Gutters need a slight, steady slope toward each downspout so water doesn’t sit in the trough. Too little and water pools. Uneven, and you get low spots that hold debris and freeze in winter.
Hangers matter in the Ozarks more than many people expect. Ice storms load gutters with a lot of weight, and wet leaves add more. Hidden hangers fastened into solid wood at close enough spacing keep the gutter from pulling away or bending under that load.
Roof and gutter replacement at the same time
If your roof is near the end of its life, consider replacing the roof and gutters together. During a roof replacement the gutters usually have to come down so the roof edge and drip edge can be redone. Hanging old gutters back on a new roof is an option, but if they’re undersized or worn, you’ll be paying to remove them again in a few years.
Doing both at once means the new gutters fit the new roof edge, the fascia gets checked while everything is open, and you deal with one project instead of two. See our Ozarks roof replacement page for the roofing side.
For help choosing gutter size, profile and material, see rain gutters in the Ozarks. If you’re comparing gutter types, seamless gutters explains why most homes now use them.
How it works with APC Roofing
- Book your free estimate. Call 913-398-5020 or request a free estimate online.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. Roof sections, gutter size, downspout locations and fascia condition are all looked at, and the estimate spells out what’s included.
- Get the work done and the site cleaned up. Your gutters go up, and the crew cleans up before leaving.
If you’re pairing gutters with a new roof, financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
Gutter installation questions
Should gutters go on before or after a new roof?
After. The roof edge and drip edge get finished first, then the gutters are hung to fit them. That’s the main reason to plan both at once.
Will new gutters fix the water in my basement?
They often help a lot, if the problem is roof water landing next to the foundation. Gutters can’t fix groundwater or grading problems on their own, but they remove one of the biggest sources of water near the walls.
Can new gutters go on my old fascia?
If the fascia is solid, yes. If it’s soft, cracked or rotted, it should be replaced first, or the new gutters won’t stay attached.
How long does gutter installation take?
It depends on the size of the house, the number of runs and downspouts, and whether fascia work is needed. You’ll get a realistic timeline with your estimate.
Water off the roof and away from the house
Done right, your new gutters handle the heaviest spring storm, hold up through ice season and send water where it belongs, and you can stop watching the downspouts every time it rains. Call 913-398-5020 to book your free gutter installation estimate.
