VirginiaGutter.com, a Division of Phoenix Home Services, is a locally owned and operated gutter company in Northern Virginia that has been in the contracting and construction business for over 25 years. We are committed to providing a great value! We start with fair pricing from a knowledgeable Remodeling Consultant, prompt and courteous customer service from beginning to end, and a professional and organized installation by trained Gutter Installers. We are Licensed, Bonded, Insured, and have an A rating with the BBB and No Complaints!
Gutter and downspout systems installed properly by a professional contractor in Northern Virginia collects and removes rain water or melting snow and ice from the roof by means of gutter channels and downspouts to splash blocks, extensions, or drain lines away from the buildings foundation and expensive landscaping.
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Gutters, downspouts, and drainage systems in Northern Virginia that function improperly installed by the wrong contractor cause water, ice, and snow to flow toward the building damaging roofing, soffit boards, fascia boards all leading to costing repairs. Landscaping, mulch, and soil can erode costing money and effect esthetics of your home. Most importantly, soil erosion can cause foundation problems leading to even more costly repairs from a Northern Virginia Contractor to your basement.
The main issue with gutter systems in Northern Virginia, they take more abuse from Mother Nature than any other component of the building. A Contractor’s ladder, gutter cleaning, as well as limbs and debris can cause damage.
The gutter company installer must slope the gutter for every 40 ft at least one inch. Standing water causes weight issues requiring a contractor to repair the gutter or the laundry list of problems from the second paragraph will arise.
The size of the gutter in Northern Virginia often depends on the square footage and pitch of the roof area to be drained, as well as type and amount of trees. Areas like Fairfax County, Prince William County, and Loudoun County all have big homes with large amounts of big trees requiring the proper flow, pitch, size, install by the contractor, and leaf guard systems. Areas we have found the biggest problems include McLean, Great Falls, Fairfax, Ashburn, Oakton, Reston, Woodbridge, Herndon, Ashburn, Alexandria, Leesburg, Burke, Springfield, Arlington, Falls Church, Annandale, Vienna, Old Town, Fairfax Station, Manassas, Sterling, Greater Fairfax, Dale City, Lorton, Gainesville, Warrenton, Chantilly, Clifton, South Riding, Burke, Woodbridge, Tyson’s Corner.
Phoenix Home Services standard procedure is to use 5 inch K-Style gutters for normal size and pitch roofs. 6 inch K-Style gutters typically are used for larger or high pitch roofs. These are seamless gutter systems, with proper downspouts, and proper drainage. Certain roofing surfaces such as slate or tile can require 6 inch gutters regardless of pitch as the water runs off fast and causes water to run over the gutter into your foundation. Virginiagutter.com Remodeling Consultants can determine what product the Gutter Installer should use.
Snow guards can be installed in heavy snow areas such as Northern Virginia to prevent gutter tear off requiring installers to repair the damage gutters. Downspouts distribute to water to drainage systems via splash blocks away expensive landscaping or foundation walls causing basement water problems or worse foundation failure.
Virginiagutter.com gutters are typically made from a long piece of aluminum called seamless gutters cut on site for a precision fit. The downspouts are the same material as the gutter and rectangular in shape to mesh well with the gutter installed by the contractor. The gutter, downspout, and drainage system connections require proper installation to assure adequate water flow. Water is removed via a drainage system including splash blocks, piping, and/or underground drains. A well designed gutter system keeps your home, landscaping, and foundation walls protected preventing any damage as listed above.