Your gutters handle every drop of water that comes off your roof. When they’re undersized, worn out, or patched one too many times, that water ends up in your fascia, your basement, and your landscaping. A properly sized, properly pitched system fixes the problem at the source.
At Euclid Roofing & Siding, we’ve been installing gutters on homes across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs since 1976. Whether you need new gutters on a new build or a full gutter replacement on an older home, we’ll size the system to your roof, install it right, and give you a clear price before any work starts.
If you’re seeing any of the following, a repair may not be enough, and it’s worth talking about new gutters:
One leaking seam is a repair. Leaks at seam after seam, year after year, mean the system has reached the end of its life. Older sectional gutters have a joint every 10 feet or so, and once those joints start failing, they tend to fail one after another.
Steel gutters rust through, and older aluminum gutters crack and split after years of freezing and thawing. Once the metal itself is failing, patching only buys a season or two.
If sections pull away from the house again soon after being re-hung, the problem is usually rotted fascia, failed hangers, or gutters too light for the load. Replacing the system lets us fix the fascia and hang the new gutters on solid backing.
Gutters that overflow during a downpour despite being clear are often undersized for your roof. Many older homes have 4″ or 5″ gutters with too few downspouts for today’s heavier storms.
If water is collecting along your foundation or finding its way into your basement, your gutters and downspouts may not be moving enough water far enough away from the house.
A roof replacement is the best time to replace gutters that are 20+ years old. The drip edge, fascia, and gutters can be done together, which avoids disturbing the new roof edge later. See our roof replacement services.
We’d rather fix what you have if it still has life left. “Do I really need new gutters?” is a fair question, and the answer depends on the age of the system, the material, and how widespread the problem is.
If the damage is limited to a few leaking seams, one sagging section, or a damaged downspout, a gutter repair is usually the better value. There’s no reason to replace gutters that can be fixed for a fraction of the cost.
If your gutters are 20+ years old, leaking in multiple places, rusted or cracked, undersized for your roof, or sagging again after being re-hung, gutter replacement usually costs less over time than repairing the old system every season. A new seamless system removes most of the joints where leaks start.
Not sure which one you need? We’ll inspect your gutters and give you an honest recommendation, with no obligation.
Most gutter problems we’re called out for trace back to the original install: gutters that were too small, pitched wrong, or hung on rotting fascia. Here’s how we do it differently:
Sectional gutters are joined every 10 feet or so, and every joint is a place for a leak to start. Seamless gutters are formed on site from one continuous piece of aluminum for each run, so the only joints are at the corners and downspouts. They look cleaner, leak less, and need less maintenance.
We offer seamless gutters in a range of colors to match your trim, and we can pair them with Valor gutter guards, a stainless steel micro-mesh system that keeps leaves and seeds out while handling heavy water flow. If you’re weighing the cost, our post on whether gutter guards are worth it covers the pros and cons.
A 1920s home in Hinsdale with steep rooflines and mature oaks needs a different gutter system than a ranch in Palatine. We size and install gutters for homeowners in Skokie, Glenview, Winnetka, Lake Forest, Highland Park, Arlington Heights, and Schaumburg, based on what each home and lot actually needs.
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50 Years of Installations in the Chicago Area
We’ve been protecting homes in the north and northwest suburbs since 1976. That kind of track record doesn’t happen without doing the work right, and standing behind it when something goes wrong.
Roofline Experts, Not Just Gutter Installers
Gutters, fascia, drip edge, and the roof work as one system. Because we also install roofs and siding, we make sure your new gutters tie into the roof edge properly, and we can replace damaged fascia in the same visit.
Get Our Certified Crews
Every installation is handled by our own licensed team. You get people who are accountable to us, trained to our standards, and experienced with the specific challenges that come with Chicago-area homes.
No Surprises on the Bill
The price we quote is the price you pay. If we find rotted fascia or other hidden damage once the old gutters come down, we’ll explain it and get your approval before we do anything.
We’ll Tell You If You Don’t Need New Gutters
If a repair will solve the problem, we’ll say so. Homeowners in this area have trusted us with that kind of honest advice since 1976.
Seamless aluminum gutter installation in the Chicago area typically costs $8 to $15 per linear foot, including downspouts and removal of the old gutters. Most homes fall between $1,500 and $4,000. The total depends on how many linear feet you need, the gutter size, the number of downspouts, roof height, and whether fascia needs replacing. Gutter guards are an added cost. We provide free, itemized estimates so you know the exact price before any work begins.
A typical 1,500 sq ft single-story home needs about 120 to 180 linear feet of gutter, which usually puts gutter replacement cost between $1,500 and $2,700 for seamless aluminum. A two-story home or one with a complex roofline will cost more because of extra corners, downspouts, and ladder work. An on-site measurement is the only way to get an exact number.
Most gutter installations on a single-family home are finished in one day. That includes removing the old gutters, forming the seamless sections on site, hanging them, and installing the downspouts. Larger homes, or jobs that include fascia replacement or gutter guards, can take a second day.
For most homes, yes. Sectional gutters have a joint every 10 feet or so, and those joints are where most leaks start. Seamless gutters are formed on site from one continuous piece for each run, so the only joints are at corners and downspouts. They leak less, look cleaner, and need less maintenance.
Most Chicago-area homes are well served by 5″ K-style gutters. Homes with large or steep roof sections, long runs, or valleys that funnel a lot of water into one spot often need 6″ gutters with larger downspouts. We size gutters based on your roof area and pitch, not a one-size-fits-all default.
You can install sectional gutters from a home improvement store yourself, but it isn’t as simple as it looks. Getting the pitch right over a long run, attaching securely to the fascia, and working safely on a ladder are where most DIY installs go wrong. Seamless gutters also need a forming machine, so they’re installed by professionals. A poorly pitched gutter will overflow or hold standing water, no matter how new it is.
Homeowners’ insurance typically covers gutter replacement when the damage comes from a sudden event like a fallen tree, hail, or high winds, often as part of a larger roof claim. Replacing gutters because of age, rust, or wear is generally not covered. If you’ve had storm damage, we can document it and help guide you through the insurance claims process.
If your gutters are more than about 20 years old, it usually makes sense. The old gutters often have to come down during a roof replacement anyway, and doing both at once lets us tie the new drip edge, fascia, and gutters together properly. If your gutters are newer and in good shape, we’ll reinstall them.
Get in touch today to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate. Our team will assess your home, walk you through your options, and give you a clear quote.
