Frequently Asked Questions

• Seamless Gutter Installation: Custom-fit 5 and 6-inch gutters tailored to your home's specifications.
• Gutter Guards: Installation of high-quality guards to prevent debris buildup and reduce maintenance.
• Gutter Repair: Addressing issues like leaks, rust, and sagging to restore optimal functionality.
• Gutter Cleaning: Gutter cleaning is a thorough service we offer, we inspect and clean all gutters of any debris.

Gumps Gutters is known to be based in Delaware, Ohio. Although we serve many other surrounding Citys and Counties!

The time it takes to clean gutters depends on the size of your property and the condition of your gutters. Generally, it takes a hour or so to complete the job.

Yes, clogged gutters can cause water damage to your property. The water can overflow and damage your roof, walls, and foundation. It can also cause mold and other harmful bacteria to grow.

• Full gutter clean-out
   
• All downspouts Cleaned
   
• All loose nails refastened
   
• Roof Debris Blow Off
   
• Free photo report after every job
   
• Optional gutter guard upgrade
   

 If your gutters are leaking between the gutter and the fascia, it’s usually a sign of one (or more) of these common issues 

 1. Missing or improperly installed drip edge
The drip edge is metal flashing that directs water into the gutter.
If it’s missing or tucked behind the gutter instead of over it, water will run straight down the fascia instead of into the gutter.

2. Gutters pitched the wrong way
Gutters should slightly slope toward the downspout.
If they’re level or pitched backward, water pools and spills behind the gutter, soaking the fascia.

3. Clogged gutters or downspouts
When debris blocks water flow, it overflows backward first, right against the fascia board.

4. Gutters mounted too low
If the gutter sits too far below the roof edge, water shoots past it instead of dropping inside.

5. Fascia rot or soft wood
Rotting fascia can pull fasteners loose, causing gaps where water sneaks behind the gutter.

1. Gutters mounted too low
   If the gutter sits even an inch too low below the roof edge, fast-moving rain will overshoot instead of dropping in.
    
2. Steep roof pitch
   Steep roofs make water move faster. During heavy rain, the water gains momentum and can launch past shallow or poorly positioned gutters.
    
3. Undersized gutters
   5-inch gutters often can’t handle:
    

• Large roof sections
• Steep roof pitches
• Heavy Midwest rain
  When capacity is exceeded, water spills forward and backward.
   

4. Heavy rain volume
Even a properly installed system can overshoot if it’s:
 

• Too small
• Lacking enough downspouts
• Not designed for intense downpours
   

5. Gutter guards changing water flow
Some gutter guards cause water to roll across the surface instead of dropping straight into the gutter, especially during hard rain, leading to overshooting.