Gutter Installation Timeline in Boise

On-site visit to measure all gutter runs, inspect fascia condition, assess roof pitch and drainage patterns, and count corners, outlets, and downspout locations. We review your color preferences and discuss whether 5-inch or 6-inch gutters are appropriate for your roof area. A detailed written estimate is provided, typically within 24 to 48 hours of the site visit.

• Full roofline measurement
• Fascia condition assessment
• Color and profile selection
• Detailed written estimate

Once the estimate is approved, we schedule the installation based on weather forecasts and crew availability. We order your selected gutter coil color, any specialty components (copper, custom downspout shapes), and fascia material if repair is needed. Standard aluminum coil in common colors (white, brown, clay, bronze) is kept in stock. Custom colors may add 3 to 5 business days for delivery.

• Weather-dependent scheduling
• Coil color and material ordering
• Fascia material (if needed)
• Crew and equipment assignment

All existing gutters, downspouts, hangers, spikes, ferrules, and end caps are removed. Drop cloths protect landscaping and walkways below. On older Boise homes, we often encounter multiple layers of gutter hardware — original spike-and-ferrule systems with strap hangers added later. All old fastener holes are filled or will be covered by the new hidden hanger system. Removed aluminum is recycled.

With the old gutters removed, the full fascia board is visible and inspectable. We probe for soft spots, check for water damage, and assess whether the fascia can support new gutters. Minor issues (small soft spots, flaking paint) are addressed in place. Significant rot requires board replacement — we carry fascia material on our trucks for standard repairs. This is the phase most likely to extend the timeline if hidden damage is discovered, which is common on Boise homes built before 2000.

Our portable gutter machine is set up in your driveway and fabricates seamless gutter runs from continuous aluminum coil. Each run is custom-cut to the exact measured length of your roofline — no joints, no seams except at corners. The machine forms the K-style or half-round profile in seconds. We fabricate all runs before beginning installation to ensure a continuous, efficient installation process.

Seamless gutter runs are lifted into position and secured with hidden hangers spaced every 24 inches (every 12 inches in snow-load areas). Gutters are pitched at 1/4 inch per 10 feet toward each downspout outlet for proper drainage. Inside miters, outside miters, end caps, and outlet drops are installed and sealed with professional-grade gutter sealant. Proper pitch is verified with a level at multiple points along each run.

Downspouts are cut to length and secured to the home with aluminum or stainless-steel straps. Elbows at the top connect the gutter outlet to the downspout, and elbows at the bottom direct water away from the foundation with extensions or splash blocks. Downspout placement is calculated based on roof drainage area — each downspout serves a maximum of 40 linear feet of gutter for proper flow capacity.

All debris, old gutters, and hardware are removed from the property. Drop cloths are collected and landscaping is inspected for any disturbance. We walk the perimeter with you to inspect every gutter run, miter, downspout, and extension. We test flow with a garden hose to verify proper pitch and drainage at each downspout. Any adjustments are made on the spot. We provide maintenance recommendations specific to your home's tree exposure and Boise's seasonal debris patterns.