Reasons Why Your Home Needs Gutters
Living in Texas comes with its fair share of weather extremes—scorching heat, heavy rainstorms, and even the occasional hailstorm. While many homeowners focus on roofing and landscaping, gutters are often overlooked. Here’s why installing gutters is essential for your Texas home:
Prevents Foundation Damage
Texas soil is notorious for expanding and contracting with moisture changes. Without gutters, rainwater pours directly off your roof, saturating the ground near your foundation. Over time, this can lead to cracks, shifting, and costly repairs. Gutters channel water away, keeping your foundation stable.
Protects Your Landscaping
Heavy downpours can erode soil, wash away mulch, and damage flower beds. Gutters help control water flow, preventing unsightly gullies and preserving your carefully maintained yard.
Avoids Basement & Crawl Space Flooding
Even if your home doesn’t have a basement, excessive water pooling around your house can seep into crawl spaces, leading to mold, mildew, and structural issues. Properly installed gutters with downspout extensions keep water at a safe distance.
Prevents Siding & Exterior Damage
Constant water runoff can stain siding, rot wood trim, and damage brick or stucco. Gutters help divert water, keeping your home’s exterior looking fresh and reducing maintenance costs.
Reduces Mosquito Breeding
Standing water near your home is a breeding ground for mosquitoes—a major nuisance in
Texas. Gutters prevent puddles from forming, helping to keep pests at bay.
Final Thoughts
Gutters may seem like a small detail, but they play a huge role in protecting your Texas home from water damage. If you don’t have them yet, consider investing in a quality gutter system to save yourself from expensive repairs down the road.
Need gutters installed or repaired? Contact Total Protection Roofing and Gutters today!
Gutter Styles and Sizes
We offer a full range of K-Style colors and sizes to fit the architectural style of your home
Gutter Guards
Powder-coated galvanized steel offers superior protection against rust, rodents and debris for decades
Gutter Replacement Costs
The process below are based on 200 LF of gutters and downspouts or gutter guards. The price ranges vary based on specific job needs, but are an average of many variables. Package pricing will vary on the specific gutters or guards, but the package features will all be the same. We install a couple styles of gutter guards. Total Protection Roofing and Gutters will be able to help you choose the product that best fits your needs
5 inch gutter system $1900-$2500
- 2 year workmanship
- warranty
- Seamless
- Hidden hangers
- 2x3 Downspouts
6 inch gutter system $2400-$3000
- 2 year workmanship warranty.
- Seamless
- Hidden hangers
- 3x4 Downspouts
Gutter Guards and Screens $1100-$2000
- 2 year workmanship warranty Choose from 2 styles