If your gutter system is working properly, it’s going to protect your home from costly water damage. However, if there are problems going on with your gutters, they’re not going to do their job. Gutters are meant to save you time, stress, and money in the long run, but you’ve got to maintain them and keep them free of any problems for them to work. At Tacoma Gutter Service, we’ve seen the gamut of gutter problems. Some aren’t always so obvious, and some have solutions that you can easily take care of yourself—you just need to know how to identify them. Here are a few problems to keep an eye ou ..read more

A properly functioning rain gutter system is essential for the wet weather we experience here in Tacoma. While there are several ways to take on rain gutter maintenance yourself, sometimes, you just have to turn to the pros. And when it is time to hire a rain gutter service company in Tacoma, you’ve got to know what to look for if you want the job done right. Here are some quick guidelines to help you decide which company will take away all your gutter installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement stress and deliver high-quality work that will keep your home safe and protected from our we ..read more

There’s nothing worse than having a new set of gutters installed on your home—either as a DIY project or by a gutter company—just to have them not work properly when it really counts. At Tacoma Gutter Service, we’ve been in business for nearly 50 years and we’ve seen so many homeowners face this issue. Sometimes they’ve hired another gutter company to do the job, other times they’ve attempted to do it themselves, and when it comes down to keeping their home safe and dry during a storm, their gutters don’t work. It’s not always because of an improper installation, sometimes debris clogs the gut ..read more

When was the last time you truly inspected your gutters? In Tacoma, Wash., we’re heading into the wet season and if your gutters aren’t in tip-top shape, your home could be in danger. Your home’s gutter system is the first line of defense against many costly structural problems, such as flooding, cracks in the foundation, mold and mildew, and landscape erosion. If you’re regularly maintaining your gutters, your protecting your home from serious damage. If it’s been a while since you’ve cleaned and checked out your gutters, they may be in need of some repairs—even replacement in some cases. The ..read more

When it comes to home maintenance, we wouldn’t blame you if cleaning your gutters doesn’t make the top of your to-do list. It’s easy to forget about your gutters, but it’s important to keep them clean and clear of debris throughout the year. The number one reason things go wrong with gutters is because of poor maintenance and clogs. This could be from falling leaves, twigs, and other debris, which end up creating dams and preventing rainwater from flowing to and out the gutter downspouts. Neglecting your gutters—especially during the fall—is a potentially costly and dangerous mistake. Here are ..read more

The storms and heavy rainfall in Tacoma, Wash., can cause serious damage to properties—whether it be residential or commercial. Having a rain gutter system in place can save your home or office building from landscape erosion, flooding, mold and mildew, and structural damage. Commercial and residential gutters essentially function the same way; they collect the falling rainwater and channel it away from the building. However, there are a few significant differences between residential and commercial gutters. Choosing the wrong type for your home or building can have negative consequences that ..read more

As a homeowner in Tacoma, Wash., you probably know that having a gutter system is a necessity for preventing serious damage to your home. On top of that, you should know that regular gutter maintenance is the only way to ensure your gutters continue to properly function throughout every rain storm. Even though it’s crucial, cleaning your gutters can be a hassle; that’s why many homeowners opt for gutter guards or gutter screens. They’re sold the dream of never having to get back onto a ladder. Unfortunately, that’s usually all it is—a dream. Your gutters will still require cleaning and mainten ..read more

Living in Tacoma, Wash., you probably know the importance of having rain gutters—we’d even venture the assumption that you have a system installed on your home. Even with the best gutter system, as a home owner, you still have to deal with maintenance and regularly cleaning debris out from them. Wind and rain can carry a bunch of junk, such as leaves, twigs, nuts (such as acorns or pine cones), and dirt, into your rain gutters, which causes them to clog. Blocked gutters no longer work the way they’re intended; in fact, they can become pointless. If gutters are clogged, then rain water can over ..read more

Regular gutter maintenance is essential for keeping your home protected during the year. If you neglect them, you put your home at risk for serious water damage, such as mold, mildew, flooding, and even structural and foundation issues. Cleaning your gutters may seem like a no-brainer. How hard could it be? There are actually several gutter cleaning mistakes that could put you and your home in danger. In the decades Tacoma Gutter Service has been in business, we’ve helped many homeowners fix these mistakes to keep their gutters working properly. Here are the five most common ones we’ve dealt w ..read more

When most homeowners think about gutters, what comes to mind are big, fat dollar signs. Even if they know the importance of having a gutter system, they still see it as a major expense. While you do need to shell out a bit of money to install a new system or repair an old one, in the long run, having gutters on your home will end up saving you money. Here are seven ways Tacoma Gutter Service is helping people protect their home and, ultimately, save money.   1. Foundation repair Any home owner who has had to repair their foundation will tell you it costs a pretty penny—as much as $40,000 in so ..read more