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6 Questions You Need to Ask Your Gutter Installation Company

When it comes to working on your gutters, no matter how much DIY experience you have, it’s always better to leave gutter installation to a professional gutter installation company. Your guttering is a critical element in the design of your home so it’s important that it is installed properly to avoid potential water damage. If it is not installed properly, you could end up with an expensive bill for your roofing, your home’s exterior, your driveway and even the interior of your home.

When properly installed, guttering should last you for years. It can also complement the overall aesthetic of your home, add value to your property and help to increase the lifespan of your roof.

However, before you choose a gutter installation company to work on your home, it’s important that you take the time to find the right people for the job. With guttering being such an important facet of your home, you need to ensure that the gutter installation company you employ can be relied on to get the job done right.

Let’s take a look at some important questions that should ask your gutter/spouting installation company.

Are You Insured and are You Licensed?

Before hiring a company to work on your gutters or spouting system, it’s important to confirm that they are fully licensed and insured. Beware of any company that is not licensed as they may not have the right experience or qualifications to complete the work to the required standard.

Being insured means that If one of their employees suffers an injury during the course of the work, their insurance company will take care of it, protecting you from being responsible for the cost of their medical bills. This lets you rest easy knowing that if something unexpected happens, you’re not going to get landed with the bill.

What Kind of Warranty is Available?

A good contractor will supply you with a warranty to cover the work completed. A reputable gutter installation company will always offer a warranty for their work and will stand by their work with confidence as it will meet the required quality standards.

It can also be a good idea to ask the company if the guttering work will affect any roof warranty you may have in place. This may depend on your specific situation but there’s no harm in asking.

How Long Will the Installation Take?

This is a very important question to ask as you don’t want the disruption to your home to last any longer than necessary. Also, be sure to inquire as to when they will begin the work from the day of your initial measure and quote.

With this information, you will be able to put together a full time-frame of the project from inception to completion.

What is Your Experience?

There are a lot of gutter and spouting installation companies out there with varying levels of skills and experience. Ask about what types of gutters/spouting the installation company has worked with in the past and what kind of jobs they have completed successfully. Some gutter installation companies specialise in just one or two types of material and style, so it’s important to check what kind of work they are known for or are particularly proud of.

Should the company not be able to provide some examples of their previous work in the area or show you references from previous clients, you should take this as a red flag and look elsewhere.

Do You Install Continuous Spouting?

Continuous spouting eliminates leaking joints and gives your facade that sleek, attractive look. While it may be more expensive, the extra initial cost is always worth it as you won’t have to pay for repairs in the near future.

If this is what you want, you need to ask your installation company if they have the skills and expertise to provide you with this particular service.

Are Your Employees Employed Directly?

It is important to know whether the company hires their workers directly or if they use subcontractors. If your gutter installation company has its own employees, you can be sure that they have been trained by the company.

On the other hand, if they use subcontractors, you are putting yourself at risk as the company themselves can’t vouch for the skills of those who will be coming into your home to complete the work.

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