Claremont, CA
Gutters and drainage in Claremont
Gutters are the least interesting part of a roof and the cause of a surprising share of its problems.
Or call (909) 788-2516Describe the gutters job
Three questions, then the address. Up to three Claremont contractors who do this work.
Your request is in.
We are matching it now against roofing contractors working in Claremont and the surrounding area.
- Today, usually within the hour. The first contractor calls or texts the number you gave us. ASAP requests go out first.
- Up to three of them, no more. We cap it at three so you can compare without your phone melting.
- They come and look. Estimates are given after somebody has been on the roof, not over the phone.
- You decide, or you do not. There is nothing to cancel and nothing to pay us.
If you do not hear anything today, check your voicemail and spam folder — contractors often call from a mobile number.
Before you let anybody on the roof
The things worth pinning down on a gutters job. A contractor who has not raised them has not looked properly.
- Where the water is discharged, and how far from the foundation
- Condition of the fascia behind the old gutter
- Gutter size against the roof area draining into it
- Seamless or sectional, and what gauge of aluminium
- Number and position of downspouts
Check the fascia before the gutter goes back up. Hanging new metal off soft wood buys you a year.
Downspouts are where most systems actually fail — too few of them, or discharging straight against the foundation.
Seamless aluminium formed on site is the default. Sectional gutter from a box store is cheaper and leaks at every joint within a few years.
Locally
The second problem is dry offshore wind that arrives all at once in autumn. They also drive ember risk, which is why vent screening and Class A assemblies matter more here than the colour of the covering.
About gutters here
What does a new roof cost in Claremont?
Most quotes here for a standard asphalt replacement come in around $13,000 to $27,500. That assumes one layer to remove and sound decking. Every quote you get should say in writing what happens if the decking is not sound.
Should I take the cheapest quote?
Only if it is the same roof. Most large gaps between quotes are scope gaps. Ask the cheapest contractor which of the other quotes items they have left out, and why.
How long does a re-roof take?
Two days is typical for asphalt. Add days for steep pitch, multiple layers to strip, tile work, or a roof with a lot of valleys and penetrations.
Do you handle commercial buildings?
Yes. Commercial requests go to contractors who do low-slope and flat systems rather than to residential crews. Say so on the property question and it routes correctly.
What is it going to cost?
It is free, and nothing obliges you to hire anyone.