Gutter Replacement in Wood Dale, IL

Chicago Roof Repair and Replacement provides gutter replacement in Wood Dale, IL, working from our Schaumburg office. Below is what we see on Wood Dale roofs, what the village requires, and how the work goes. You can also see roofing services in Wood Dale.

Old gutters fail slowly. Seams start dripping, hangers pull out of the fascia, sections sag and hold water, and every winter the ice adds more weight. Gutter replacement fixes the whole run, not one more patch.

Gutter Replacement for Wood Dale Homes

Wood Dale is a compact DuPage County city of modest 1950s-to-1970s ranches, raised ranches and two-stories, set between Salt Creek and the industrial corridor west of O’Hare.

Many 1960s and 1970s homes still have older sectional gutters, with seams every few feet and hangers that are worn out after decades of ice. Ranch homes have long, continuous eaves, so gutter pitch over a long run and enough downspouts matter more than on a compact house.

Signs You Need Gutter Replacement in Wood Dale

These are the warning signs we get called about most often in Wood Dale:

• Gutters sagging or pulling away from the fascia
• Leaking seams and corners
• Standing water in the gutter after rain
• Rust, cracks or holes in older steel gutters
• Fascia rot behind the gutter

How Our Gutter Replacement Process Works

1. Assess gutters and fascia We check the gutters, the hangers and the wood behind them so the new system has a solid base.
2. Remove old gutters Old gutters and downspouts come off, and damaged fascia is repaired or replaced.
3. Install new seamless runs Gutters are installed with correct pitch, sized for the roof, and hangers spaced for snow loads.
4. Repairs where repair makes sense If only a section has failed and the rest is sound, we'll say so and repair that section instead.

It’s the same process we use on every job. Read more about how our gutter replacement service works.

What Quality Gutter Replacement Involves

Downspouts and drainage

More and larger downspouts move water faster. Extensions and splash blocks carry it away from the foundation so the gutters actually protect the house.

Sectional vs. seamless

Older sectional gutters have a seam every 10 feet, and every seam is a future leak. Seamless gutters are formed on site to the length of each run, so the only joints are at corners and downspouts.

What to Expect on Job Day in Wood Dale

Gutter work usually takes a day or less for a typical home. We protect the landscaping under the work area, haul away the old gutters, and show you each downspout’s drainage path before we leave. If your Wood Dale home is in an HOA, we can help with any approval paperwork the association needs.

Permits for Gutter Replacement in Wood Dale

Whether gutter work alone needs a permit varies from village to village, so we check with Wood Dale before every job. When the gutters are part of a roof replacement, they’re covered by the roofing permit process. Building permits in Wood Dale are issued by the City of Wood Dale (City Hall, 404 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191). Requirements depend on the scope of the job, so we confirm them with the city before work starts and file the permit whenever one is needed.

Under the Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act, a municipality that requires a roofing permit may only issue it to a contractor who shows proof of a State of Illinois roofing license. We handle the paperwork, schedule the inspections, and leave the permit card posted where the city wants it.

Weather and Your Wood Dale Gutters

Spring storms, fall leaves and winter ice all test gutters in the northwest suburbs. Correct sizing, pitch and fastening are what keep them working through all four seasons.

What Affects the Cost of Gutter Replacement in Wood Dale

Every Wood Dale home is different, so we price gutter replacement after we’ve seen the roof. The biggest factors are:

• fascia and soffit damage behind the old gutters
• gutter size and material
• adding guards or larger downspouts
• access height

Your written estimate lists each item separately, so you can see exactly what you’re paying for.

Areas We Serve in Wood Dale

We work on homes in every part of Wood Dale: near the Wood Dale Metra station, around Salt Creek, and in the neighborhoods off Central Avenue, Irving Park Road, Wood Dale Road, Thorndale Avenue. That covers Wood Dale ZIP code 60191 in DuPage County.

Gutter Replacement in Wood Dale: FAQ