Spokane's Most Trusted Gutter Repair Service

Spokane's climate is hard on gutter systems. The freeze-thaw cycles from November through March put stress on every joint, hanger, and seal. Heavy snow loads accumulate on rooftops and add weight that gutters were never designed to hold indefinitely. And the aging housing stock in neighbourhoods like Browne's Addition, South Hill, and Hillyard means many homes are running on original gutter systems that have been dealing with this abuse for decades.

Here are the most common gutter problems we see and repair across Spokane:

Sagging Gutters

The most frequent complaint we hear. Gutters sag when hangers pull loose from the fascia board — usually because the fascia has softened from years of moisture exposure, or because there were not enough hangers installed to begin with. A sagging gutter does not drain properly, which means water pools in the low spots. That standing water is heavy, which pulls the gutter down further. Left alone, the gutter will eventually detach entirely and need replacement rather than repair. We fix sagging gutters by reinforcing or replacing hangers, resealing the attachment points, and correcting the pitch so water flows to the downspout.

Leaking Joints and Seams

Where two sections of gutter meet, there is a joint sealed with caulk or rubber gaskets. Over time — especially with Spokane's temperature swings from summer heat to winter cold — those seals break down. Water leaks through the joints and runs down the fascia board, which can cause wood rot behind the gutter. We reseal leaking joints with high-grade sealant rated for the temperature range we see in the Inland Northwest. If the joint itself has separated or corroded, we replace the connector.

Fascia Damage

When water gets behind the gutter — from a leaking joint, an overflowing gutter, or ice backup — it soaks into the wooden fascia board. Over time, that wood rots. Rotting fascia cannot hold gutter hangers, which means the gutter starts to pull away. We see this constantly on older Spokane homes. Repair involves cutting out the rotted section, installing new fascia board, and reattaching the gutter with proper fasteners. Catching it early saves the fascia and avoids a more expensive repair.

Detached Gutters

A gutter that has pulled completely away from the house is an urgent problem. It is not draining at all, which means roof runoff is dumping directly next to your foundation. This is exactly how Spokane basements end up with water intrusion. We reattach detached gutters with new hangers, verify the fascia underneath is solid, and test the pitch to make sure water flows correctly. In cases where the fascia is too damaged to hold new hangers, we replace the fascia section first.

Downspout Disconnection and Damage

Downspouts that have pulled away from the gutter outlet, are crushed at the bottom, or drain directly against the foundation instead of routing water away — these are common issues that undermine the entire gutter system. A gutter can be in perfect condition, but if the downspout is not connected or draining properly, the water still ends up exactly where you do not want it. We repair, reconnect, and where necessary extend downspouts so water is carried away from the foundation.