Gutters
Gutter Experts in the Quad Cities
When your home requires professional services for your gutters, look no further than Mainstream Home Improvement. We represent the greater Quad Cities metropolitan area, which comprises the cities of Davenport, IA, Bettendorf, IA, Rock Island, IL, and Moline, IL, and all of the other communities nearby. If you’re looking for a local business that always delivers top-quality results, you’ve found the best option for your needs in Mainstream. Our reviews are real. Our estimates are accurate. Our people are nice. The main function of your gutters is to protect your home from various kinds of water damage by channeling water away from your property, which helps maintain your home’s foundation and structure. Therefore, it is critically important to ensure your gutters remain clean by inspecting them regularly. If you require a gutter system replacement, you can count on our experts at Mainstream Home Improvement for the very best service and results. Be on the lookout for warning signs that you need our services, like rust, cracks, holes, seam separation, water in your basement, overflowing gutters, and animal or insect infestation.
Benefits of a New Gutter System
When you invest in a new gutter system, you will increase the property value. Quad City area residents should always try and do home improvements that offer a strong return on investment. Gutters is one of those projects because they are so important. But gutter systems, or DIY installed gutters create a whole host of issues that are often not discovered until it’s too late. Gutter replacement is a significant investment but it’s a smart one. The money you will save by avoiding problems with water damage will far outweigh the initial expense of installing your new gutters. Today, there are many choices and colors to pick from and all of them will help with curb appeal and resale value.
Improved Safety
A new gutter system prevents extra water runoff that can cause stains, structural damages, dangerous slippery surfaces, and pest infestation.
Less Maintenance
New gutters are easier to maintain, especially with gutter covers. This means less time spent climbing up & down ladders to maintain them.
Better Curb Appeal
Installing a new gutter system will increase your home’s visual appeal & also make it healthier by preventing the growth of mold & mildew.
Longer Protection
Your home and landscaping will be better protected with new gutters that will prevent flooding, stains, cracks, pest infestations, and mold growth.
Gutter Installation
When you trust Mainstream Home Improvement with your gutter installation, you know the job will be completed correctly and in the most efficient way possible. After hiring our experts in the Quad Cities, your job is done. Our job consists of just a few simple steps. First, we inspect your gutters, looking for any areas of concern or parts of your gutters that require additional attention. Next, we prep your gutter system, which involves cleaning and performing any repairs or realignments. And finally, we secure our product to your roof and clean up any debris left behind. Your new gutters will serve you well for years when properly maintained. If you’re interested, ask about our GutterRoof gutter guards to further protect your system and reduce the amount of maintenance required to keep it functioning. We’ll finish the whole installation process within a day and get your home running again.
Gutter Replacement
As a homeowner, you probably don’t fully appreciate your appliances or certain parts of your house until they’re suddenly not working properly anymore. You probably don’t give much thought to your gutters, but they are vital to protect your home from water damage. When adequately functional, your gutters will collect rainwater from your roof and channel it away from your house. If your gutters get clogged or start leaking, water can pool around your driveway or landscaping which could damage your foundation or flood your basement. Installing new gutters takes a lot of calculations, thorough planning, and physical labor, so when you experience problems with your current gutters, we hope you’ll rely on our experts at Mainstream Home Improvement in the Quad Cities for your gutter replacement needs.
Protect Your Gutters With GutterRoof Technology
If you want to provide your gutters with additional protection and also give yourself a break from cleaning your gutters too often, you should consider investing in GutterRoof technology for your home in the Quad Cities. Our practical gutter covers operate simply: debris falls on your gutter cover and is blocked from entering your gutters. The debris then naturally gets blown away by the wind. Any water will flow smoothly and collect in the trough. GutterRoof covers use a rough surface to help ensure slower water flow, so the gutters can handle a higher volume. GutterRoof is also visually attractive and long-lasting. We’ll ensure it matches your shingles and the finish will not fade. This is the best investment you could make for your gutter system because GutterRoof uses the greatest design and materials and is the epitome of superior gutter protection technology.
Don’t Wait to Invest in Your Home’s Gutters
Insufficient gutters can cause any number of problems for your home, so if you notice a potential issue, notify our professionals immediately so we can address the problem you’re facing before it worsens. We want to ensure the safety and function of your home’s components, while also being mindful of your budget. If you catch a problem early enough, we can help you avoid a more costly expense in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
If You Have Questions, Our Experts Have All the Answers You Seek
You are welcome to explore our Frequently Asked Questions to learn about the experiences our other customers have faced and the information that has helped solve their problems. Perhaps our website already has the answer to your questions, but if not, feel free to contact our team of experts and they will provide you with the most helpful information and the best customer service.
The primary purpose of gutters is to divert water away from your foundation. Pooling water can collect around your basement walls inside your crawl space and create major damage. Most of the damage caused is very expensive to fix.
Gutter should be replaced when they are rusty and falling apart for obvious reasons. The other times gutters should be replaced are when they are bent or damaged by a storm or falling debris. Bent gutters can restrict the flow of water and cause other issues. Also, if your gutters are old and have seams, installing seamless gutters will be more appealing and offer longer life. Plus, without seams there is less of a chance for debris to collect inside your gutters.
Leaky gutters are the single biggest cause of basement leaks. Basement leaks are the single biggest cause of foundation issues. Foundation issues are very expensive and can threaten the entire structure. The trickle down effect of leaky or faulty gutters can result in very costly repairs that are seemingly unrelated.
The short answer to this question is, one inch. A residential gutter typically refers to a five inch wide gutter and is very common on midwestern homes, which is why it’s referred to as a “residential gutter.” A “commercial gutter” refers to a six inch gutter and can handle a considerably higher volume than its five inch sibling. The difference is in the size. Now, six inch gutters are being installed on homes more frequently. They offer better curb appeal and move 50% more water. Plus the downspouts are larger in size so they are much less likely to get clogged than the five inch version.
Yes! Gutters come in a variety of colors. White is the most common color and there are literally hundreds of different shades of white. The time this is most evident is when you have new white gutters installed on your home and do not replace the metal fascia wrap behind the gutters. Many times people will notice a stark contrast between the two. It’s always good to hold a metal swatch up to the existing gutters to see how close you can get them.
