What does a professional gutter installation include?
- Multiple Gutter Styles, Sizes & Colors
- Proper Pitch & Downspout Placement
- Residential & Commercial Experience
A new gutter system is more than aluminum on the fascia. We measure every run, calculate the drainage each roof section produces, and size the gutters and downspouts to match: 5-inch K-style for most homes, 6-inch where a large or steep roof dumps water fast. Every run is pitched about a quarter inch per ten feet toward the downspout, hung on hidden hangers every 24 inches (closer in snow zones), and finished with sealed end caps and outlets. We handle residential and commercial properties, including coordination with HOAs and property managers when approvals are required.
Why choose seamless gutters?
- Custom-Made On-Site for a Perfect Fit
- Fewer Leaks, Less Maintenance
Seamless gutters are rolled from a single coil of aluminum on our truck, in your driveway, to the exact length of each run, without the joint every ten feet that sectional gutters from the hardware store need. Fewer seams means fewer places for leaks to start, fewer snags for leaves to catch on, and a cleaner line along the roof. It is the standard we install on nearly every home in New Jersey, and it is why seamless systems routinely last 20 to 30 years.
When are half round gutters the right choice?
- Attractive Architectural Profile
- Efficient Flow, Less Debris Buildup
Half round gutters suit colonial, Victorian and craftsman homes where the boxy K-style profile looks out of place. Their smooth, rounded trough sheds debris more easily and is simpler to clean, and in copper or galvalume they become an architectural feature in their own right. They carry slightly less water than a K-style of the same width, so we often step up a size or add a downspout to compensate.
Why homeowners in NJ, NY & PA choose Haus Prime
- Licensed, Insured & Home Improvement Certified
- Free On-Site Estimates in NJ, NY & PA
Haus Prime is a licensed and insured New Jersey home improvement contractor based in East Windsor. Every estimate is done in person, in writing, with the materials, sizes and colors spelled out, and every installation is backed by our workmanship warranty, with the terms stated on your estimate. We follow up after the first heavy rain to make sure the system performs the way it should.
Materials, sizes and options
- Aluminum, .032 gauge
- Our standard for seamless gutters: heavier than the .027 sold at big-box stores, so it resists dents from ladders and ice, and it never rusts.
- 5-inch and 6-inch K-style
- 5-inch handles most single-family roofs; 6-inch carries about 40% more water for large, steep or metal roofs and roofs with long valleys.
- Half round in aluminum or copper
- Rounded profile for period homes. Copper develops a natural patina and can last 50+ years; aluminum half round gives the look at a lower cost.
- 2×3 and 3×4 downspouts
- We match downspout size to the gutter: 3×4 downspouts move twice the water of 2×3 and clog far less often. Leaders are extended away from the foundation.
- 20+ baked-enamel colors
- White, bronze, black, clay, gray and more, matched to your fascia or trim. The factory finish carries a manufacturer finish warranty.
- Hidden hangers with screws
- Fastened through the fascia into the rafter tails, not spiked. Hangers every 24 inches keep gutters straight under snow and ice loads.
How the installation works
- 1
Free on-site estimate
We measure every run, inspect the fascia and existing drainage, and give you a written price with sizes, colors and downspout locations, usually the same or next day.
- 2
Removal and fascia check
Old gutters come down and are hauled away. Rotted fascia is flagged before anything new goes up; we can replace boards or coordinate with your roofer.
- 3
On-site forming and hanging
Gutters are rolled to length in your driveway, pitched with a level, hung on hidden hangers, and sealed at every outlet and end cap.
- 4
Downspouts, cleanup and walkthrough
Downspouts are strapped and extended, the site is cleaned, and we walk the finished system with you. Most homes are done in one day.
What determines the cost of gutter installation?
Seamless gutter pricing is quoted per linear foot and depends on:
- Total linear feet of gutter and number of downspouts
- Gutter size and profile: 5" K-style, 6" K-style, or half round
- Material: aluminum, galvalume or copper
- Roof height, pitch and access for ladders or lifts
- Fascia repairs, gutter guards or extensions added at the same time
We quote every job in writing after a free on-site visit. Gutter pricing depends on measurements and roof conditions that can only be confirmed in person, so we don’t publish price lists. There is no obligation.
Gutter installation questions we hear most
How long does a gutter installation take?
Most single-family homes are completed in a single day, including removal of the old system. Larger homes or copper installations may take two days.
Do I need 5-inch or 6-inch gutters?
Five-inch gutters handle the majority of homes in New Jersey. We recommend 6-inch when the roof is large or steep, has long valleys that concentrate water, or is metal, since all of those push water into the gutter faster than a 5-inch trough can carry it.
How long do seamless aluminum gutters last?
Properly installed and kept clear, seamless aluminum gutters typically last 20 to 30 years. Copper can last 50 years or more.
Can you install gutters in winter?
Yes. Aluminum can be installed in cold weather; we only pause for snow, ice on the roof, or high winds that make ladder work unsafe.
Do you install gutter guards at the same time?
Yes, and it is the most cost-effective time to do it since the crew and equipment are already on site. Ask for guards to be included on your estimate.