Gutters, Skylights & Exteriors
Gutter repair for San Jose homes
A gutter that leaks or overflows puts water exactly where a house least wants it: against the fascia, the siding and the foundation. Most gutter problems are repairable in an afternoon.
What we treat
- Concrete and clay tile
- Composition shingle
- Flat, torch-down and TPO
- Spray foam
- Standing seam metal
Quick answer. Gutter repair in San Jose fixes sagging runs by rehanging them on new hidden hangers with the right fall, reseals leaking seams and end caps, reconnects separated downspouts, and adds diverters or larger outlets where corners overflow. Most repairs take a few hours; rotted fascia behind the gutter is replaced first when found.
Updated September 2026
The job
Why gutters fail and what the repair involves
Gutters sag because hangers loosen in the fascia, the fascia rots, or the gutter has carried years of wet debris. They leak at seams and end caps where sealant dries out, and they overflow where the fall runs the wrong way or an outlet is too small for the roof above it.
We fix the cause each time. A new bead of sealant on a gutter pitched backward still overflows.
What happens after you call
How a gutter repair visit runs
- 1
Watch it work
We run water through the gutters to see where they fail.
- 2
Check the fascia
Probe behind every sagging section.
- 3
Rehang or replace
New hangers and correct fall.
- 4
Seal
Seams and end caps cleaned and resealed.
- 5
Downspouts
Reconnected, strapped and extended.
- 6
Test again
Water run through to confirm.
Warning signs
Signs the gutters need repair
- Visible sag in a run
Hangers have loosened or the fascia is soft.
- Drips at joints after rain
Seams and end caps have opened.
- Water over the front edge
Clog, backward fall or undersized outlet.
- Peeling paint below the gutter
Water running behind it.
- Erosion under a downspout
No extension or a disconnected elbow.
- Gaps between gutter and fascia
The gutter is pulling off.
Jobs this page covers
Sagging and pulled-away gutters
Old spike-and-ferrule hangers work loose as the wood around them softens. We replace them with hidden hangers screwed into the fascia every two feet or so, and reset the run to a steady fall toward the downspout. If the fascia behind is soft, it is replaced before the gutter goes back up, because new hangers in rotted wood pull out again within a season. Bent sections are replaced rather than straightened, and the fall is checked with a level along the whole run, not by eye.
Leaking seams and end caps
Seams on sectional gutters and the end caps on every gutter rely on sealant that dries and cracks in the sun. We clean the joint back to bare metal, reseal it with gutter sealant from the inside, and rivet any joint that has separated. When a sectional system leaks at every seam, a replacement with seamless gutters is usually cheaper over a few years, and we price both so you can compare. Split end caps are replaced rather than sealed over, since sealant will not bridge a crack for long.
Downspout reconnection
Downspouts get knocked loose by mowers, ladders and wind, and a disconnected one dumps a whole roof's worth of water against the foundation. We reconnect and strap them to the wall, replace crushed elbows, and add extensions or splash blocks that carry water at least a few feet from the house. Where a downspout feeds a buried drain, we check that the drain is actually taking the water. Downspouts that dump onto a walkway are rerouted where the layout allows.
Overflow at inside corners
Where two roof slopes meet, a valley pours water into the gutter faster than a straight run, and it shoots straight over the front at the corner. We add a valley splash guard at the corner, check that the nearest outlet is big enough, and add a second downspout or a larger outlet when the run is too long for one. The fix is usually small once the reason is clear. On long runs, a mid-span outlet often solves overflow at both ends.
What we see on San Jose roofs
With roofing labor in San Jose running around $94 an hour, well above the national average, the repair-or-replace math on gutters comes out differently than in cheaper markets. A single sagging run is always worth rehanging. A sectional system leaking at a dozen seams usually is not, because resealing each one takes nearly as much labor as installing new seamless gutter, which is why we price both whenever the seams are the problem.
Do it yourself or call us
Gutter fixes you can do versus ones to leave to us
Some gutter work is a reasonable weekend job on a one-story house.
| Task | Doing it yourself | Having us do it |
|---|---|---|
| Reattach a loose downspout | Easy with screws and a strap | Also checked for buried drain flow |
| Reseal one leaking end cap | Doable on a one-story house | Every joint cleaned and sealed at once |
| Rehang a sagging run | Needs the right fall and sound fascia | Fascia probed, hangers replaced |
| Second-story gutters | Ladder risk is real | Stabilizers and fall protection |
Cost
What a gutter repair costs depends on
Repairs are priced by the length of gutter worked on and what has to come down to fix it.
- Length rehung Priced by the run, with new hangers.
- Fascia condition Soft wood is replaced before rehanging.
- Seams resealed Each joint cleaned and sealed.
- Downspouts New elbows, straps and extensions.
- Corner fixes Splash guards or added outlets.
- Height Second-story runs need more setup.
FAQ
Questions we get asked
Yes, with new hidden hangers, and fascia replaced if it is soft.
Repair a few problems; replace a sectional system leaking at many seams.
Usually the fall runs backward or the outlet is too small for the roof area.
We repair aluminum and steel; copper and vinyl are assessed case by case.
Yes, where a long run or a valley sends more water than one outlet can take.
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Tell us where the water is going wrong. We find why, fix it, and test it with water before we leave.