Overflowing, sagging or leaking eavestroughs do more damage than most people realize: rotted fascia, stained siding, washed-out gardens and water pooling against the foundation. Hammerline Roofing installs and repairs eavestroughs and downspouts and sizes the system to the roof area it needs to drain.

Eavestrough services

Seamless aluminum eavestroughs — formed on site to the length of each run, so the only joints are at the corners and outlets.
Downspouts and extensions — enough downspouts in the right places, with extensions that move water away from the foundation.
Gutter guards — covers that reduce clogging from leaves and seeds, chosen for the trees around your house.
Repairs and re-sloping — resealing leaking corners, re-hanging sagging sections and correcting slope so water doesn't sit.
Cleaning and flushing — clearing troughs and downspouts and checking for underground connections that are blocked.

What we check

Size. Large or steep roofs, and valleys that dump onto one section, may need larger troughs or extra downspouts.
Slope and hangers. Troughs need a slight fall toward each outlet, with hidden hangers spaced close enough to carry snow and ice.
Fascia and drip edge. We make sure water runs into the trough and not behind it, and replace rotted fascia first.
Where water goes. Downspouts should discharge away from the foundation and, where applicable, follow municipal rules on downspout disconnection.

New eavestroughs are often installed with a new roof or new soffit and fascia, so the whole roofline is finished at once.

Good to know

Most eavestrough problems come down to three things: debris, slope and capacity. Cleaning troughs at least once a year, usually in late fall, keeps them flowing and stops ice from building up inside them. If a run sags or holds water after rain, the hangers or slope need adjusting. If water pours over the front edge during heavy storms even when the troughs are clean, the system is undersized for that part of the roof, and a larger trough or an extra downspout is the fix.

What affects the cost of eavestroughs & downspouts

Eavestrough pricing is based mainly on the total length of trough and the number of downspouts. Larger 6-inch troughs cost more than standard 5-inch sizes but carry more water from big or steep roofs. Multiple storeys, many corners and difficult access add labour. Gutter guards are a separate line, priced by length and guard type. If the fascia behind the troughs is rotted, it needs replacing first. Removing and disposing of the old system is included in the quote so there are no surprise charges.