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Replacing or upgrading your gutters is a job best left to a professional. The installation process is definitely not recommended for the accident prone or those afraid of heights. Also, the job demands a certain level of skill and expertise to install the guttering at the correct pitch and in a successful drain pattern. A poorly installed system is unsightly and could also cause water damage to your roof or foundation.

So before you get mesmerized by a “do it yourself” project on This Old House or a display at The Home Depot, take the time to get some gutter cost estimates by a professional installer. The easiest and most convenient way to obtain estimates is by using a matching service. Without leaving the comfort of your computer, you simply answer a few simple questions, and the matching service will identify three or four local, qualified professionals who are interested in performing the work. One of the questions you will be asked is how quickly you want the work performed. If you make the matching service aware that you are simply seeking estimates, the contractors will be fully aware that you are just “shopping.”

Before you know it, the contractors will begin calling. As you take a few minutes to talk with them, ask yourself: Are they personable? Did you get a good feeling? Take a moment to browse their company websites, read customer reviews and see if other customers had a good experience. Some professional gutter installers may be small home improvement contractors without fancy websites, so you’ll have to ask them directly for references.

Eventually, the contractors will offer to visit your home for a first-hand look at the project. Have a list of questions, so you are able to interview each contractor in a similar manner. Make notes of their responses, so you can investigate any inconsistencies. After that, all you have to do is sit back and wait for the contractors to begin submitting their cost estimates.

Once they are presented, compare the various cost estimates to see where you are getting your best value. Remember, the cheapest isn’t always the best! Be sure you are comparing similar materials (like to like-- PVC / aluminum / copper / galvanized / wood / metal) and guttering systems—especially if you want your system to contain gutter covers.

Ultimately, you will be pleased that you elected to have your gutter project handled by a professional. Also, when you are ready to move from “shopping” to “buying,” you will rest assured that you are making the right move because you received guttering cost estimates from several qualified professional sources.