When gutters are working properly, they collect rain from the roof and direct it to downspouts for safe disposal away from your property. If the channels are sagging, punctured, or corroded, however, it becomes difficult for them to filter runoff away from the house. If you don’t see any noticeable equipment damage, below are a few additional signs to look out for that indicate you need new gutters. 

Do My Gutters Need to Be Replaced? 

1. Flooded Basement 

When rain cascades down the sides of the house, it settles at the foundation. Standing water can corrode the concrete and seep inside the structure. If you experience basement flooding during rainstorms, damaged gutters could be to blame. The damp conditions are ideal for mold and mildew growth, which could make your family sick and ruin your belongings as well. 

2. Peeling Exterior House Paint

When it rains, water seeps through cracks, gaps, and holes in the gutters and trickles down the sides of the house. The moisture can cause exterior paint to peel, so look for flaking lacquer on the sides of the house. Moisture buildup can also rot wood and warp vinyl siding.

3. Eroded Soil

Water that settles at the foundation can also flow into the yard. The liquid can wash away the top layer of dirt, causing severe soil erosion. Unfortunately, plants need nutrients in the top layer of soil to survive. If you notice that the dirt appears less dense and plants are dying, replacing the gutters could save your landscape.

To find out if your gutters are too damaged to salvage, reach out to our team at Gutters Unlimited in New Braunfels, TX. For over 25 years, we have been providing gutter repair and installation services to protect our clients’ properties. During the appointment, we will also show you how to safely examine the channels for any future problems. To schedule replacement services in Comal, Hays, Guadalupe, Blanco, Caldwell, or Northern Bexar counties, call (830) 907-3511. Visit us online to see the types of Galvalume®, copper, and aluminum systems we install, and become a Facebook follower to see photos of our work.