Gutters protect your home from leaks and mold growth by transporting rainwater away, making them indispensable. If you’ve scheduled a rain gutter installation to replace a failing system, here’s what to expect and how to prepare for the process. 

How Long Does Installation Typically Take? 

For most homes, gutter installation takes one to four hours to complete. Customized or larger homes may require three to eight hours. Either way, it’s reasonable to expect an installation project to be finished within a single day. 

What Affects Installation Time? 

Some types of gutters are tougher to install than others. For example, K-style and thicker models are trickier to place because of their size and cut. If those are the gutters you want, expect them to take more than a couple of hours to install. However, smaller homes don’t usually need them. 

The length of the home’s perimeter and number of corners influence installation time as well. The more area to cover, the more time it will take.

Additionally, since steep slopes and extreme heights demand more caution and time carrying materials up and down ladders, they can affect the length of the job. 

Although gutter installation is possible on rainy days, it does drag out the process. If possible, schedule it during a time of year when it’s less likely to rain. Hawaii is driest from April to October. 

How Can You Prepare for Installation? 

To prevent the need for rain gutter repair soon after installation, check your roof and soffits for signs of water damage, like mold or distorted and rotting wood. Have these issues fixed before the new gutters are placed since the rot can ruin the installation.

If you’ve been thinking about painting your house a new color, do it well ahead of gutter replacement. It’s harder to paint around gutters than it is to fasten them afterward. 

Furthermore, consult with your gutter contractor as to where the water should drain. Ideally, it should end up underground through a storm drain. 

For efficient and high-quality gutter installation, contact Amakua Raingutters in Honolulu, HI. With more than 12 years of experience in the industry, they provide aluminum and copper rain gutters as well as repair and installation services. For a free estimate, call them today at (808) 258-6994 or message them online.