Gutters create essential pathways that reroute water from your roof to the ground below. In addition to making it easy to keep your yard green and beautiful, gutters also prevent roofing damage and erosion around your foundation. To ensure these channels can keep doing their jobs, seek gutter repair if you notice any of the following. 

What Are Signs You Need Gutter Repair?

1. Pooling Water 

If gutters are installed improperly or tend to clog, water could pool in those troughs, eventually pooling onto your roof, where it can get under shingles. This could cause moisture damage to the underlayment and spur mold and mildew growth. 

By using a garden hose and pouring water into the troughs, gutter repair teams can see where the water is getting trapped. They can then take steps towards removing any blockages or leveling the gutters to prevent future problems. 

2. Holes & Leaks

If gutters have holes or gaps between the joinery, water may flood out of the troughs whenever it rains. In addition to disrupting landscaping, escaping water can also create moisture damage on the sides of your home, especially if you have wooden siding or light stucco. 

Professionals can patch holes and repair joinery issues, allowing water to flow without issue towards the downspouts, where it can empty into underground French drains. 

3. Sagging Gutters

If the gutters on the side of your home appear bent or sagging, it could be a sign that they are being pulled down by the weight of any water and debris within the troughs themselves. If enough pressure is added to those troughs, they could sag to the point of falling off your home, damaging your roof in the process. Have your gutters repaired or replaced as soon as possible to prevent this. 

Curious about the health and function of your gutters? Turn to Kerrville Roofing & Home Improvement. Since their inception in 1939, this trusted business has been offering top-notch roofing, gutter, and home improvement services to people throughout Kerr County, TX. To find out more about their offerings, visit their website. Call (830) 257-6567 to set an appointment.