Southern WI Gutter Installation Contractor for Seamless Gutters & Guards

Seamless aluminum runs $8 to $14 per linear foot installed for standard 5-inch, and $12 to $20 for oversized 6-inch. Most homes need 150 to 250 linear feet, so a typical project lands between $1,400 and $4,500 before guards. Gutter guards add $8 to $30 per linear foot depending on the system, and steel or copper costs well above aluminum. For a full breakdown by size, material and guards, see our gutter replacement cost guide. Ask about 0% gutter financing to spread the cost of new gutters over a term that fits your budget.

Six-inch gutters hold about 40% more water and use larger 3x4 downspouts that clog far less than the 2x3 on standard 5-inch. In Dane County, where heavy winter snowmelt and intense summer downpours both overwhelm undersized gutters, 6-inch is worth the modest upcharge on most homes — and it's close to essential on large or steep roof planes that dump a lot of water fast.

No, and it's a costly misunderstanding. Ice dams form because heat escaping into the attic melts roof snow that refreezes at the cold eave. Guards keep leaves out but do nothing about the heat loss driving the dam — some can even make ice worse by giving it a surface to build on. The real fix is attic ventilation and insulation, which is roofing work, not a gutter product.

Almost always ice. Water backs up behind an ice dam, freezes in the gutter, and the sheer weight tears it loose from the fascia. The gutter is the victim, not the cause. Rehanging it every spring just treats the symptom — correcting the roof ventilation and insulation that create the ice dam is the only thing that actually stops it. We'll diagnose which you're dealing with before quoting anything.

Yes, for most homes. Sectional gutters have joints every ten feet, and joints are where gutters leak, clog, and separate first. Seamless gutters are formed on site in one continuous run per side, so the only seams are at the corners and downspout outlets. Fewer failure points, less maintenance, and a cleaner look.

Depends on your lot. On a property with mature oaks, maples, or pines dropping debris onto the roof, guards genuinely save you from twice-a-year ladder work and keep water flowing. On an open lot with few trees, they're often an unnecessary expense. We'll tell you honestly which situation you're in rather than adding them to every quote.

Frequently, yes. Gutters that overflow or downspouts that discharge right at the foundation dump concentrated water against the wall, where it works down to the footing and into the basement. It's one of the most common and most fixable causes of a wet basement in older Madison homes. Correct sizing plus routing the discharge well away from the house solves a lot of moisture problems.

Yes. Copper is the premium option, typically $18 to $40 or more per linear foot installed. It won't rust, can last 50 years or more, and develops a natural patina over time, which makes it a popular choice for historic Madison homes and as an accent over entries and bays. Steel is a lower-cost heavy-duty alternative, but it can rust over time. For most homes, seamless 6-inch aluminum is the better value.