Serving Madison, Dane County, & Southern WI
Madison Gutter Company For Seamless Gutters & Guards
The Exteriors Company is a licensed gutter contractor based in Fitchburg, forming seamless aluminum gutters on site and installing oversized 6-inch systems and guards across Madison and Dane County. Seamless means one continuous run per side with no mid-span joints to leak — the joints are where sectional gutters fail first.
One honest thing up front: if your gutters pull away from the house every winter, new gutters won’t fix it. That’s an ice dam, and the cause is up on the roof — attic ventilation and insulation, not the gutter. We’ll tell you which problem you actually have before we sell you anything.
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New seamless systems, guards, drainage, and the repairs that are worth doing versus the ones that aren’t.
Seamless Aluminum Gutters
Formed on site in one continuous run per side. 5-inch standard and 6-inch oversized, in a full color range to match trim or siding.
Oversized 6-inch Systems
40% more capacity and 3×4 downspouts that shrug off the debris and snowmelt that clog standard 5-inch. Our default recommendation on most Dane County roofs.
Gutter Guards
Micro-mesh and reverse-curve systems that keep leaves and pine needles out. We’ll tell you honestly which homes need them and which don’t.
Downspouts & Drainage
Rerouting water away from the foundation, underground extensions, and correcting the downspouts that dump against the house.
Repair & Resealing
Re-pitching, rehanging, sealing end caps and seams. When a repair makes sense we’ll do it rather than pushing a full replacement.
Heat Cable & Ice Mitigation
A stopgap for chronic ice dam spots — but we’ll always point at the roof fix first.
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Prices are installed, per linear foot, including hangers and standard downspouts. Guards, underground drainage, and specialty colors price separately.
It's the roof
Not the gutter
Gutters pulling away, icicles, water in the soffit — in a Wisconsin winter these are almost always ice dams, and no gutter fixes an ice dam. The heat leaking into your attic melts roof snow that refreezes at the eave. The fix is ventilation and insulation, which is roofing work. We’d rather send you to the right fix than sell you gutters that won’t solve it.
How A Gutter Installation Runs
Most homes are a one-day job.
1. On-Site Estimate
We measure the runs, check fascia condition, size the system to your roof, and flag any ice dam signs.
2. Written Scope
Line-item quote naming size, color, downspout count, hanger spacing, and any guards.
3. Form & Hang
Seamless runs formed on site to exact length, then hung on hidden hangers with correct pitch to the downspouts.
4. Drainage & Cleanup
Downspouts routed away from the foundation, everything tested with water, and the site cleaned up.
1. On-Site Estimate
We assess the elevations, check for existing moisture damage, and talk through material.
2. Written Scope
Line-item quote naming siding, wrap, flashing, and trim — with a sheathing repair allowance.
3. Tear-Off & Inspect
Old siding off, sheathing checked wall by wall. Rot gets replaced before we go further.
4. Barrier & Install
House wrap, flashing, then siding to manufacturer spec, one elevation at a time.
5. Trim & Walkthrough
Corners, trim, caulk, cleanup, and we register your manufacturer warranty.
Madison Siding Questions
Answered by Experts
How much do gutters cost in Madison, WI?
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.
Should I get 5-inch or 6-inch gutters in Wisconsin?
Six-inch gutters hold about 40% more water and use larger 3×4 downspouts that clog far less than the 2×3 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.
Do gutter guards prevent ice dams?
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.
Why do my gutters pull away from the house every winter?
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.
Are seamless gutters worth it over sectional?
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.
Do I really need gutter guards?
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.
Can bad gutters cause a wet basement?
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.
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