The Exteriors Company is a licensed gutter installation contractor based in Madison, forming seamless aluminum gutters on site and installing oversized 6-inch systems and guards across Dane County, from our gutter installers in Madison to crews in Sun Prairie, Middleton and Verona.Seamless means one continuous run per side with no mid-span joints to leak — the joints are where sectional gutters fail first.
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New seamless systems, guards, drainage, and the repairs that are worth doing versus the ones that aren’t.
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.
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. Here’s why 6-inch gutters are becoming the standard for Wisconsin homes.
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. Read our take on whether gutter guards are worth it.
Rerouting water away from the foundation, underground extensions, and correcting the downspouts that dump against the house.
Re-pitching, rehanging, sealing end caps and seams. When a repair makes sense we’ll do it rather than pushing a full replacement.
A stopgap for chronic ice dam spots — but we’ll always point at the roof fix first.
Here’s how the most common types of gutters compare for Wisconsin homes. For more background, see our guide to gutter systems.
| 6" Aluminum$12–$20 / ft | 5" Aluminum$8–$14 / ft | Steel / Copper$18–$40+ / ft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Capacity | Highest | Standard | High |
| Downspout | 3x4 — Clogs less | 2x3 — Clogs more | 3x4 or round |
| Service Life | 20–30 years | 20–30 years | Steel 20 / copper 50+ |
| Ice / Snow Load | Handles best | Adequate | Strongest |
| Rust | Never | Never | Steel can; copper won't |
| Cost | Modest upcharge | Lowest | Premium |
| Workmanship Warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Best For | Most Dane County homes, large or steep roof planes, heavy snowmelt zones | Smaller roofs, simple rooflines, tighter budgets | Historic homes, copper accents, maximum durability and curb appeal |
Prices are installed, per linear foot, including hangers and standard downspouts. Guards, underground drainage, and specialty colors price separately.
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.
Most homes are a one-day job.
We measure the runs, check fascia condition, size the system to your roof, and flag any ice dam signs.
Line-item quote naming size, color, downspout count, hanger spacing, and any guards.
Seamless runs formed on site to exact length, then hung on hidden hangers with correct pitch to the downspouts.
Downspouts routed away from the foundation, everything tested with water, and the site cleaned up.
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Madison Gutter Questions
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. 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 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.
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.
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