Gutter Installation in
Mercer, PA

A surprising number of homes in Mercer borough are either missing gutters on certain runs, or have original aluminum gutters from the 1970s and 1980s. Those old systems pull away from the fascia, sag at mid-span, and discharge water directly against the foundation.

On a home that age, that water has been working at the foundation and basement wall for decades. The damage is usually invisible until it becomes a water-in-the-basement problem or a failing foundation that costs five figures to fix.

Good gutters on an older Mercer home aren't complicated. But they need someone who knows how to size the system, pitch it correctly toward the right downspout, and secure it to fascia that's actually sound. When the fascia is rotted — and it frequently is on homes this age. You can't just nail new gutters over it.

We find out what's actually behind the existing system, replace what needs replacing, and install a gutter system that holds up.

What We Install in Mercer PA

We install seamless aluminum gutters fabricated on-site to exact lengths, with no joints in the runs — that's where sectional systems fail. Standard residential gutters are 5-inch K-style. We also install 6-inch K-style on larger homes with steep pitches that generate heavy water flow.

Downspouts are 2x3 or 3x4 rectangular, sized to the volume and aesthetic of the home.

For homes near trees — common in Mercer's residential neighborhoods — we offer gutter guard installation. Guards stop leaves and debris from clogging the system and causing overflow that damages fascia. They also reduce the ice dam cycle in winter by keeping the gutter clear so melt water can drain instead of backing up.

We'll walk you through which type fits your property's tree situation.

What We Check on Every Mercer Gutter Job

• Fascia board condition — replace any soft or delaminated boards before new gutters go on
• Soffit condition — check for water infiltration behind the fascia that indicates a larger drainage problem
• Existing downspout locations — confirm they discharge away from the foundation, not against it
• Gutter pitch — minimum 1/16 inch per foot toward the downspout; we set it correctly, not by eye
• Hanger spacing — 24-inch maximum on older fascia; 18-inch where the wood is softer
• Downspout extensions — confirm water discharges at least 4 feet from the foundation