Most water damage to a Houston home starts at the gutter and gets diagnosed five years too late, after the fascia rotted, the siding swelled, or the foundation cracked. An annual gutter inspection catches the failure mode in the $200 repair stage before it becomes a $5,000 repair. We send a technician, not a salesperson, to climb the ladder, walk every run, test every downspout, and photo-document every finding. You receive a written 15-point report. We call within one business day to schedule your free inspection. You get a written report with photos within 24 hours of the inspection. No cost, no follow-up sales calls, no obligation to book any work. This page covers what we check, what the report looks like, and how to book one.
- Cost?
- Free. No charge, no obligation, no follow-up sales calls.
- Time?
- 30 to 45 minutes on site. We call within one business day to schedule your free inspection. You get a written report with photos within 24 hours of the inspection.
- Scope?
- 15-point check: slope, hangers, corners, downspouts, fascia, drainage.
- Frequency?
- Annually with heavy trees, every 2 years otherwise, after every major storm.
Schedule Your Free Gutter Inspection
Tell us what you are dealing with and we will schedule a no obligation inspection. Prefer to talk? Call (713) 667-8165.
The 15-point inspection checklist
Slope verified to 1/4 inch per 10 feet toward each downspout. Hanger spacing verified at 24 inches with grip-test on every fifth hanger. Corner miters and end caps tested for sealant integrity. Downspout attachment verified at top, middle, and bottom band. Downspout sizing checked against roof drainage area. Outlet clogging checked at every downspout. Gutter walls inspected for dent, rust, sag, and waveform. Fascia board behind the gutter probed for rot at every hanger. Soffit and drip edge condition documented. Splash blocks or buried drain extensions verified at every outlet. Foundation soil within 4 feet of every downspout checked for saturation. Roof edge condition documented. Remaining service life estimated based on material gauge, age, and damage. Photo documentation of every finding. Written summary with prioritized recommendations.
What the written report looks like
We call within one business day to schedule your free inspection. You get a written report with photos within 24 hours of the inspection. Your PDF report is emailed. Cover page summarizes overall system health (Good / Fair / Poor / Replace) and remaining service life estimate. Body of the report shows each finding with location (front elevation east corner, etc.), photograph, severity rating, and recommended action. Final page summarizes priority repairs (do this season), maintenance items (do this year), and future replacement timing. If work is recommended, a separate written estimate is attached. The report is yours to keep, share with insurance adjusters, or hand to the next contractor you call.
After-storm inspection (urgent)
After any major Houston storm event (winds above 60 mph, hail above quarter size, falling tree limbs) the gutters take damage even when the roof looks fine. Detached downspouts, dented gutter walls, pulled-out hangers, and bent fascia trim happen on every block. We call within one business day to schedule your free inspection. You get a written report with photos within 24 hours of the inspection. We document everything for your insurance carrier with date-stamped photos. Storm damage is typically covered under homeowners policies when documented promptly.
Annual inspection program
For homes with heavy pine, oak, or sweetgum cover we offer an annual inspection program at no recurring cost. We add your address to a once-a-year reminder list. Every spring we call to schedule, do the inspection, send the report, and clear minor debris while we are on the ladder. No subscription, no membership fee, no commitment. Cancel any year.
Technician, not salesperson
Inspector documents findings. Sales handled separately, only if you ask.
Photo-documented findings
Every issue gets a date-stamped photo with location and severity.
Written 15-point PDF report
Emailed within 24 hours of the inspection. Yours to keep and share.
Insurance-ready documentation
Storm damage reports formatted for adjuster submission.
No charge, no obligation
Free inspection. Free report. Free advice. No upsell calls.
After-storm priority
We call within one business day to schedule your free inspection. You get a written report with photos within 24 hours of the inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the gutter inspection actually free?
- Yes. There is no charge for the inspection, no obligation to book work, and no high-pressure sales. We climb the ladder, photo-document every issue, and email you a 15-point report. We call within one business day to schedule your free inspection. You get a written report with photos within 24 hours of the inspection. You decide what to do with it.
- How long does a gutter inspection take?
- Most inspections are 30 to 45 minutes on site for a single-family home. We check every run for slope, every hanger for grip, every corner for leaks, every downspout for clogging, and every fascia board for rot. Two-story homes and complex rooflines run 45 to 75 minutes.
- What does the 15-point inspection cover?
- Slope and pitch toward downspouts, hanger spacing and grip, corner and end-cap seal integrity, downspout attachment and routing, downspout sizing relative to roof area, clogging at outlets, gutter wall integrity (dent, rust, sag), fascia board condition behind the gutter, soffit and drip edge condition, splash block or drain extension presence, foundation moisture signs, and overall remaining service life estimate.
- How often should I get my gutters inspected?
- Annually if you have heavy tree cover (Houston pine, oak, sweetgum). Every 2 years for homes with minimal tree cover. After any major storm event (high wind, hail, falling limbs) regardless of last inspection date. Most foundation and fascia damage we see could have been prevented with one annual inspection.
- Will the inspector try to upsell me?
- No. The inspector is a technician, not a salesperson. They document findings with photos and submit the report to our office. If work is recommended, you receive a written estimate by email. You call us back if you want to proceed. No follow-up calls unless you request them.
