Family-owned since 1997Licensed & insured in WashingtonTacoma office · 3818 S 66th St
Family-owned since 1997 · 10% off for veterans & military
Family-owned since 1997Licensed & insured in WashingtonTacoma office · 3818 S 66th St
Family-owned since 1997 · 10% off for veterans & military
Tacoma, Washington · Gutter replacement
When gutters are rusting through, pulling off the fascia or overflowing even when clean, patching them again rarely pays. All Season Continuous Gutters & Roof Care tears off the old system, checks the wood behind it, and puts up seamless gutters sized for Tacoma rain, with a new downspout layout.
Straight advice on repair vs. replace · Lifetime warranty on our installation work
Tacoma office 3818 S 66th St, South Tacoma
Family-owned since 1997 Licensed & insured in Washington
Most installs in a day Old system off, new one up
10% off For veterans and active-duty military
Repair or replace
Repair when the problem is local: one leaking corner, a storm-bent section or a few loose hangers on solid wood. Replace when the metal itself is failing, when repairs keep coming back on the same runs, or when clean gutters still overflow because they are too small for the roof. If a repair will hold for years, we’ll tell you.
Repair is usually enough
Replacement is the better spend
How long gutters last
InterNACHI’s life expectancy chart puts aluminum gutters at 20 to 40-plus years and galvanized steel at about 20. Those numbers assume normal upkeep. A gutter that has held standing water or packed needles for years can fail sooner, which is why we look at the metal, not just the age.
Aluminum
20–40+ yrs
Galvanized steel
20 yrs
Vinyl
25+ yrs
Copper
50+ yrs
Source: InterNACHI Standard Estimated Life Expectancy Chart for Homes. Guidelines only, not a guarantee.
Signs of end of life
Most failing systems show the same handful of symptoms from the ground. Here is what each usually points to, and whether it calls for a repair or a new system.
What you see
What it usually means
Usual call
MeansThe metal is corroding through, usually where water and debris sat for years.
ReplaceThe run, and often the whole system.
MeansA sectional system whose sealant is aging out everywhere at once.
ReplaceWith seamless runs, joints only at corners and outlets.
MeansSpike-and-ferrule hangers loosening in aged or soft fascia.
ReplaceIf it’s most of the house. Fascia fixed first, then hidden hangers.
MeansThe gutter or its outlets are too small for the roof above them.
ReplaceSize up to 6-inch, add downspouts, or both.
MeansThe pitch slipped where hangers let go or the gutter bent.
RepairIf it’s local. Re-hang and re-pitch the run.
MeansYears of water running behind the gutter instead of into it.
Fix firstThe board, before any gutter goes back up.
Want the full spec for the new system, from gutter size to hanger spacing? See seamless gutter installation in Tacoma.
What replacement includes
A replacement is more than new gutters on old hooks. The old system comes down, the fascia behind it gets checked, the roof is measured again, and the downspouts are re-planned so the new gutters can drain the way the old ones never did.
Old gutters, spikes, straps and failed downspouts come off, so nothing new hangs on worn-out hardware.
With the gutter off, we can see the board it hung on. Soft or rotted wood is pointed out and dealt with before anything goes back up.
If the old gutters overflowed when clean, we size up to 6-inch K-style or add outlets where the roof planes and valleys need it.
Outlets move to where water can drain away from the foundation and entries. Old buried drains that won’t flow get flagged.
One piece of aluminum per run, hung on hidden hangers at close spacing and finished in your trim color.
We clean up and show you what was done. Our installation work carries a lifetime warranty.
Older Tacoma homes
On a house built before the 1970s, the gutter is usually the last link in an old system: aging fascia, spike hangers, and downspouts that drain into buried lines. Replacing the gutter is the moment to fix those too, so the new system isn’t hanging on the old problems.
1968
median year Tacoma homes were built
~27%
built in 1939 or earlier
Spike-and-ferrule hangers loosen in aged rafter tails. Hidden hangers at closer spacing hold a full gutter better.
Decades of small leaks rot the board behind the gutter. It gets checked the moment the old run comes off.
Paid work that disturbs paint on homes built before 1978 falls under the EPA’s lead-safe RRP rule. Ask how it’s handled if fascia needs work.
In North Slope, Stadium-Seminary, Buckley’s Addition or College Park, Landmarks review applies only to work that needs a permit. City guidance
Housing age: U.S. Census ACS 2024, table B25034.
Cost
Gutter replacement cost comes down to your house: the feet of gutter, the tear-off, any fascia repair, the gutter size, the downspout layout, how high the eaves are and whether guards go on at the same time. Our estimator gives a preliminary range for your address; the final price comes after our team confirms the details.
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More roof edge, more gutter. Hips, valleys and dormers add footage.
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Taking down the old system is part of the job, and old hardware takes time.
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The one thing no online estimate can see. Confirmed once the old gutter is off.
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Sizing up uses more aluminum per foot, and fixes overflow at the source.
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Added outlets, longer drops and extensions change materials.
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Two stories, steep lots and tight side yards need more setup.
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Adding guards while the new gutters go up saves a separate trip.
Timing & service area
May through September is the easy window. Tacoma averages under 2 inches of rain a month from May to September, and replacing then gives the new system a dry stretch before the wet season. If a run is falling off in November, don’t wait: call, and we’ll tell you whether a repair gets you through the winter.
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NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals, Tacoma No. 1 station: 40.81 inches a year, about 76% from October to March. Data
Where we replace gutters
Tacoma first, then all of Pierce County and beyond.
Crews leave our South Tacoma office every morning, with no travel fees inside our standard area. North End Craftsmans, Stadium and North Slope historic homes, West End ranches under firs and South End mid-century homes are all regular work.
Questions & answers
Repair or replace, sizing, fascia and permits. Still unsure? Send us photos of the worst spots.
Send us photosReady to price a replacement?
See a preliminary range online, or call the Tacoma office and describe what the gutters are doing.
It depends on the feet of gutter, the tear-off, any fascia repair, the gutter size, the downspout layout and how high the eaves are. Our online estimator gives a preliminary range for your address, and our team confirms the details before any price is final.
Repair fits a local problem: one leaking corner, a bent section or a few loose hangers. Replacement fits a failing system: rust through several runs, joints leaking everywhere, repeat repairs on the same runs, or overflow even when the gutters are clean.
InterNACHI’s life expectancy chart lists aluminum gutters at 20 to 40-plus years, galvanized steel at about 20, vinyl at 25-plus and copper at 50-plus. Those are averages with normal upkeep; standing water and packed debris can shorten them.
If your old gutters overflowed even when clean, usually yes. Large or steep roof planes, valleys that pour into one corner and long runs are where 6-inch K-style gutters or extra downspouts make the difference. We measure before we recommend.
It has to be dealt with before the new gutters go up, or they will pull loose again. We check the boards when the old system comes off and tell you what we find before work continues.
Yes, if the rest of the system is sound. Storm-bent or rusted sections can be replaced on their own. If every run is the same age and material, though, the others are usually not far behind.
Most of our installations are finished in a day. Tear-off, fascia repairs, a large roofline or new drainage work can add time.
The City of Tacoma’s residential permit page doesn’t list gutter replacement. Work on a private stormwater system tied into the city’s network does need a City permit. If you’re unsure, call Tacoma Planning & Development Services at (253) 591-5030.
Every request goes to our South Tacoma office, and estimates are free.
All Season Continuous Gutters & Roof Care · 3818 S 66th St D, Tacoma, WA 98409 · (425) 828‑3000 · Family‑owned since 1997