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Gutters in Colorado Springs.Seamless installation, replacement and repair.
Springs gutters take hail in the summer and snow and ice in the winter. We size seamless gutters to your roof, hang them under the drip edge, and photograph every dent when a storm is behind the damage.
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Why Springs gutters fail
Why gutters work harder in Colorado Springs.
Hail, freeze-thaw and wind all hit the roof edge first. Here’s what that means for the gutters on your house.
Hail finds the gutters first. NOAA logged 387 hail reports within 10 miles of downtown Colorado Springs from April 2016 through June 2026, on 68 different days, and 356 of those reports were an inch or larger. Aluminum gutters, downspouts and window wraps are the “soft metal” on a house. They dent before shingles show much, which makes them both a casualty and a piece of evidence.
Snow melts and refreezes at the eaves. Springs winters bring snow that melts on sunny afternoons and refreezes overnight. Water that can’t drain freezes in the gutter. The weight pulls hangers loose, and ice at the eave can back water up under the first rows of shingles. On homes above 7,000 feet, PPRBD requires an ice barrier on a reroof, from the eave to at least 24 inches inside the wall line. Your elevation is printed on the permit receipt.
The gutter has to work with the roof edge. PPRBD’s reroof rules require drip edge at the eaves and rakes of shingle roofs. The gutter belongs under that drip edge, so water lands in the trough instead of running behind it into the fascia. That’s why gutters hung with a new roof usually outperform gutters hung on an old edge.
Wind, needles and long runs. Downslope wind off the foothills works loose hangers. Pine needles from Broadmoor, Rockrimmon and the Black Forest edge pack the troughs. And big, simple roof planes on newer east-side homes dump a lot of water into long runs, which is where 6-inch gutters and extra downspouts earn their keep.
Signs you need gutter work
What to look for from the ground.
You don’t need a ladder. If you see any of these, a free inspection will tell you what it means.
Round dents after a storm
Dents along the face or top lip, usually on the side facing the storm. Even if they still drain, they document the hail.
Overflow in a summer cloudburst
Water sheeting over the front means a clog, a bad pitch, or a gutter too small for the roof area feeding it.
Icicles and ice ridges
A gutter full of ice in January points to drainage, pitch or downspout problems, and sometimes to heat loss at the eaves.
Sagging or pulling away
Loose hangers and gaps behind the gutter. Often the fascia board behind it has gone soft.
Leaking seams and corners
Drips at joints, end caps and outlets. Sectional gutters seam every few feet; seamless runs only at corners and outlets.
Water at the foundation
Pooling by window wells or a wet basement corner usually traces back to a downspout that dumps too close to the house.
Seamless gutter installation
What we install, and why.
No brand pitch. These are the trade-offs we walk you through at the inspection. Full details on our gutters page.
Seamless aluminum K-style
The Front Range standard. Formed on site from a coil to the exact length of each run, with a wide range of colors to match trim.
5-inch or 6-inch
5-inch fits most homes. Large or steep roof planes, long runs and valleys that empty into one corner are where 6-inch gutters belong. We size from roof area and pitch.
Downspouts and extensions
More or bigger downspouts often fix overflow better than a bigger gutter. Extensions carry water away from the foundation.
Heavier gauge
Thicker aluminum resists dents and ladder damage better. Worth a conversation if your last gutters dented easily.
Gutter guards
Useful under pines and on hard-to-reach second stories. They cut down on cleaning; they don’t end it. We’ll tell you if your house needs them.
Fascia and drip edge first
Rotten fascia gets replaced before a gutter goes on. On a reroof, drip edge goes on first so the gutter tucks under it.
Hail & insurance
Hail-dented gutters and your insurance claim.
Gutters are often part of a hail claim. When we inspect, we photograph the gutters, downspouts, screens and other soft metal on every side of the house next to the roof photos, so the adjuster sees the whole picture. Gutters, downspouts and paint are among the items we see left off first estimates most often.
“Cosmetic” matters. Some policies exclude cosmetic damage to metal, so a dent that still drains may not be paid. Our cosmetic exclusion guide explains how that works, and the carrier guides cover what State Farm, USAA, Allstate and others publish.
Gutters that come off for a new roof belong on the estimate. If they have to be detached and reset, or replaced because they’re damaged, that is part of the scope. Your insurer decides coverage; we make sure the damage is documented.
Before you call your insurer
Photograph the dents from the ground, write down the storm date, and check whether your policy has a separate wind/hail deductible. Then check the rest of the house from the ground or book a free inspection.
Colorado law bars roofers from paying, waiving or rebating your deductible (C.R.S. 6-22-105). Coverage decisions are made by your insurer under your policy. Homey is a roofing contractor, not a public adjuster.
Permits & code
Gutter permits in Colorado Springs.
The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) handles permits for Colorado Springs.
Gutters and PPRBD permits in Colorado Springs
- PPRBD’s homeowner permit list names roofing and exterior siding. Gutters on their own are not listed, and gutters aren’t among the trades PPRBD licenses. If you’re unsure about your project, PPRBD says to call before you start.
- When gutters come off as part of a reroof, the roofing rules govern the job: any roof repair or replacement over 100 sq ft needs a permit, pulled by a licensed contractor unless you own and live in the home.
- Drip edge is required at the eaves and rakes of shingle roofs.
- Above 7,000 ft elevation, an ice barrier is required from the eave to at least 24″ inside the exterior wall line.
- Stocking roofing materials on the driveway or roof before the permit is issued counts as starting work, and PPRBD can charge a triple permit fee.
Source: PPRBD Homeowner Permits · PPRBD Permit Not Required · PPRBD Reroof Guidelines (rev. 3/5/2024). Checked Nov 9, 2026. Codes change; we confirm with the building department on every permit.
Colorado Springs neighborhoods
Gutters across the Springs, from Old North End to Banning Lewis Ranch.
Where we work in the Springs
Roofs age very differently across the city: Victorian homes in the Old North End, mid-century streets around Knob Hill and Ivywild, the master-planned Briargate area, and newer east-side builds along Powers, Stetson Hills and Banning Lewis Ranch.
Many newer Springs subdivisions have HOA design review that covers exterior colors, gutters included. We check your covenants before we form anything.
How it works
Our gutter process, step by step.
Free inspection
We check the roof edge, fascia, gutters, downspouts and drainage, and photograph every dent.
Sizing and plan
We size runs and downspouts from your roof planes, and match the color to your trim or HOA list.
Roof edge first
Soft fascia is replaced and drip edge set. On a reroof, the gutters go on after the roof edge is done.
Form on site, hang and test
Seamless runs formed to length, pitched to the outlets, corners sealed, and water run through every downspout.
FAQ
Colorado Springs gutter questions.
Do I need a permit to replace gutters in Colorado Springs?
Gutters on their own aren’t on PPRBD’s homeowner permit list, which names roofing and exterior siding. If the gutters are coming off as part of a reroof, the job falls under the roofing permit, which PPRBD requires for any roof work over 100 square feet. If your project includes structural fascia or eave repair, call PPRBD to confirm before work starts.
Does homeowners insurance cover hail-damaged gutters in Colorado Springs?
Hail damage to gutters is commonly part of a covered hail claim, minus your deductible, but every policy is different and some exclude cosmetic damage to metal. We photograph the dents on every side of the house; your insurer decides coverage.
Should I get 5-inch or 6-inch gutters?
Most Springs homes do fine with 5-inch seamless gutters. Large or steep roof planes, long runs, and valleys that dump into one corner are where 6-inch gutters and bigger downspouts make sense. We size from the roof area and pitch at the free inspection.
What’s the difference between seamless and sectional gutters?
Seamless gutters are formed on site to the full length of each run, so the only joints are at corners and outlets. Sectional gutters are joined every few feet, and every joint is a place that can leak.
Are gutter guards worth it in Colorado Springs?
They help under pine trees and on tall second stories, where cleaning is hard. They reduce cleaning but don’t eliminate it, and some styles hold snow. We’ll tell you honestly whether your house needs them.
Can new gutters fix ice dams?
Gutters can’t stop an ice dam on their own. Ice dams start with heat and snowmelt on the roof. Good drainage, properly sized downspouts and an ice barrier at the eaves all help. On homes above 7,000 feet, PPRBD requires that ice barrier on a reroof.
Can you match my HOA’s gutter color?
Yes. Seamless aluminum comes in a wide range of colors. If your HOA has an approved color list, send it over and we’ll match it before anything is formed.
Do you replace gutters at the same time as a new roof?
Often, yes. Doing them together lets us set the drip edge first and tuck the gutter under it, and it puts the whole roof edge on one contract and one warranty.
More for Colorado Springs homeowners
Sources
Opened and checked November 9, 2026. Hail counts from NOAA NCEI Storm Events, April 2016 through June 2026, within 10 miles of the city center.
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database
- PPRBD: Homeowner Permits (what projects require a permit)
- PPRBD: Permit Not Required (PPRBC 105.2)
- PPRBD Reroof Guidelines (rev. 3/5/2024)
- C.R.S. 6-22-105 (roofers may not pay or waive deductibles)
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