New gutters and downspouts hung with the right pitch, so rain leaves the roof and ends up away from your house, not against it.
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Gutters work on a simple idea: catch the water at the roof edge and move it to a spot where it does no harm. Getting that right comes down to a few details. The gutter needs a slight, steady fall toward each downspout, roughly a quarter inch every ten feet, so water never sits in it. It hangs on hangers screwed through the fascia into the rafter tails, spaced close enough that a load of wet leaves cannot pull it down.
Downspouts are where most gutter systems fall short. One downspout trying to drain too much roof overflows in every hard storm, and a downspout that dumps right at the foundation just moves the problem down a level. We place downspouts where the roof actually sends its water, and add extensions or splash blocks that carry it out away from the house. Red clay soil takes water in slowly, so water left at the foundation tends to sit there instead of soaking away.
We also look at what the gutter hangs on. Behind an old gutter that leaked or overflowed, the fascia board is often soft, and a new gutter screwed into rotted wood will not stay put. Soft fascia gets replaced first. Under big pines and oaks, larger downspouts help keep needles and leaves moving through. On a house built in the 2000s, the original gutters are now 15 to 25 years old, which is when sagging runs and leaking seams tend to show up.
It depends on how much roof drains to each run and how steep it is. As a rule, a long run needs a downspout at each end, and any corner that overflows in a hard rain is a sign one more is needed. We look at the roof and place them where the water actually goes.
Several feet out from the foundation, on ground that slopes away from the house. Extensions or splash blocks do the job in most yards. With red clay soil, water left beside the foundation soaks in slowly and tends to pond, which is how crawl spaces and basements get damp.
Yes, when it needs it. Old gutters that overflowed for a long time often leave the fascia soft. A new gutter needs solid wood to fasten into, so rotted sections are cut out and replaced before the new gutter goes up.
Just about anything on the honey-do list. Repairs, drywall, trim carpentry, mounting, doors, fixtures, and outdoor assembly like basketball hoops. If you're not sure, just ask.
That's our favorite kind of call. Hand us the full list and we'll knock it all out in a single visit so you're not chasing down multiple contractors.
Yes. Every job comes with a warranty on the work, and we treat your home like our own. If something we did is not right, call or text (929) 701-0004.
We work across the Triangle: Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Knightdale and Clayton.
No. We do roof repairs only: leaks, missing or damaged shingles and loose flashing. For a full roof replacement you will want a roofing company.
Sunday through Thursday, 7 AM to 8 PM. Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM. We are closed on Saturday.
Yes. We mount TVs, including above a mantel, along with shelves, mirrors and wall decor. When you reach out, tell us the TV size and what the wall is made of.
Yes. We install in-ground hoops, including Goliath hoops. Send us the brand and model and a photo of where you want it.
Yes. We pull the old carpet off and install new treads, like the wood-look plank stairs in our gallery. We also fix loose railings and balusters.
Our number is (929) 701-0004 and our website is trianglehandyman-nc.com. Oleksii owns the business. Other local companies use similar names, so check the number before you book.