If a storm rips through your part of Dallas-Ft. Worth and your gutters get dented, crushed by falling branches, or torn off by high winds, your first action step should be to dig out your homeowner’s insurance policy and call your insurance company.
Most insurance policies cover roof and gutter damage. Your insurance company may have a preferred gutter repair contractor that you’ll be required to use, or instead you can find your own and pay the contractor with the claim check. (The claim check will be issued after an insurance adjuster visits your home, assesses the damage, and assigns the damage a cost. The check amount will be for the total cost minus your deductible.)
Prefer to fix your gutters yourself? Check out the raft of online tutorials such as this one on This Old House’s YouTube channel.
How to Find a Gutter Repair Contractor
Many homeowners don’t want to get up on a ladder and wrestle with lengths of gutter channels. If this is you, you need to find someone else to do the job.
First, decide if you want a gutter installer to do the repairs or if you want to hire a general handyman. Remember that a handyman or general repairs person may or may not deliver the same quality of work as the person who specializes in gutter installation and repairs.
In either case, the process for finding a handyman or gutter repair contractor will be similar.
Ask For Recommendations
Talk to local friends, family, and neighbors, and ask who they used for their gutter repairs.
Look Online
Search online for “gutter repair near me.” Your search will take you to a results page with a list of Dallas-Ft. Worth tradespeople who fix gutters. Check their reviews.
Call the Top Three
After you’ve skimmed the search results and checked out reviews, narrow the candidates to three. Call each one, describe the damage, and set up estimate appointments.
Pick the Contractor & Schedule the Repair
During the estimate appointment, note a few things. Did the contractor have identification? Did the contractor listen to what you wanted? Did he or she seem knowledgeable? Did you get a written estimate? Based on how you answer these questions, make your selection, and schedule the job.
Dallas-Ft. Worth Gutter Repairs and Your HOA
Depending on the extent of repairs your gutters need, you might have to get certain approvals from your HOA. For example, say you decide to repaint the gutters after repairs. The paint color may need to conform to HOA specs. Remember to check with your HOA regarding gutter repair work and don’t assume approvals are not required.
Damage from Storms Can Feel Overwhelming
If a storm caused your gutter damage, you may be feeling overwhelmed by that and other damage around your property. Prostall Construction specializes in roof and gutter installation and repair in Dallas-Ft. Worth. Call us for reliable service, quality workmanship, and affordable prices: (817) 907-7996.
