The problems we fix most often
Nearly every repair call in Pinellas comes down to one of five faults. Each has a clear cause, and each can usually be put right in a single visit.
Dripping corners and end caps
Corners and end caps are sealed joints, and sealant shrinks and lets go after years of sun. We cut out the old bead, clean the metal and reseal it. If the corner is bent or the end cap is loose, we replace the piece rather than smear more sealant over it.
Gutters pulling away from the house
Older gutters were often hung with long spikes nailed through the trough into the fascia. Heat and wind work them loose. We swap them for hidden hangers fastened with screws. If the board behind is soft, the screws have nothing to bite, so we will show you the wood and price the fascia repair first.
Standing water after the rain stops
A gutter needs a slight fall toward its outlet. Settling, a bent hanger or a careless first install can leave a run flat or sloping the wrong way, and water sits in it, breeding mosquitoes and weighing the gutter down. We lower one end and rehang it so it drains.
Overflow in heavy rain
If a clean gutter still overflows, the problem is capacity. Adding a downspout partway along a long run, or upsizing the outlet to a 3×4, is often enough. If the trough itself is too small, that is the point where replacement starts to make sense.
Crushed or disconnected downspouts
Lawn mowers, ladders and kids on bikes flatten the bottom elbows. A downspout pulled loose from its outlet sends all the water down the wall. These are quick, inexpensive fixes.
When a repair is not worth it
We will repair almost anything, but some repairs only delay a bill. If a sectional system is leaking at several joints at once, if the metal is rusted through, or if most of the fascia behind it is soft, a repair today is likely to be followed by another next season. In those cases we quote both options side by side and let you choose.
What we check on every repair visit
- Every joint along the run, not just the one that was reported.
- Hanger spacing and whether the fascia holds a screw.
- Flow, by running water through the gutter after the fix.
- Where each downspout empties, and whether that water heads toward the house.
Gutter repair prices
| Job | Estimate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Reseal a leaking corner or end cap | $100–$250 | Old sealant cut out, new end cap or miter strip where needed |
| Rehang a sagging section | $150–$450 | New hidden hangers screwed into sound wood |
| Re-pitch a run that holds water | $200–$500 | Gutter lowered at one end so it drains to the outlet |
| Replace a damaged length | $250–$600 | New seamless piece formed to fit the gap |
Repair prices are ranges, not a fixed menu. A two-story wall, a tile roof that has to be worked around or several faults on one visit will change the figure, and you get the actual price before any work begins. See every job on the St. Pete gutter price guide.
Questions about gutter repair
Do you repair gutters you didn't install?
Yes. Most repair calls are on gutters someone else put up, including sectional aluminum, steel and vinyl. We fix what can be fixed and tell you plainly when a part of the system is beyond it.
Is there a minimum charge for a small repair?
Small jobs are priced at the low end of the ranges above. If you have more than one problem, we fix them on the same visit so you are not paying for the trip twice.
Can you fix a leak in the middle of a seamless gutter?
A seamless gutter has no middle joint, so a leak along a run usually means a hole from a branch or a fastener. We patch small holes with matching aluminum and sealant, or form a new length if the damage is larger.
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Last updated October 8, 2026