Eavestrough Replacement in Toronto & the GTA

Eavestroughs don't fail all at once. They gradually leak at more joints, sag in more places and need more attention each year. When repairs start to become a regular event, a new system is usually the better investment.

Seams are the weak point of any eavestrough. Traditional sectional gutters are joined every 10 feet or so, and every joint relies on sealant that eventually dries out and leaks. Seamless eavestroughs are roll-formed on-site from a continuous coil of aluminum, cut to the exact length of each wall. The only joints left are at the corners and outlets.

Aluminum is the most popular material for good reason: it's light, it doesn't rust, it's available in a wide range of baked-on colours, and it handles Ontario's freeze-thaw cycles well. It's also fully recyclable.

Most homes in the GTA were built with 5-inch eavestroughs, and for many houses they work well. But roof size, pitch and tree cover all affect how much water and debris your gutters have to carry. Larger, steeper roofs shed water faster and can overwhelm a 5-inch system during heavy summer storms.

A 6-inch eavestrough carries significantly more water and is less likely to clog, especially when paired with larger downpipes. It's worth considering if you have a big or steep roof, long runs with few downpipes, or lots of overhanging trees. We'll measure your roof and recommend the size that fits your home.

Even a perfectly installed eavestrough will overflow if it doesn't have enough downpipes in the right places. Each downpipe can only handle so much roof area, so long runs often need an outlet at each end. Placement also determines where water ends up, and it should always end up well away from your foundation.

As part of a replacement, we look at where each downpipe discharges and recommend extensions, splash pads or re-routing where needed. A good rule of thumb is to direct water at least 6 feet from the foundation, onto ground that slopes away from the house.

Eavestroughs run along the entire roofline, so the colour has a real effect on curb appeal. Most homeowners match the eavestrough to the fascia and soffit for a clean, continuous look, then choose downpipes that match either the trim or the siding so they blend into the wall. Darker colours can hide dirt streaks, while white and light tones keep a crisp, traditional look.

If you're also planning soffit, fascia or siding work, coordinating colours across the whole project gives the best result.

Most eavestrough replacements on a typical home are completed in a single day. The crew removes and hauls away the old gutters, inspects the fascia for rot or damage, and addresses any wood issues before the new system goes up. Seamless eavestroughs are then formed on-site, hung with hidden hangers on a consistent slope, and connected to new downpipes.

Before leaving, the system is water-tested to confirm everything flows to the outlets, and the work area is cleaned up. Replacement is backed by a 3-year service warranty plus a 20-year manufacturer warranty on materials.