Gutter upkeep is important. Heavy rain can cause problems with your gutter system.


If you’re like many homeowners, you don’t give your gutters much thought—until there is a problem. Overflowing gutters are one of the most common issues, and there are many possible reasons this could happen, including:

  • Clogs: Clogged gutters prevent water from flowing freely, so the water has nowhere to go except over the side of the gutters.
  • Sagging Gutters: If your gutters are sagging, the gutters cannot route water where it needs to go.
  • Branches Hanging Too Close to Gutters: If leafy branches are too close to your gutters, it’s easy for the gutters to clog frequently.
  • Improper Roof Pitch: Sometimes overflowing gutters are a roof problem. An improper slope may allow water to build up and, eventually, may even seep into your home.

What Happens When Gutters Overflow?

Gutters overflowing into eaves can wreak havoc on your home in a number of ways. The issue you can see easily is that frequently overflowing gutters can lead to erosion around the foundation. Other common issues, while not as easy to spot, are just as problematic.

These include:

  • Water Leaking Into Your Home’s Foundation
  • Rotting of Siding, Decks, and Other Wood Features
  • Rusting of Metal Gutters
  • Leaks In Your Home

Leaks in your home are especially troublesome because you may not notice this problem until serious secondary damage occurs.

How to Fix Gutters that Overflow?

In some cases, the fix for overflowing gutters is easy. These include:

  • Trim back tree branches to reduce the amount of debris that collects in your gutters.
  • Clean your gutters regularly.
  • Have a professional roofing company check the pitch of your roof.

What if your gutters are damaged?

Fixing damaged or outdated gutters isn’t usually a good idea. Instead, replace them with high-flow gutters and gutter guards that can handle even heavy rainfall with ease.

Adding quality gutter guards prevents most debris from entering your gutters, enhancing their performance and extending the life of your gutters.

Experienced Gaithersburg, Lorton, and Richmond Gutter Specialists

Shanco has provided gutter installation services for more than two decades, so put our experience to work for you! Contact us today for more information about our services and to schedule a free consultation and accurate cost estimate. Call or fill out our online form now to get started.