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Spring in Tahoe often reveals gutters that sag, lean out from the house, leak at every seam or are simply gone. Snow and ice do it slowly all winter, then a big slide finishes the job.
Common snow damage
- Sagging or pulled-away sections from ice weight and failed hangers
- Bent or crushed fronts where sliding snow caught the lip
- Separated seams and corners that drip and then refreeze
- Wrong pitch so water pools and freezes
- Downspouts crushed or detached at the elbow
- Rotten fascia from years of overflow behind the gutter
- Damaged heat cable pinched or cut by ice
Repair or replace?
Re-hanging with stronger hidden hangers, re-pitching, resealing joints and swapping out a bent section can make a sound gutter good for years. If damage is widespread, the gutter is undersized, or it keeps getting torn off in the same place, replacing it with a snow-rated system set lower on the fascia is often cheaper over time.
Insurance
If snow or ice damage came with interior leaks, document everything with photos and talk to your insurer before repairs. Your contractor can provide a written estimate for the claim.
While you’re up there
Ask your contractor to check downspout discharge against your TRPA BMPs, look at snow retention above problem sections, and test any heat cable.
Request a free estimate to talk with a trusted local gutter pro.
Tahoe Gutters connects Lake Tahoe homeowners with an independent local gutter and roof-edge contractor. Work is performed by that contractor, not by this website. Cost figures on this site are general estimates from published national cost guides, not quotes.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time for gutter repair?
Once the roof edge is clear of snow and ice, usually late spring. Schedule early; spring is busy.
Can a gutter be re-attached in winter?
Temporary fixes are sometimes possible, but most repair waits for a clear roof.
Why does my gutter keep getting torn off?
Usually it sits in the path of sliding snow, uses weak hangers, or both. Lowering it, upgrading hangers or adding snow guards fixes the cause.