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In most parts of the country, a 5-inch gutter is the "standard" choice. But as any Florida homeowner knows, our weather is anything but standard. Between the daily 4:00 PM summer downpours and the intense deluges of hurricane season, your drainage system is asked to move thousands of gallons of water in a matter of minutes.
If you own a home in Florida, you know that our "rainy season" isn't just a few showers—it’s a six-month marathon of tropical downpours and lightning storms. For homeowners in the Sunshine State, keeping gutters clear isn’t a luxury; it’s a requirement to prevent slab foundation damage and wood rot. But as a homeowner, you have a choice: Do you pay for professional gutter cleaning every few months, or do you invest in gutter guards? At Gutters By Design , we believe in transparency. Let’s break down the actual 5-year costs of both options so you can see which one actually saves you money in the long run.
In Florida, we don’t have basements to flood, so many homeowners think gutter issues are "just a nuisance." That is a dangerous mistake. Because most Florida homes are built on concrete slabs over sandy soil, your gutters are the only thing preventing the ground from literally washing out from under your feet. At Gutters By Design, we see how our tropical downpours turn minor gutter clogs into major structural headaches. Here are 5 signs you need new gutters or your existing gutters are failing your Florida home:
