Why does my home need gutters?

You may not realize it but gutters are among the most crucial weather protection features of your home. The main purpose of gutters is to catch water that falls from your roof and guide it into downspouts, which will in turn direct the water away from the foundation of your house. By doing so, gutters prevent water damage, flooding, and the harmful growth of mold and mildew in your home in Minnesota.

In some drier climates, you may see houses without gutters. It’s true that in climates which rarely experience rain or snow, gutters aren’t necessary for homes. However, that’s not the case in Minnesota; the heavy rainfall and snowfall throughout the year necessitates gutters on all homes in this state. While people usually think of gutters guiding away rainwater during a thunderstorm, they’re equally vital in winter and early spring when snow and ice begins to melt and run off your roof.

If your home didn’t have gutters, then any rainwater and snowmelt would trickle down your siding, potentially causing water damage. The falling water would then form trenches around the sides of your home, flooding deeply into the soil. Over time, the water runoff from your roof would cause critical water damage to your house’s foundation, allowing mold and mildew to grow. If your home has a basement, this would flood, too.

We found Gus and A-1 on the Better Bureau website. They responded quickly to our request for a bid and were very thorough in the explanation of their process and products. After getting bids from multiple companies, we chose A-1 for their professionalism and attention to our questions. Gus worked well with our insurance company and kept us informed. He was very helpful and patient with us as we picked out shingles and gutters. He kept us updated on schedules and set up a great team to complete our work. He came to our house as they worked and when they were done. He completed the inside work on our skylight himself and his gutter guy was amazing!

Tom and Kristin S.

Our experience with Gus Pierce and A-1 Restoration was absolutely awesome! Not only was Gus persistent in dealing with our insurance company, but he did a great job in helping us select the replacement materials and he did a great job in arranging for and supervising the work crews. The work crews were hardworking, efficient and careful. They did an excellent job. We are very happy with the work! We highly recommend Gus and A-1 Restoration.

George S.

I highly recommend Gus and the A-1 Restoration team. They are true professionals. Gus was instrumental in working with our insurance company and helping us choose the best options for our new roof and windows. Every step of the way Gus communicated with us and the process was smooth. Our house looks great. Thank you Gus and Team.

Bob S.

Gus and his team did a fantastic job on my roof and gutter project. When the hail came through, we knew we’d have storm chasers knocking on our door but I already knew who I was calling. I was calling A-1 Restoration because of their local reputation and outstanding customer service. Can’t recommend these guys enough!

Matt H.