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Do Arizona Roofs Need Rain Gutters?

1 year ago

Roof Maintenance

Arizona is famous for receiving very little rain throughout the year. As an arid climate, annual precipitation in the southwest of the state is only about 3 inches. In other areas, like the White Mountains, rain is still very low — only about 40 inches per year. With such low rain levels, you might question whether Arizona roofs need rain gutters. But even small drops of rain can do damage. If raindrops are falling on your head, you might need to install gutters.

What is the Purpose of Rain Gutters On A House?

Rain gutters are long, tube-like devices, usually made of metal, that are fixed to the edge of a roof. Their main use is to catch rainwater as it falls on your roof and direct it away from your home’s foundation. Gutters are also important for keeping your roof free of debris such as leaves. If debris does build up on your roof, it can cause rotting, rusting, or other damage to your home.

Are Rain Gutters Really Necessary?

The short answer here is yes. Rain gutters are necessary because they’ll act as an added level of safety for your home. Even if you live in a dry climate, one bad storm could do serious damage to your home’s structure. Every home should have some sort of gutter system installed.

Why Do Some Roofs Not Have Gutters?

There are three main reasons why some roofs don’t have gutters:

A Steep Roof: A roof with a very steep slope and a long overhang doesn’t really need gutters because it’s already redirecting the rain from your house on its own. Steep roofs easily guide water, and an overhang longer than a foot will effectively keep water from damaging your home’s foundation.
Dry Climate: A lot of homes in states like Arizona and Utah don’t have gutters because of a dry climate. Homebuilders believe that it isn’t worth the cost of installing gutters because the threat of heavy rain is so low. However, the cost of installing gutters is much less than the cost of fixing structural damage to your home caused by heavy rains.
Old Home: Any home that’s over 80 years old might not have gutters. This is because gutters weren’t widely used that long ago and builders didn’t automatically install them. So, if your home is older and doesn’t have gutters, it could just be that they were never installed in the first place.

How Much do Gutters Cost in AZ?

The cost of rain gutters in Arizona depends on the material that you use and the number of gutters that you need. Copper gutters are the most expensive, while steel or aluminum gutters are a more budget-friendly option. Taking this into account, the average cost of gutters in Arizona is anywhere from $1,000 to $1,500.

Do Gutters Add Value to A Home?

Installing new gutters will add value to your home. Not only does it extend your house’s lifespan and improve functionality, but it also adds cosmetic appeal. Using updated technology and high-quality materials will give you an even bigger return.

Schedule A Free Roofing Estimate

If you do decide to install gutters in your home, make sure to choose the right contractor. At Roofstar Arizona, we have an experienced team of rain gutter and roofing contractors in Mesa, Arizona. We are a family-owned business that has your best interest at heart, and we’ll never sell you something you don’t need. Give us a call today at (480) 426-1915 to get a free roofing estimate where one of our team members will tell you the truth about your roof.

This is a great company to work with. Worked with them twice over a 10-year period and both great experiences. The last experience involved a very difficult leak in a sun room/solarium and the owner, Jeff, came out and hunted down the leak and made sure that it was resolved. Cannot recommend them high enough. Thank you to Jeff and the Roofstar team.

Michael K.

We just want to thank you (Jeff) and your employees for the excellent and professional job in replacing our tile roof. Your employee’s (Juan Diaz and crew) were diligent, neat, pleasant, worked independently and very competent. It was such a pleasure to do business with a company with such high standards. We would highly recommend your company without reservations.

Duane and Elaine H.

Phoenix, AZ

If you are looking for honesty and integrity, look no further. I just had Roofstar repair my roof and they did a great job. We had another company re-do our roof 6 years ago and we were not expecting to have issues. I had a few roofing companies come out and give us estimates on fixing what the other company did wrong. All of the other companies said we had to re-do our whole roof, quoting around $12,000. Roofstar was recommended by my brother who is an insurance agent. He said he has used Roofstar for the past 15 years and said Jeff the owner was the nicest and most honest person he has worked with. He recommends all of his clients to Roofstar.

Bill came out and looked at the roof and said we had a unique issue with the roof. He said he didn’t want to miss quote us and wanted to talk to Jeff (the owner) to get his opinion. The quote came in, but I had a question on how something was going to be fixed. Jeff (the owner) came out to my house and spent at least an hour looking at what need to be done. Tell me, what other company’s owner would come out personally and look at a roof??? Especially in the hot Arizona summer??? Not only did Jeff come out, he figured out that we only needed to repair 50% of the roof and saved us over half of what all the other companies were going to charge. Seriously, who does that these days??? Most companies try to over sell so they can make a larger profit, Jeff didn’t do that!

The crew was great, on time and very professional. They did a great job and made sure they cleaned up after they left each day.

It’s sad that we had to have our roof re-done after only 6 years, but now I feel safe knowing the job was done right.

Thanks to Jeff and Bill for the professionalism and the high level of integrity!

I will recommend Roofstar to all of my friends.

Tino G.

Gilbert, AZ

After a monsoon storm ripped off half our asphalt shingles, I got several quotes from Valley roof companies. Roofstar impressed me with their quote, attention to detail, and quality photos showing the job as a whole. I went ahead used Roofstar, who replaced the entire roof while I was out of town and did a great job picking up the trash, sealing the A/C unit, and affixing new drip edges. I had a small issue with the new trim not matching the old color and the owner, Jeff, was kind enough to come back out and paint the trim himself. Would I recommend Roofstar to friends and family? SURE! They stand behind their work.

Chad H.

I just wanted to personally thank both you (Jeff) and Mike for your help on this house. I appreciate that you took the time to schedule the repairs, confirm, and that your workers showed up on time and did a fantastic job! My husband is a general contractor, so we really appreciate it when a company stands by their word and delivers a great product. We will be adding you to our Recommended Vendor List and will put the word out there as much as we can for referrals! Thanks again for your help!

Kristie W.

Mesa, AZ

Will refer your team and you…..you all fully understand and work for Total Customer Satisfaction…..hope sign generates a new client or two. Take care.

Jack B.

Fountain Hills, AZ

Roofstar provides great customer service. I was able to text the office manager and our job supervisor when I had questions and their response indicated concern and a desire to be helpful. The work was done in a timely manner and is high quality. I would definitely recommend to others.

Eva D.

This is the second time I’ve used Roofstar for roof repairs. Jeff and Roofstar has been honest and fair with their prices compared to other companies however the big difference to me was with the customer service. Jeff Knudson, the owner, came out to our house personally to explain to me what the problem and the options were. Not everything was “urgent” or “required” to be repaired; some items were necessary and some were “nice to have” in order to prevent future repairs. I appreciated the honesty and the option to select the level of repairs that I needed and fit into my budget. Outside of some delays early on during the quote process, the work was completed timely and per the quote provided, no hidden fees or changes to the original quote. I am very happy with the work performed by Roofstar and will recommend Roofstar to any friends and neighbors requiring roof work.

Brian

Gilbert, AZ

Extremely pleased with our extensive roof repair work. The crew showed up early and we could hear them working on the roof all day for a number of days. The price was extremely fair for the scope of the job. I had other roofing companies give me a bid prior to Roofstar. But once Roofstar came out, inspected our roof and told us what needed to be done, I knew they were who we’d hire. They have integrity and honestly which is refreshing when hiring contractors.

Gail B.

Excellent service! They install some bird barriers that other companies do not. They explained everything in easy to understand terms. Very friendly and very knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality and reputable company.

J R.

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