Which valley, roof plane, or missing gutter run creates the most visible water problem?
5-Inch vs 6-Inch Gutters for Aledo Homes
Six-inch gutters may help homes with large roof planes, steep slopes, long runs, and heavy valley discharge. They work best when paired with correctly sized downspouts and planned discharge points.
Gutter sizing guide
What to check before requesting help
Six-inch gutters may help homes with large roof planes, steep slopes, long runs, and heavy valley discharge. They work best when paired with correctly sized downspouts and planned discharge points.
- Document where runoff lands and whether the home has missing gutters, loose runs, or clogged corners.
- Separate debris problems from water-volume problems before choosing gutter guards.
- Ask how downspouts will move water away from the slab, walks, patios, and low areas.
Gutter scope planner
Turn a vague quote request into a cleaner gutter plan.
Use this planner to frame the request around Gutter sizing guide. The more clearly the water path is explained, the easier it is for a provider to compare installation, guard, repair, and drainage options.
Where can the downspout send water without flooding the slab, walkway, patio, or landscape bed?
Does the project need new seamless gutters, guards, repair, larger downspouts, or drainage extensions?
Start with the water problem, not a sales pitch
Share the roofline, overflow point, missing gutter runs, and drainage concern. A cleaner request helps a provider understand what needs to be checked first.