Complete Gutter & Drainage Solutions including Repair & Replacements

Gutters

Is poor drainage causing problems for your roof or foundation? You may have a problem with your gutter system that’s responsible for directing water away from the roof and foundation of your home. At Shrum Roofing & Construction, we provide gutter repair and replacement for customers throughout the Waterloo, IL area. As a family-owned business, we understand the importance of maintaining your home, and we’re here to provide gutters for quality drainage solutions that help keep your home in the best possible shape. With a wealth of industry experience and a team of dedicated professionals, make us your choice for gutter services!

Gutter Services

In the Waterloo area, there’s only one place to turn for all your gutter and drainage needs. We employ a team of trained and friendly professionals who provide gutter repair and gutter replacement for commercial and residential customers throughout the area. We take pride in offering a wide range of services, ensuring the help that you need is always just one phone call away. Call our staff for the following services:

Gutters for New Construction
Gutter Repair
Gutter Replacement
Custom-Fit Gutters

Gutter Materials

Gutters aren’t a one-size-fits-all component of your home. The type of gutters you need will depend on various factors such as your budget, style desires, and more. With that in mind, we offer them in a variety of materials to ensure the selection needed to make the best possible choice. Browse the list of gutter materials that we can install on your home, and feel free to contact our staff for more questions.

Aluminum – This is the most popular gutter material because it’s lightweight, easy to install, and won’t rust. It also comes in various colors, thicknesses and is highly affordable.
Copper – These are a common choice due to their low maintenance nature, rust resistance, and superior beauty. However, these can be pricey and need professional installation.
Steel – Steel is not as commonly used, but it comes with some benefits, including exceptional strength and durability. However, they tend to rust after 5 – 10 years, and they can be pricey.
Vinyl – This is another common product because it’s lightweight, easy to install, and inexpensive, making it great for DIY projects. Unfortunately, vinyl gutters will crack in the cold, fade in the sun, and give way to the tiniest impact.

Do I need new gutters?

This will depend on a variety of factors. Clogged gutters may not need to be replaced – just cleaned out. You may need new gutters if you notice one or more of the following things:

Gutters are falling off of the home
Gutters have developed rusty spots
Gutters aren’t sufficiently draining water
Roof leaks have developed
Foundation leaks have developed

If you notice one or more of these signs, please contact our staff for more details about how you can diagnose your gutter problems.

Gutter Maintenance Tips

Inspect and clean gutters on a regular basis
Repair and replace sagging or loose fittings that hold the gutters to your home
Seal leaks right away
Make sure water runoff is not pooling around your foundation or on your roof

Soffit & Fascia

In addition to new gutters, we can provide soffit and fascia to match your new gutters and seamlessly blend with the style of your home. Contact our staff for more details about soffit and fascia replacement and repair for your home or business.

Downspouts

Does water pool up around your home when it rains? Do you notice wet basement problems? Your problem could be the downspouts on your home that are supposed to carry rainwater away from the roof and foundation. Whether they’re clogged, broken, or otherwise non-functioning, this can cause many problems for homeowners in the Waterloo, IL area. Shrum Roofing & Construction provides repair and replacement of downspouts for customers throughout the Metropolitan area. As a family-owned business, we understand the importance of keeping water from ruining the roof and foundation of your home. With a wealth of experience, trust our staff for all your downspout repair and replacement needs!

What are Downspouts?

The downspout is the part of your guttering system that carries water from the roof to the ground and shoots it out away from your home. These are essential for the proper drainage of homes. With proper downspouts, you may have water that pools up on your roof and around your foundation, which could cause leaking problems and water damage that could cost thousands to repair.

Common Downspout Problems

While normal usage shouldn’t cause damage to your downspouts, they are at risk of being damaged by weather, children at play, and other sources of impact. Here’s a complete list of some common problems that people have with their downspouts.

Don’t deposit water far enough away from the home
Can’t handle the volume of water
Are clogged
Have been damaged by weather
Have been damaged by impact
Have developed leaks

Downspout Maintenance Tips

For proper drainage of your home, it’s vital to keep up with downspout maintenance to ensure they last as long as possible. Additionally, this can help prevent problems due to the pooling of water around your roof and foundation, which could cause damage, costing thousands in repair bills. Here are a few tips to help you maintain your downspouts!

Inspect and clean downspouts on a regular basis
Repair and replace sagging or loose fittings that hold the downspouts to your home
Seal leaks right away
Make sure water runoff is not pooling around your foundation or on your roof

Do I Need New Downspouts?

Are you noticing pooled water around your foundation? It may be time to replace your downspouts. Putting this off for too long could cause damage that will be costly and difficult to repair. Here are the signs to look for to determine if you need new downspouts:

Falling off of the home
Developed rusty spots that have eaten through the material
Aren’t sufficiently draining water away from the home
Roof leaks have developed
Foundation leaks have developed
Are clogging too often