Gutter replacement in DFW means tearing off your old gutters, checking the wood behind them, and installing new seamless aluminum gutters formed on site. It is the right call when gutters are old, leak at many seams, are undersized for the roof, or took heavy hail damage. Most Dallas–Fort Worth homes are done in a single day.
Signs it’s time to replace your gutters
One problem is usually a repair. Several of these together usually mean replacement:
- Leaks at many seams. Older sectional gutters have a joint every 10 to 20 feet, and they fail one after another.
- Sagging that keeps coming back. Spikes and ferrules keep pulling out of the fascia.
- Chronic overflow. The gutters are too small for the roof, or slope can’t be fixed without re-hanging everything.
- Rust or thin metal. Galvanized steel gutters rust through, and old thin aluminum cracks.
- Hail damage along most runs. Dented bottoms, cracked seams and crushed downspouts.
- Rotted fascia. Years of leaks have softened the wood behind the gutter.
- Peeling paint or mismatched colors. Faded or patched gutters that no longer match your trim or HOA rules.
If you are not sure, our gutter repair page explains how we decide between a fix and a full replacement.
Upgrading from sectional to seamless
Many older DFW homes still have sectional gutters. Replacement is the time to move to seamless gutters.
We roll-form each run from aluminum coil in your driveway and cut it to exact length. The only joints left are corners, end caps and outlets.
We also hang the new gutters on hidden hangers, about every 24 inches. Under heavy trees, we tighten spacing to around 16 inches.
Upsizing to 6-inch gutters and 3×4 downspouts
Many older homes have 5-inch gutters and 2×3 downspouts. That size can fall short in a North Texas spring storm, especially below roof valleys. A replacement lets us size each run for the roof above it.
- A 6-inch gutter carries roughly 40% more water than a 5-inch.
- A 3×4 downspout moves about twice the water of a 2×3.
- Adding an outlet to a long run cuts the distance water has to travel.
We often mix sizes, using 6-inch where valleys and large roof planes drain and 5-inch elsewhere. You see every run’s size on the written quote.
Coordinating with a roof replacement
Gutters and roofs are tied together at the drip edge. That is the metal flashing along the roof edge that steers water into the gutter. The back of the gutter should sit behind the drip edge so water can’t run down the fascia.
If you are replacing the roof, here is the order that works best:
- Before reroofing: if old gutters are coming off anyway, we can remove them so the roofer has clean access to the edge.
- Roofer installs the new roof and drip edge.
- We measure and install new gutters behind the new drip edge, matched to the finished roofline.
Hanging new gutters before a reroof risks damage from ladders, dropped shingles and tear-off debris. We are happy to talk with your roofer directly about timing, so the new gutters go up soon after the roof is finished.
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Hail-damage replacements and insurance basics
North Texas hail is one of the most common reasons we replace gutters. After a storm, look for dents in the gutter bottom and front lip, cracked corners, and crushed downspouts.
If you file a claim, the insurance adjuster decides what is covered and for how much. We do not negotiate claims for you. What we do provide:
- A written, itemized price for repair or replacement
- Photos of the damage we find
- A clear scope: footage, gutter size, gauge, downspouts and removal
Texas law bars contractors from waiving or covering your deductible, so be wary of anyone who offers. Our guide to gutter replacement after hail and insurance walks through the process step by step.
Removal, haul-off and fascia check
Tear-off is part of every replacement. We take down old gutters, hangers, spikes and downspouts, and we pull loose nails from the fascia.
Old gutter removal and haul-off runs $1–$2 per linear foot. The scrap goes on our dump trailer, so nothing is left in your yard.
With the gutters off, we can see the fascia clearly. We press-test every board and photograph any soft spots.
Rotted wood needs repair before new gutters go up, because hanging them on soft boards just restarts the sagging. We point out rot at the estimate when we can see it, so it can be fixed before install day. If it only shows up after tear-off, we hold that run until the board is repaired.
What replacement day looks like
- Set up. We park the truck and gutter machine, lay out drop zones, and protect landscaping below the work area.
- Tear-off. Old gutters and downspouts come down and go straight onto the trailer.
- Fascia check. We press-test the exposed boards and flag any rot before we hang that run.
- Form and hang. We roll-form each new run, set the slope, and fasten hidden hangers into solid wood.
- Downspouts and drainage. We set downspouts and extensions so water lands several feet from the slab.
- Test and clean up. We run water through each run, pick up scrap and screws, and walk the job with you.
Gutter replacement cost in DFW
A typical whole-house aluminum replacement runs $1,800–$4,500. Your number depends on:
- Total linear feet of gutter and downspout
- 5-inch vs 6-inch gutters, and .027 vs .032 aluminum
- One or two stories, and roof pitch
- Number of inside and outside corners
- Footage of old gutter removal
- Guards and gutter accessories like extensions and outlet screens
See our DFW gutter cost guide for per-foot prices on each item.
Gutter replacement near you
DTX Seamless replaces gutters across the metroplex, including McKinney, Allen and Grapevine. We serve the rest of Collin, Denton, Dallas and Tarrant counties too.
Frequently asked questions
How much does gutter replacement cost in DFW?
A typical whole-house aluminum replacement runs $1,800–$4,500. Removal and haul-off of old gutters adds $1–$2 per linear foot. If we find rotted fascia, we point it out so it can be repaired before install.
Should I replace gutters before or after a new roof?
After. The roofer installs drip edge first, then new gutters go up so the back of the gutter tucks behind it. If the old gutters block the roofer, they can come off first.
Does homeowners insurance pay for new gutters after hail?
It depends on your policy and what the adjuster finds. Hail-dented gutters are often part of a roof claim. We give you a written price and photos; the coverage decision is between you and your insurer.
Can I upgrade from 5-inch to 6-inch gutters when I replace?
Yes, and replacement is the right time to do it. A 6-inch gutter carries roughly 40% more water. We look at roof area, pitch and valleys to decide which runs need the bigger size.
How long does gutter replacement take?
Most homes take one day, including tear-off and the new install. A two-story home with a steep roof or lots of corners can add a second day.
Can I keep my existing downspouts?
Sometimes, if they are sound and sized right. Most replacements get new downspouts so the color matches and the outlets line up. Moving to 3x4 downspouts is common on larger roofs.