Gutter Services
Our premium 6" gutters carry 20% more water than the standard 5" gutters.
It might sound strange, but gutters are the hero of your home. They prevent mold, mildew, and other water damage by directing water that drips or flows off the roof away from your roof, siding, and foundation. Illinois and Iowa homes need gutters for several reasons: to prevent water from damaging the home's outer walls, drenching persons standing below or entering the house, and to direct the water away from the house where it won't damage the foundation. Gutter installation can save thousands in repairs later on, and it preserves the structural integrity of your home.
MidAmerica Basement Systems offers a worry-free and work-free gutter solution. The advanced design of the Gutter Shutter system prevents gutter-related problems that Illinois and Iowa homeowners have to worry about, including soil erosion or foundation damage caused by leaking, overflowing, sagging, or clogged gutters. Gutter Shutter's wide-mouth outlet, extra-large downspouts and heavy-duty construction make it the ultimate gutter solution for any home.
Learn more about how we can protect your home with our expert gutter installation and replacement services. Schedule a free gutter installation estimate today in St. Louis, Springfield, St. Charles, or nearby!
Seamless gutters provide better protection for your home than traditional sectional gutters.
Simply put, seamless gutters are gutters that are designed without seams. At the installation site, specialized equipment is used to create one continuous piece, which is then molded to fit the precise shape and length of the roof's edge. Not only does the custom construction of seamless gutters fit better, but it also ensures that these gutters look and perform better.
It is typical for homeowners to use seamed or sectional gutters for DIY gutter installations. These gutters are mass-produced and generally come in 10 to 20-foot sections that are joined to create an entire roof drainage system. Unfortunately, this type of gutter system is largely flawed. Traditional gutters are susceptible to rust, and are vulnerable to sagging or cracked seams that can start to pull away from the roofline in coming years.
High-back gutter troughs and wide-mouth outlets protect your gutters and property! Our gutter guards are six inches, so they allow maximum water to flow while keeping debris out.
Gutters have to be kept clear for water to flow through them. Decomposing leaves, twigs, pine needles, and other debris can create blockages in the gutter system, potentially causing damage to the roof, siding, fascia, foundation, basement or crawl space, and foundation plantings. Cleaning gutters is a messy chore, but luckily there's a better option.
Gutter guards are designed to keep leaves, pine needles, and debris from clogging your gutters, so that rainwater will effectively flow through the gutter and downspouts, away from your home. An effective gutter guard can help prevent gutter damage, such as sagging, denting, and pulling away, and extend the life of your gutters.
There are two primary gutter guard options: the type that attach to existing gutters or one-piece gutters with built-in guards. Check out our handy gutter guard comparison below to learn the advantages and disadvantages of each type of gutter cover.
| Features & Benefits | Covers & Hoods | Gutter Screens | Gutter Filters | Gutter Shutter | What Makes Gutter Shutter Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep debris out | X | X | X | ✓ | Unique rolled hood design |
| Doesn't clog | X | X | X | ✓ | Guaranteed not to clog! |
| Maximizes water flow | X | X | X | ✓ | Extra-large gutters, outlet & downspouts |
| Strong, durable materials | X | X | X | ✓ | Heavy-duty aluminum & strongest gutter bracket |
| Doesn't sag or pull away over time | X | X | X | ✓ | Guaranteed not to pull away! |
| One-piece design | X | X | X | ✓ | Integrated design for long-term performance |
| Design options | Limited | Limited | Limited | ✓ | Wide range of colors, warranted enamel finish |
| Custom installation | X | X | X | ✓ | Certified, insured installers |
| No more gutter cleaning | X | X | X | ✓ | Guaranteed! |
| Roof protected | X | X | X | ✓ | Exclusive high back protects fascia |
Our gutter downspout extensions have a minimum discharge range of 10 ft!
Gutter downspouts attach to the bottom of your gutters and direct the flow of rainwater away from your foundation and to the most appropriate location. Depending on your Illinois and Iowa location, downspouts may also be called water pipes, downspout pipes, or something else entirely.
Downspouts and gutter extensions defend your roof, lawn, and foundation from potentially expensive damage. Without a predetermined location for discharge, the rainwater diverted away from your roof could still end up in your foundation or basement.
Downspouts should extend at least 4 to 6 feet from the house, but ideally 10 feet if possible. We offer a variety of downspout extension solutions, all extending 10 feet and designed to protect against underground plumbing issues and downspout clogging.
This in-ground designed solution is best for homes with a lawn close to the base.
Elongated downspout extension that effortlessly installs above ground.
Connects to your downspout while leaving the design of your lawn undisturbed.
The Gutter Shutter® System will never clog or pull away from your home!
From roof damage, rotted wood and fascia, flooding, or foundation damage, the damage caused by clogged or overflowing gutters can be devastating for your home and expensive to fix. With Gutter Shutter, your home's protected against gutter clogging, sagging, or pulling away - GUARANTEED, and backed by a lifetime no-clog warranty.
Gutter cleaning is a tedious, messy, and potentially dangerous task that you have to complete year after year. With Gutter Shutter, you can end the hassle of cleaning out gutters, or having to pay to have your gutters cleaned, for good.
A look inside the patented Gutter Shutter system.
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No matter how gently rain falls onto your roof, the water builds up as it runs off and creates a powerful surge that, if not diverted, can hammer the ground next to your foundation-and water and foundations do not mix. Pounding water along the foundation line erodes the soil and can seep down along the foundation, increasing the risk of basement leaks and structural instability.
Protect your home with a worry-free all-in-one gutter solution. Schedule your free on-site gutter installation estimate in Peoria, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and nearby in Illinois and Iowa.
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