Leaking, Sagging, or Damaged Gutters? Bronson Johnson Seamless EavestroughsProvides Prompt and Durable Ottawa Gutter Repair Service to Protect Your Home.
Don't Delay! The High Cost of Ignoring Eavestrough Damage in Ottawa
Even minor eavestrough issues can quickly escalate, leading to significant and expensive damage to your Ottawa home. Addressing problems promptly with professional eavestrough repairs is key to safeguarding your property.
Accelerated Foundation Damage
Damage from faulty eavestroughs is a chain reaction of destruction that starts at the roofline and ends with costly structural failure.
The process begins with a clogged, overflowing gutter or a broken downspout, which dumps a concentrated flow of water onto the ground. This creates an impact zone at the base of the house, characterized by pooling water, severe soil erosion, and mud splattering.
The foundation itself, which develops significant cracks and dark water stains from constant moisture saturation. This damage extends to the immediate surroundings, causing ruined landscaping, flooded window wells, undermined walkways, and a saturated lawn.
Worsening Siding & Wood Rot
This is typically due to clogs from leaves and debris, improper slope, cracks, or separated seams, preventing water from being channeled away from the home's exterior.
The exterior wall section directly below the faulty eavestrough. This zone begins at the roofline (fascia and soffit), extends down the full height of the wall, and ends at the foundation.
The wooden structural components located behind the visible siding. The constant moisture saturates and deteriorates the wall sheathing, studs, and the sill plate resting on the foundation. Visibly, this manifests as stained, warped, or softened siding, but the critical damage is the progressive, underlying wood rot.
Roof and Attic Leaks
Water backup from clogged, improperly sloped, or damaged eavestroughs. Instead of draining away, water either pools against the fascia board or, in winter, freezes to form an ice dam. This trapped water is then forced to travel backward and upward, penetrating underneath the bottom row of shingles and the roof's underlayment.
The lower edge of the roof assembly and the perimeter of the attic. The damage is concentrated along the roofline, directly above the faulty eavestrough section, affecting the fascia, soffits, roof decking, and the first few feet of attic space inward from the exterior wall.
The complete saturation and rot of the roof's edge components. The constant moisture from the backed-up gutter first destroys the fascia board and then decays the ends of the roof rafters (rafter tails) and the wooden roof sheathing they support. This structural decay creates a direct pathway for water to enter the attic.
Basement Flooding & Moisture Issues
Failure of the eavestrough system to discharge water far enough away from the home. This is most often due to disconnected, broken, or clogged downspouts, or downspouts that terminate directly at the foundation wall instead of being extended several feet away.
The exterior soil perimeter around the foundation and the interior of the basement or crawlspace. The damage begins in the soil and transfers directly to the subterranean portion of the structure.
The creation of intense hydrostatic pressure. As overflowing gutters and poorly placed downspouts dump massive volumes of water directly at the base of the house, the surrounding soil becomes super-saturated. The immense weight and pressure of this water forces its way through any available weakness in the foundation—such as cracks, the joint where the walls meet the floor (cove joint), or porous concrete—leading to active water infiltration.
Increased Repair Costs
Neglect and delayed action. The failure to perform routine, low-cost maintenance (like cleaning or minor sealing) on the eavestrough system allows minor, containable water exposure to evolve into widespread, severe structural failure.
The homeowner's overall budget and the scope of the required repair project. The zone expands from a simple, predictable, single-trade fix (e.g., gutter cleaning, downspout reattachment) to a complex, multi-trade restoration project involving roofers, carpenters, and mold remediation specialists.
The "Compounding Damage Point"—the critical moment where the initial problem triggers a chain reaction of secondary failures. This is the point of no return where a simple repair becomes a major replacement and remediation
Comprehensive Ottawa Gutter Repair Service - We Handle It All
A complete eavestrough replacement isn’t always necessary or recommended. All you may need is a simple eavestrough repair. Once your eavestroughs have been inspected thoroughly, we’ll be able to recommend the best way to address your concerns. If other contractors have made a mistake to your eavestrough installation, we may be able to correct their errors. It should be noted that we do have a minimum repair charge of $650 to pay for our labour and travel time. However, we do try to add little extras to our repair visit in any way we can to help you maximize our visit’s value.
Leaking Eavestroughs &
Corners
Sealing and repairing damaged seams and joints
Sagging or Detached
Gutters
Reinforcing supports and reattaching to fascia
Blocked or Clogged Gutters & Downspouts
Professional cleaning and flow restoration
Damaged or Disconnected Downspouts
Repair or replacement of downspout sections
Bent or Dented Eavestrough Sections
Reshaping or replacing damaged sections
Loose or Missing Fasteners/Hangers
Securing and replacing hardware components
Your Eavestrough Repair Experts in Ottawa, ON
When investing in your home or business’ eavestrough system, it’s essential to choose the best materials for your buck to make your investment last. Aluminum seamless eavestroughs offer many benefits over the alternatives. Bronson Johnson Seamless Eavestroughs installs .032” thick aluminum seamless eavestroughs that are among the most durable eavestroughs found anywhere in the world. Aluminum seamless eavestroughs are lightweight, rust-resistant, and can hold more water than other types of eavestroughs, making them ideal for Ontario’s torrential downpours. When it comes to new eavestrough installation in the Ottawa Region, trust our expertise and award-winning products for seamless eavestroughs that are built to last!
Our Trusted Partner: Alu-Rex Pro Series Gutter Guards
At Bronson Johnson, we believe in using only the best products for your home. That’s why we proudly install Alu-Rex Pro Series gutter protection systems—industry-leading technology designed and manufactured in Canada.
Why We Choose Alu-Rex
Alu-Rex has earned a reputation for performance, durability, and innovation. Their Pro Series gutter guards are built to stand up to harsh Canadian weather, keeping your eavestroughs clear and your home protected all year long.
Key Benefits:
Clog-Free Guarantee
Weather-Resistant
Low Maintenance
Built to Last
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