Gutter Installation & Replacement in Fort Myers, FL

If your gutters are sagging, leaking, rusting, or pulling away from your home, it’s a clear sign you need new gutters. In Fort Myers, heavy tropical rains and frequent storms can accelerate wear and tear, making timely gutter replacement essential to help protect your home from water damage.

Aluminum is an excellent material for new gutter installations in Fort Myers because it’s lightweight, rust-resistant, and durable. Aluminum handles the area’s heavy summer rainfall, hurricane season downpours, and year-round humid coastal conditions effectively while maintaining its appearance. The material’s resistance to corrosion makes it particularly well-suited for Southwest Florida’s saltwater-influenced climate.

Most professional gutter installations in Fort Myers are completed in one day. Timeline depends on your home’s size, roof complexity, and whether fascia repair is needed. Larger homes or multi-story properties may extend into a second day. Southwest Florida’s afternoon thunderstorms during rainy season (June-September) can occasionally cause brief delays, so installers often schedule morning work when possible.

LeafFilter uses Sherwin Williams’ Plastilure system to match your existing gutters or coordinate with your Fort Myers home’s exterior. Our gutters are customized for your home to ensure proper fit and color matching.

The size of gutters you need depends on your roof area and local rainfall. In Fort Myers, where we receive over 53 inches of rain annually, 6-inch gutters are commonly recommended. They handle heavy downpours better during summer thunderstorms and tropical weather. Homes with larger roofs or steeper pitches may benefit from 7-inch gutters, while smaller homes can use 5-inch. A professional assessment considers your specific roof size, pitch, and downspout placement to determine the right fit for your Fort Myers home.

Yes, new gutters require regular maintenance. In Fort Myers, you’ll typically need to clean out leaves, twigs, and debris—especially after tropical storms and during the rainy season. Most homeowners clean gutters 2-4 times per year depending on surrounding vegetation. Gutter guard systems can help reduce this maintenance burden.

Yes, gutters can be installed on steep or complex roofs. In Fort Myers, professional installers have the expertise to adapt gutter systems to various roof designs, including multi-level homes and properties with unique architectural features common throughout Southwest Florida, ensuring proper water management and protection.

Gutters help protect your home by directing rainwater away from your foundation, walls, and landscaping. In Fort Myers, where tropical storms and heavy rainfall are frequent, gutters are essential for helping prevent foundation damage, soil erosion, and exterior deterioration.

LeafFilter gutter installations are backed by a lifetime transferable warranty. This warranty covers both the gutter system and the installation workmanship, providing Fort Myers homeowners with long-term protection for their investment.

Yes, LeafFilter removes and disposes of old gutters when installing new ones. In Fort Myers, many homeowners need replacements due to wear from the area’s subtropical climate—with over 50 inches of annual rainfall and high humidity that can accelerate corrosion in older metal gutter systems.