Gutter Installation & Replacement in Albuquerque, NM

Look for visible signs like sagging, leaking, rust spots, or gutters pulling away from your home. Cracks, holes, or peeling paint near your foundation can also indicate failing gutters. In Albuquerque, intense UV exposure and monsoon season storms can accelerate wear, making regular inspection important for protecting your home from water damage.

Aluminum is an excellent choice for new gutter installations in Albuquerque because it’s lightweight, rust-resistant, and durable in the high desert climate. It handles intense sun exposure, monsoon season rains, and temperature fluctuations while maintaining its appearance. Copper offers a premium, long-lasting alternative, while galvanized steel provides added strength for heavier debris loads.

Most gutter installations in Albuquerque wrap up in just one day. Installation time depends on your home’s size, roof pitch complexity, and whether you’re replacing existing gutters or installing new ones. Albuquerque’s high desert climate generally offers excellent conditions for gutter work year-round. However, summer monsoon season (July through September) can occasionally cause brief scheduling delays. Spring and fall are ideal times for installation, with mild temperatures and minimal precipitation.

LeafFilter uses Sherwin Williams Plastilure to match the color of your existing gutters or select a new color that complements your home. This ensures your gutters blend with your Albuquerque home’s exterior, even under the intense high-altitude sun exposure common in New Mexico.

The size of gutters depends on your home’s roof area and local weather conditions. In Albuquerque, 5-inch K-Style gutters work well for most homes. However, 6-inch gutters are recommended for larger roofs or during the July through September monsoon season when sudden downpours can cause overflow.

Yes, new gutters require regular maintenance to help prevent clogs and water damage. However, pairing your gutter installation with LeafFilter’s gutter guard system significantly reduces upkeep. In Albuquerque’s desert climate with cottonwood seeds, juniper debris, dust storms, and intense monsoon rains from July through September, LeafFilter helps prevent debris from entering your gutters that can cause clogs, providing low maintenance, year-round protection for your home.

Yes, gutters can be installed on virtually any roof type, including steep or complex designs. In Albuquerque, professional installers specialize in adapting gutter systems to the area’s unique architectural styles—from traditional adobe and Pueblo Revival homes to modern designs with flat or low-slope roofs. Albuquerque’s high desert climate, with intense monsoon rains and over 310 sunny days annually, requires proper gutter sizing and positioning to handle sudden downpours while withstanding constant UV exposure. Experienced installers understand how to work with tile roofing, metal roofing, and built-up roofing systems while complementing stucco exteriors and integrating seamlessly with Southwestern architectural features. Whether your New Mexico home has a steep pitch or complex roofline, a customized gutter system can provide proper drainage and help protect against water damage year-round.

Gutters help protect your home by channeling rainwater away from your foundation, walls, and landscaping. In Albuquerque, monsoon season brings sudden downpours. Properly functioning gutters are essential for helping prevent foundation damage, soil erosion, and exterior deterioration caused by uncontrolled water runoff.

LeafFilter backs all gutter installations with a lifetime transferable warranty. This warranty covers both materials and workmanship, giving Albuquerque homeowners confidence in their gutter system’s durability through monsoon seasons and the high desert climate.

Yes, we remove and dispose of old gutters when installing your new system. In Albuquerque, many homeowners replace gutters damaged by our unique climate—intense monsoon rains from July through September and dry, dusty conditions the rest of the year. We handle the complete removal process and ensure your new gutters are customized to protect your home from whatever New Mexico weather brings.