Gutter Installation & Replacement in Wilmington, NC

If your gutters are sagging, leaking, or pulling away from your home, it’s a clear sign you need new gutters. Wilmington’s coastal storms and heavy rainfall can take a toll on your gutter system. When gutters fail, water can damage your foundation, siding, and landscaping. Timely replacement helps protect your home from water damage.

When it comes to gutter installations in Wilmington, aluminum is the go-to choice for most homeowners. It’s lightweight, resists rust, and holds up well over time—especially important in our coastal climate. Unlike vinyl, which can crack during summer heat, or steel, which corrodes from salt air, aluminum handles Wilmington’s heavy rainfall, humidity, and coastal conditions while maintaining its appearance. Most aluminum gutters last 20+ years here with minimal maintenance.

Most professional gutter installations in Wilmington are completed in one day. Larger homes or properties with complex rooflines—such as multi-story houses with dormers or multiple roof valleys—may require additional time. In Wilmington’s coastal climate, weather can impact scheduling. Many homeowners choose spring or fall installations to work around summer’s afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane season. Your installer can provide a more specific timeline after evaluating your home’s unique characteristics.

LeafFilter gutters are customized for your home using Sherwin Williams’ Plastilure system to match your existing gutter color or complement your home’s exterior.

The right gutter size depends on your roof area and local rainfall. Most Wilmington homes do well with 6-inch gutters, which handle our heavy coastal rainfall—especially during hurricane season and storms that come through the Cape Fear region. Smaller roofs may work fine with 5-inch gutters, while larger roofs sometimes need the extra capacity of 6-inch systems to help channel water away effectively.

Yes, new gutters require regular maintenance to help prevent clogs and damage. In Wilmington’s coastal climate, traditional gutters often need cleaning 2-4 times per year due to heavy rainfall, tropical storms, and organic debris from coastal vegetation like live oaks and magnolias. However, pairing gutter installation with LeafFilter’s gutter guard system significantly reduces maintenance needs. LeafFilter helps keep common debris from entering gutters, keeping your system low-maintenance year-round.

Yes, gutters can be installed on any roof type, including steep or complex designs. In Wilmington, NC, professional installers are experienced with the area’s diverse home styles, from historic downtown properties to modern coastal residences. Proper installation helps ensure effective drainage and helps protect your home from the region’s heavy rainfall and coastal weather conditions.

Gutters help protect your home by directing rainwater away from your foundation, walls, and landscaping. In Wilmington, where the area receives around 57 inches of rain annually and faces coastal storms during hurricane season, properly functioning gutters are essential for helping prevent foundation damage, soil erosion, fascia rot, and mold growth around your property.

LeafFilter provides a lifetime transferable warranty on gutter installation services. This warranty covers both materials and workmanship, giving Wilmington homeowners peace of mind that their gutter system is protected against defects and installation issues for the life of their home.

Yes, LeafFilter removes and disposes of old gutters as part of our installation process. In Wilmington’s coastal climate, gutters often suffer from salt air corrosion, storm damage, and wear from heavy rainfall and humidity. Our locally trained installation professionals handle the complete removal of your existing system and dispose of materials responsibly. We assess your current gutters during the estimate to determine if replacement is needed—especially common in Wilmington homes where coastal weather accelerates gutter deterioration.