They meet at the eave, where the roof edge, the drip edge, the fascia and the gutter all come together. A leak there can belong to the roof, to the gutter, or to the flashing between them, and the trade you call depends on which. Getting that wrong is how a homeowner pays two visits to fix one problem.
Gutter Answers connects you with licensed local companies. We are not a contractor and do not perform the work ourselves.
Sorting the symptom points you at the right trade.
For the gutter side of these faults, see what goes wrong with gutters.
You have the edge looked at as one system rather than as two separate call outs.
| Symptom | Likely owner |
|---|---|
| Overflow staining the fascia | Gutter slope or blockage |
| Drips behind the gutter | Drip edge or flashing |
| Rot in the fascia board | Long term gutter overflow |
| Leak inside near the eave | Roof edge or ice dam |
One person who understands both sides can save a wasted visit.
When the water is getting in above the gutter line, at the shingles, the flashing or the valley. A gutter repair will not fix a roof leak, so name the symptom clearly when you call.
For what fresh gutters cost if the run is done, see how gutter pricing works.
It can be either. Water behind the gutter often means drip edge or flashing, while overflow staining the fascia is usually a gutter slope or blockage issue.
Some do, some do not. Gutter specialists focus on the run and its drainage, so ask whether a given company covers both before booking.
Usually a missing or too short drip edge, which lets roof water slip behind the gutter instead of into it. That is roof edge work.
Describe the symptom precisely and, where you can, have the eave assessed as one system so the right trade attends first.
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