Without gutters in place, your Portland home is vulnerable to significant rain and water damage. Every Portland home needs the protection that gutters offer, as they prevent foundation damage, roofing damage, and issues with mold growth. However, think twice before installing gutters yourself.
Professionals exist because they know more about gutters than the average person. Watching a few YouTube videos cannot compare to the extensive knowledge that specially trained experts bring to the job. When professionals install gutters on your home, there is a peace of mind and comfort you don’t find during a DIY job.
Sure, DIY gutter installation seems great from the outside looking in, but once you discover the disadvantages, you learn that all isn’t as great as it seems. Among the disadvantages of choosing DIY gutters installation:
Expertise
A lack of knowledge about gutters is the starting point of problems for homeowners who attempt DIY jobs. Without the expertise that professionals bring to the job, the gutter may be incorrectly installed or endure other mishaps along the way. Professionals bring expertise to gutter installation, reducing the odds of incorrect installation or other concerns. Installing gutters isn’t as simple as it may seem.
Wrong Gutters
With an array of gutter types and styles, selecting the best type of gutters for your home can be challenging. Without assistance from experts who provide information on pros, cons, and other details, choosing the wrong gutters can happen. The wrong gutters fail to provide the protection the home needs to maintain integrity against rain and water damage. You may also choose the wrong gutter guards during a DIY job.
Money Matters
Professional gutter installation is relatively inexpensive, although it is certainly more costly than DIY work. However, you get what you pay for, and the money that you save quickly dissipates, especially if the gutters are incorrectly installed. The long-term savings offered when professionals install gutters make the initial costs worthwhile.
Safer
Installing gutters typically requires climbing onto the roof of the house. Once you finally after a ladder (and other supplies needed for DIY gutters installation,) you must master the next task. Climbing onto the roof is risky and dangerous for the average person. Spending the next few weeks in the hospital suffering from an injury simply isn’t worth saving a few bucks.
At Gutter Empire, we bring expertise and peace of mind to every gutter installation job. Our highly trained technicians deliver quality, yet affordable, gutter installation to Portland homeowners. Request your quote and free estimate today.
Last updated: September 2025