Troy homes built between the 1960s and 1990s along Big Beaver and near Troy Historic Village often carry second or third asphalt roofs that shed granules into gutters, creating clogs that worsen during freeze-thaw cycles. Mature trees around subdivisions drop leaves and branches that trap moisture, leading to ice dams along eaves when temperatures swing. These conditions pull water under shingles and into attics unless the gutter system is replaced with proper pitch and sealed connections at valleys and step flashing.
We start every gutter replacement by walking the roof and inspecting decking condition, drip edge alignment, and existing underlayment at the eaves. Tear-off of old gutters includes removal of corroded fasteners and damaged fascia boards common on ranches near Oakland Mall. New seamless gutters are installed with ice and water shield extended behind the back edge, ridge vent coordination at the roof peak, and soffit intake clearance to maintain airflow through the 1960s-1990s roof assemblies found throughout southeast Oakland County.
Wind and hail events in Oakland County frequently dent older gutters on properties near Somerset and the Rochester Road Corridor, while HOA rules in many subdivisions require matching profiles and colors. We integrate new pipe boots and modified bitumen flashing at penetrations during the same visit when roof layers are exposed. This coordinated approach prevents water from bypassing the new gutter line and reaching the decking on colonials and ranches throughout Birmingham, Royal Oak, and Rochester.
Technician insight
In Troy, the thing that catches most people out with Gutter Replacement is the hidden rot behind the gutter on 1970s colonials where ice dams have sat against the fascia for years. Once we pull the old system on homes near Somerset or along Big Beaver, the decking edge often needs sistering before new drip edge and ice and water shield can go on. Skipping that step means the new gutters will fail at the same spots next winter.
Ice Dam Damage on 1978 Colonial
A Troy homeowner near the Rochester Road Corridor noticed water stains after a January thaw. We found granule loss and curling shingles feeding debris into sagging gutters that had pulled away from the fascia. During tear-off we replaced the rotted fascia board, installed new ice and water shield, and hung seamless gutters with proper pitch. Water now flows cleanly to extensions that clear the foundation.
Gutter Replacement Services We Offer
✓Seamless Aluminum Gutter Installation
Custom-formed seamless gutters eliminate joints that leak during heavy Michigan rains and snow melt on Troy colonials.
✓Gutter Guard and Leaf Protection
Mesh covers keep mature tree debris out of gutters while allowing water flow, reducing ice dam risk on 1960s-1990s homes.
✓Downspout and Extension Replacement
New downspouts and extensions direct water away from foundations on properties near Downtown Troy and Oakland Mall.
✓Fascia Board Repair During Gutter Work
Rotten fascia is replaced and painted to match before new gutters are hung on homes in southeast Oakland County subdivisions.
✓Integration with Roof Replacement
Gutter work is performed alongside tear-off and new architectural shingles to seal ice and water shield at the eaves.
How it works
- 1
Site Assessment
We examine roof pitch, existing gutter condition, tree cover, and fascia on the Troy property to identify ice dam and wind damage points.
- 2
Old System Removal
Tear-off includes old gutters, downspouts, and any compromised fascia or drip edge while protecting landscaping around the home.
- 3
New Installation
Seamless gutters are hung with correct slope, sealed at valleys, and tied into existing ridge vent and soffit intake systems.
- 4
Final Drainage Check
Water is run through the new system to confirm flow away from the foundation and proper connection at all pipe boots.