Downspout Installation & Repair in Cleveland, OH

Cleveland receives 60+ inches of snow annually from Lake Erie. During spring warm spells, that snow melts rapidly—thousands of gallons of water drain from your roof in hours. Downspouts are the critical link that moves that water away from your home. Without adequate downspouts properly positioned with extensions, water pools around foundations causing basement flooding, foundation cracks, soil erosion, and structural damage.

Most builder-grade installations have too few downspouts. We see homes with 150+ feet of gutters served by only 2-3 downspouts when 5-6 are needed. During peak spring melt, gutters overflow because drainage capacity can't handle volume. The fix isn't bigger gutters—it's more downspouts strategically positioned around the home. Proper downspout spacing ensures water drains efficiently even during heaviest melt periods.

Extensions are equally critical. Cuyahoga County's clay soils don't absorb water quickly. Without extensions directing water 6-10 feet from foundations, thousands of gallons pool against basement walls. The hydrostatic pressure forces water through cracks, causes foundation settling, and creates chronic basement moisture problems. We see foundation damage costing $10,000-30,000+ to repair from years of improper downspout drainage—extensions costing $75-150 per downspout would have prevented it all.

Our downspout services include installation of new downspouts for adequate capacity, repair of detached or damaged downspouts, relocation for better drainage positioning, installation of extensions (surface or buried), and underground drainage systems for discreet water management. We calculate proper downspout quantity based on roof area and gutter capacity, position them for optimal drainage away from foundations, and ensure extensions direct water to safe areas that won't damage your property or your neighbor's.