Question 1

How many downspouts does my home actually need?

Accepted Answer

Here's the formula pros use: one downspout for every 30-40 feet of gutter, adjusted for your roof's square footage and California's rainfall intensity. Most homes need 6-10 downspouts total, but it varies wildly based on your roof's complexity. Too few? You'll get overflow and water damage. Too many? You're wasting money. During our free assessment, we'll calculate the perfect number for your specific home using decades of engineering expertise and local rainfall data.

Question 2

Where should downspouts actually drain?

Accepted Answer

This is crucial—improper drainage causes 80% of foundation problems! Downspouts need to dump water at least 5-10 feet away from your foundation (further is better). We can direct them to: splash blocks that divert water, buried drain lines that channel it far away, rain gardens that absorb it beautifully, or storm drains where legal. Never let downspouts just pool near your foundation—that's asking for a $15,000 repair bill. We'll design a custom drainage solution that protects your home permanently.

Question 3

Can you hide downspouts so they don't ruin my home's look?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We're masters of stealth downspouts. Options include: color-matching to blend with siding, tucking them into corners where they're barely visible, routing them through decorative elements, using buried lines that disappear underground, or creating architectural features that turn them into design elements. Your home should look beautiful and function flawlessly—you shouldn't have to choose. We've made downspouts vanish on hundreds of properties without compromising performance one bit.

Question 4

What if my downspouts keep clogging?

Accepted Answer

Chronic clogs mean either poor design or missing guards—both are easily fixable! Common culprits: downspouts sized too small for gutter capacity, sharp bends that create bottlenecks, no screens preventing debris entry, or improper slope that lets sediment accumulate. We'll diagnose the root cause during inspection and fix it permanently. Often, adding downspout guards and reconfiguring the angle solves it completely. You shouldn't battle clogs more than once every few years—if you are, something's wrong and we'll make it right.

Question 5

Can you extend downspouts after they're installed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it's surprisingly simple! Maybe you've noticed erosion near your foundation, or you're adding a new garden bed. We can extend downspouts with: above-ground extensions that roll out during rain, buried drain lines for permanent invisible drainage, popup emitters that appear only when needed, or decorative channel drains that look intentional. Extensions typically run $75-200 per downspout depending on length and method. It's a small investment that prevents massive foundation damage—total no-brainer.

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