Lewiston, Idaho gutter company
Seamless gutter installation in Lewiston, ID
New and replacement seamless gutters for homes and businesses anywhere in the City of Lewiston, from downtown and Normal Hill up to the Orchards.
Phones answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including emergencies.
- Homes and businessesResidential and commercial
- 5+ yearsof gutter work
- Open 24/7Including emergencies
- Based in Lewiston3350 11th St
The short answer
Seamless gutters are formed to the exact length of each roof edge
Lewiston Rain Gutters installs seamless gutters: each run is formed from a single coil of metal to the full length of the roof edge, so there are no joints along the straight sections. The only seams are at the corners and end caps. Fewer seams means fewer places to leak, and that's the main reason seamless gutters replaced the old 10-foot sectional pieces as the standard on homes.
A seamless gutter is fitted to the exact length of your roof edge. Each run is measured, the gutter is formed to that length, and it's hung with a slight slope toward the downspout so water keeps moving instead of sitting in the trough.
Most residential jobs use aluminum K-style gutters, the profile with a flat back and a decorative front that looks like crown molding. We also install steel, copper and half-round gutters when the house or the owner calls for them.
What a complete gutter system includes
- Gutter runs sized to the roof area that drains into them
- Hangers fastened into the fascia board, spaced closely enough to carry snow and debris loads
- Mitered corners and end caps, sealed where the pieces meet
- Outlets and downspouts placed so no run carries more water than it can handle
- Elbows and extensions that carry water away from the foundation instead of dumping it at the wall
When a downspout needs to go farther than an extension allows, we can route it into an underground drain line that carries the water out to the yard.
Gutter problems Lewiston homeowners call us about
Most calls start with something the homeowner saw during a rain or right after one.
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Water pouring over the front edge
Usually a clog at the outlet or in the downspout, a gutter that has lost its slope, or a run that's too small for the roof above it. A cleaning fixes the first one. The other two need the gutter rehung or resized.
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Drips at the corners and seams
Sealant at mitered corners and end caps breaks down over years of sun and temperature swings. On sectional gutters, every joint is a candidate. Resealing works for a while; repeated leaks on an old sectional system are a sign it's time for seamless.
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Gutters sagging or pulling off the house
Older gutters often hang on spikes driven through the gutter into the fascia. Those spikes back out over time. If the fascia behind them is soft, new fasteners won't hold either, and the board needs fascia repair first.
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Water at the foundation or in the crawlspace
A downspout that empties right at the wall puts the whole roof's runoff against the foundation. Longer extensions or a buried drain line usually solve it.
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Peeling paint and stains on fascia and siding
Water getting behind the gutter, or overflowing in the same spot every storm, leaves stains and blistered paint. It's often the first sign of rot in the fascia board.
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Plants, nests, or standing water in the trough
Debris that stays wet long enough to grow weeds is holding water against the metal and the fascia. A gutter cleaning clears it, and a slope check tells you why the water was sitting there.
Replacing old sectional or steel gutters with seamless
If your gutters leak at several joints, sag between fasteners, or have rusted through, replacing them with seamless gutters usually costs less over time than repairing them year after year. Lewiston has a lot of older housing: Census Bureau survey data for the Lewiston School District area shows nearly half of its homes were built before 1970. Many of those houses still have sectional gutters, galvanized steel, or spike-and-ferrule fasteners.
A replacement starts with taking the old gutters down. That's when the fascia board behind them can finally be seen, and on older homes it's common to find soft spots or rot where water sat for years. Any bad sections of board should be fixed before new gutters go up, because a gutter is only as secure as the wood it's screwed into.
Not sure whether yours are worth saving? Our guide to deciding between gutter repair and replacement walks through the signs. If the system is basically sound, gutter repair may be all you need.
Choosing size, profile, and metal
Size. Five-inch K-style gutters handle most Lewiston homes. Six-inch gutters carry noticeably more water and make sense under large or steep roof sections and roof valleys. We explain the difference in more detail in 5-inch vs. 6-inch gutters.
Profile. K-style is the standard on most houses. Half-round gutters have a rounded trough and suit older or traditional homes.
Metal. Aluminum doesn't rust, is light enough for long seamless runs, and comes in many factory colors. Steel is stiffer and stands up better to ladders and impacts. Copper is the long-lived premium option and weathers to a brown and then green patina.
Downspout size. Larger downspouts move more water and clog less often, which matters on long runs and on houses with a lot of trees nearby.
Repairs, cleaning, guards, and the rest of the gutter system
New gutters are our main job. We also handle everything connected to them.
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Gutter repair
Resealing leaking corners, replacing hangers, fixing sagging runs, and resetting slope. Storm and ice damage too. See gutter repair in Lewiston.
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Gutter cleaning
Hand-cleaning troughs, flushing downspouts, and checking for leaks and slope while we're up there. More on what a gutter cleaning includes.
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Gutter guards
Screens, micro-mesh, and solid covers that keep leaves and needles out of the trough. Compare the types on our gutter guards page.
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Downspouts and drain lines
Adding or moving downspouts, extensions, and buried lines that carry roof water away from the house. See downspouts and underground drains.
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Fascia and soffit repair
Replacing rotted fascia boards and damaged soffit, often during a gutter replacement. Details on fascia and soffit repair.
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Copper and half-round
Rounded profiles and copper systems for older homes and owners who want a specific look. More about copper and half-round gutters.
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Commercial gutters
Larger profiles, bigger downspouts, and planning around access for shops, offices, and multi-unit buildings. See commercial gutter work.
What happens after you call Lewiston Rain Gutters
When you call, you talk with us directly about your house. From the first call to cleanup, a new gutter job usually takes 6 steps.
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You tell us what's going on
We ask about the house: one story or two, what the gutters are doing now, and whether you want new gutters, a repair, or something else. Questions about our registration, insurance, or warranty terms get answered on this call.
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We schedule a visit
We set a time to come out and look at the house in person. Prices depend on the work, so we don't guess over the phone.
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We measure and inspect
We measure each run, count corners and downspout locations, look at how the roof drains, and check the fascia boards for soft spots.
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You get a price and a plan
We explain what we recommend, including sizes, downspout placement, and any fascia repair, and give you the price before any work is scheduled.
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Installation day
Old gutters come down, fascia repairs are made, the new seamless runs are formed and hung with the correct slope, and downspouts and extensions go on.
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Water test and cleanup
We run water through the system to confirm it drains to the outlets without dripping at the seams, then clean up the work area.
What decides the price of new gutters
The price of a seamless gutter job comes mostly from the length of gutter, the number of corners and downspouts, and how hard the roof edge is to reach. Material choice and the condition of the wood behind the gutters make up most of the rest.
- Linear footage of gutter and downspout
- Height and access: a second story, steep slopes, or tight side yards take more time and equipment
- Corners and outlets: every miter and downspout adds parts and labor
- Size and metal: 6-inch costs more than 5-inch; steel and copper cost more than aluminum
- Tear-off: removing old gutters on a replacement job
- Fascia repair found once old gutters come down
- Extras: gutter guards, heat cables, or underground drain lines
We don't publish set prices because two houses on the same street can be very different jobs. For a deeper explanation of each factor, read our guide to seamless gutter cost in Lewiston.
When a gutter problem can't wait
Call right away, day or night, if a gutter has torn loose and is hanging, or if water is going somewhere it can do real damage. We answer the phone 24 hours a day and will tell you how soon we can get there.
Lewiston gets strong wind events. On December 17, 2025, gusts up to 85 mph hit Lewiston, Moscow, and Pullman, according to the Associated Press. Wind like that can pry a loose gutter off the fascia or rip guards away.
Call immediately if:
- A gutter section is hanging off the house or swinging over a walkway, driveway, or entry
- A detached gutter or downspout is near the electrical service line or meter
- Overflow is pouring into a window well, basement stairwell, or crawlspace vent
- Ice and snow are pulling a gutter away from the fascia
- Water is running behind the gutter and into the wall or soffit
Until we arrive, keep people and cars out from under a loose gutter, and don't climb a ladder in wind or on ice to fix it yourself.
Call (208) 858-8002 nowWhy Lewiston's dry climate hides gutter problems until spring
Lewiston has a semi-arid climate, so gutters can sit for weeks without carrying any water. A clogged outlet, a run that has lost its slope, or a corner that has started to leak gives no sign until a real rain arrives. When it does, the problem shows up all at once, usually as water spilling at the foundation.
- About 12.9 in.average yearly precipitation in Lewiston
- March to Maythe wettest stretch of the year, led by May at about 1.7 in.
- About 42 daysa year reach 90°F or hotter
- About 10 to 13 in.of snow in an average season
Source: NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Clean and inspect before spring, not during it
Because the wettest months are March, April, and May, late fall and early spring are the right times to clean gutters and check slope and seams. Fixing a problem in February is easier than finding it during a May downpour.
Summer heat moves long gutter runs
Aluminum expands as it heats up. On a 40-foot run, the change in length between a cold winter morning and a hot July afternoon can reach about half an inch. That movement works against sealant at corners and end caps every year. Correct hanger spacing, good sealant, and an expansion joint on very long runs keep that movement from turning into leaks.
Ice dams happen here, but not on every house
Lewiston's valley winters are mild for Idaho, with only about two weeks of days that stay below freezing in a typical year. Ice dams aren't a yearly problem for most homes. They do show up on shaded north-facing eaves, low-slope roof sections, and houses where heat escapes into the attic. On those spots, heat cables run along the roof edge and through the gutter and downspout keep a path open for meltwater. We install them only where they solve a real problem.
Homes in the Orchards sit around 1,400 feet, roughly 650 feet higher than downtown, so conditions aren't identical across the city. We check each house's exposure.
Gutter work across Lewiston, from downtown to the Orchards
We work throughout the City of Lewiston. That includes the older Normal Hill neighborhood near Lewis-Clark State College; the Orchards, the large residential area on higher ground in the southern half of the city, including South Central Orchards and the streets along Thain Road; Echo Hills on the west side; and downtown.
The gutter work changes with the age of the house. On older homes, a job is more likely to include fascia repair and tearing off sectional or steel gutters. On newer homes, calls are more often about guards, added downspouts, or moving water away from the foundation. See the full list on our areas we serve page.
We don't currently take jobs outside the Lewiston city area.
A local Lewiston gutter company
Lewiston Rain Gutters is a local gutter company based at 3350 11th St in Lewiston. We install, repair, and clean gutters on homes and commercial buildings across the city.
- More than 5 years of gutter work
- Residential and commercial buildings
- Phones answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Ask us about our Idaho contractor registration, insurance, and warranty terms when you call. We answer those questions before any work is scheduled.
Questions about seamless gutters in Lewiston
Does a house in Lewiston really need gutters with so little rain?
Yes. Lewiston averages under 13 inches of precipitation a year, but much of it lands in spring, and every inch of rain on a 2,000 square foot roof is roughly 1,250 gallons of water. Without gutters, that water drops straight along the foundation, splashes the siding, and wears trenches in the soil under the eaves.
How long does it take to install seamless gutters?
A typical single-story house is usually a one-day job. Two-story homes, long or complicated rooflines, fascia repair, and underground drain lines all add time. We give you a realistic schedule once we've seen the house.
Should I get 5-inch or 6-inch gutters?
Most homes do well with 5-inch K-style gutters. Six-inch gutters make sense when a large or steep roof section drains into one run, when a valley dumps water into a single corner, or when you want room for gutter guards without losing capacity. We size each run based on the roof above it.
Can you give me a price for new gutters over the phone?
Not an accurate one. The price depends on the type of work, the footage, the number of corners and downspouts, the height of the roof, and the condition of the fascia. We ask about the house when you call and give you a firm price after measuring.
Do I need a permit to replace gutters in Lewiston?
Many cities don't require a permit just to replace gutters on an existing house, but rules vary, and drainage changes can be treated differently. Check with the City of Lewiston building department before work starts, especially if the job changes where water discharges or ties into a storm line. Ask us and we'll tell you what we know.
Can gutter guards go on my existing gutters?
Often, yes, as long as the gutters are solid, properly pitched, and fastened well. Guards on a sagging or leaking gutter just hide the problem, so we check the gutters first and tell you if a repair or replacement should come before the guards.
Which Lewiston neighborhoods do you work in?
We work across the City of Lewiston, including Normal Hill, the Orchards, South Central Orchards, the Thain Road area, Echo Hills, and downtown. We don't currently take jobs outside the Lewiston city area.
Do you install gutters on commercial buildings?
Yes. We handle commercial gutter work in Lewiston, which often means larger gutter profiles, bigger downspouts, and more planning for access and drainage.
Talk to us about new gutters for your Lewiston home
Call Lewiston Rain Gutters at (208) 858-8002. Tell us about the house and what the gutters are doing, and we'll set up a time to measure and give you a price. We answer 24 hours a day, every day.
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