Downspout Repair and Drainage Correction — Greater Seattle
WA contractor #1STCHCC921OE. Serving King, Snohomish and Pierce counties.
The gutter is fine. The water is still ending up at your foundation.
This is one of the most common misdiagnoses in the home exterior market. Homeowners see the overflow and assume the gutter is the problem. Sometimes it is. But frequently the gutter is working — it's catching the water and routing it to the downspout — and the downspout is depositing that water within three feet of the foundation.
Gutters don't protect your foundation. Proper drainage does.
Downspouts terminating too close to the foundation
The standard residential downspout extension isn't always enough. We assess the actual grade and extend runs far enough that water drains away from the structure — not pools against it.
Downspouts routing toward low spots
In some installs, downspouts route water toward a low point in the yard that collects near the house. We redirect placement or add underground runs to grade.
Disconnected or crushed underground drains
If you have underground downspout drains, they clog, offset, or crush over time. We scope, clear, and repair or replace as needed.
Downspout placement that creates splash zones
Where a downspout terminates against hardscape or bare soil, splash erosion is slow but constant. We add splash blocks, extensions, or underground runs depending on the situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my downspouts are the problem?
What's an underground drain run?
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Send photos of where your downspouts terminate. We'll tell you if that's the problem.