The short answer
Choose a gutter contractor who holds a Virginia contractor license, shows proof of insurance, forms seamless gutters on site, puts the metal gauge and hanger type in writing, sizes downspouts for your roof, and makes sure the drip edge feeds into the gutter. Ask whether their own crew does the work.
By the Roofing & Gutter Ethics team. Updated November 2026.
Questions to ask every contractor
- Are you licensed in Virginia? You can look up any license on the Virginia DPOR website.
- Can I see your insurance certificate? General liability and workers compensation.
- Is the gutter seamless, formed on site? Seamless runs have far fewer places to leak.
- What gauge is the aluminum? Thin stock is the most common shortcut. Get the thickness in writing on the quote.
- What hangers, and how far apart? Hidden screw hangers, closely spaced, hold better than old spikes.
- What size downspouts? Three by four inch downspouts move much more water than two by three.
- How does the drip edge meet the gutter? It should feed into the back wall of the gutter, not stop behind it.
- Will you check the fascia first? New gutters on rotted wood will pull loose.
- Does your own crew do the work? Many companies sell the job and subcontract it.
- What is the warranty, in writing? On both materials and workmanship.
Red flags
- A price with no gauge, size or hanger details on it
- Pressure to decide today
- Gutter guards pushed as a way to never clean again
- No photos of past work, no reviews, no license number
- Cash only, or a large deposit before any material is ordered
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Our crew forms seamless gutter on site from the truck, checks the fascia and drip edge before anything goes up, and documents the job with photos you keep. We are licensed in Virginia (2705155080) and insured, and our own team does the work.