We carry full-coverage insurance for our vehicles, as well as general liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000 through Progressive Insurance.

Yes. We are a proper and legally licensed business with the Florida Division of Corporations. You can find our active listing under our name, Gecko Gutter LLC, on the Florida Division of Corporations website here: www.sunbiz.org

Gutter installation is considered an optional exterior attachment. Because gutters do not affect the structural integrity of your home, they do not require a license from Florida's Division of Professional Licensure.

Unfortunately, our insurance policy does not provide coverage for work on rooflines greater than one story. If you have a two-story home with multiple rooflines, and your project is solely for gutter installation, repair, or leaf guard on the single-story areas, we can perform the work on the single-story areas.

As of 2022, Orange, Seminole, and Lake Counties do not require a permit for gutter installation. Individual counties in Florida have different permitting rules. If you are located outside these areas, please check with the permitting office for your county.

Some HOAs require prior approval of your chosen gutter color, a copy of your contractor’s license and insurance for their files, and/or written authorization before proceeding with your gutter installation. You will need to check with your property's HOA to determine their specific requirements.

The most common way gutters fail is at the seams, where pieces are joined. A seamless gutter means that all of your straight pieces of gutter will be run out in one continuous piece, with fewer seams to invite leakage or ruin the smooth line of your gutter.

Aluminum is the most common gutter material by far, with vinyl coming in a distant second. Vinyl is the cheapest option; however, aluminum gutters are stronger than vinyl, allowing them to carry more water. Aluminum is not affected by the Florida sun, lasting around 20 years with regular maintenance.

Corrosion is a generic term that refers to the deterioration of a material, usually metals and alloys (metal mixed with other metals or elements).

Rust is only one type of corrosion, and the only metal that rusts is iron! Since our aluminum gutters are 100% aluminum (not an alloy) and have no iron in them, they will not rust.

Here comes the BUT. Aluminum does not rust, but it does corrode in other ways! Aluminum is a highly reactive metal, which means that it reacts with a variety of things such as:

–overly acidic rainwater (can be caused by car exhaust and other air pollutants)

– various materials and elements found in sand and dirt (carried into your gutters on windy days just as it builds up on your vehicle)

–decomposing vegetation such as leaves left in gutters

–ingredients like silica in the shingle grit that wears off of your roof

Eventually, as with any material, your aluminum gutters will begin to show visible corrosive deterioration. These processes will lead to leaks, and require replacement. How long will that process take? The standard usable life of gutters is 20+ years. The “+” depends strongly on how well they are maintained.

The takeaway here is: The cleaner you keep your gutters the better they can fend off the corrosive process, giving you every penny’s worth out of your rain gutter investment.

Residential, K-style gutter comes in 5", 6", and 7" widths.

5" is generally insufficient to handle the amount of water that runs off of a roof in heavy Florida rains, and can usually only be found in building supply stores for installation by homeowners.

We offer strong, 6", seamless gutter, which capably handles the large amounts of water that is regularly encountered during our long rainy season.

If you have a tile or metal roof, 7" gutter is strongly recommended. Tile and metal roofs overhang the edges of the roof farther than standard shingles. This additional 1-2" overhang blocks a portion of the gutter, requiring the extra inch provided by 7" gutters to make up the difference. This ensures that rainwater goes in the gutter and not over the gutter.

Please feel free to call our office for recommendations for businesses that install 7" gutter.

K-style gutter is the type of gutter you will see on 90% of residential homes. The back is flat so that your home's fascia can support it (see images below), and the front is bowed out to catch the greatest amount of rain during heavy rainfall.

The easy answer is to discuss your home's unique issues with one of our estimators. Other than that, we'd recommend you start by identifying any suspected problem areas, such as areas where:

a) water is digging troughs in the ground, wearing soil away from the exterior corners, walls, and foundation of your home

b) excess rainwater is carrying supporting earth away from sidewalks, patios, A/C pads, landscaping, etc.

c) you see mold growing on the fascia or walls of your home

d) dirt and mud are splashing onto the paint, stucco, or siding of your home

e) water accumulates, impeding use of the area

f) water is sitting, inviting insects and mosquito breeding

We are always available to perform repairs large and small. A $250 minimum labor charge will apply for repairs to offset the truck's dispatching, machine and tools, gas, labor, insurance, and administrative costs.

We offer a lifetime warranty on labor and a 20 year warranty on materials.