Gutter & eavestrough guides

Straight answers on what things cost, what to ask a contractor, and what is worth paying for. Written to be useful whether or not you ever request a quote here.

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Gutter vs eavestrough: what's the difference?

Nothing at all — they are two words for the same thing. Which one you hear depends entirely on where in Canada you live.

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Pricing
How much do gutters cost in Canada?
Realistic 2026 ranges for installation, replacement, repairs and cleaning — plus the four things that actually move a quote.
6 min read
Materials
5-inch vs 6-inch gutters: which do you need?
6-inch carries about 40% more water for roughly 15–20% more cost. Here is when that trade is worth making.
4 min read
Gutter Guards
Are gutter guards worth it in Canada?
Sometimes. It depends almost entirely on the trees over your roof — and no guard makes a system maintenance-free.
5 min read
Maintenance
How often should gutters be cleaned?
Twice a year for most Canadian homes — and the timing matters more than the frequency.
3 min read
Repairs
Signs your eavestrough needs replacing, not repairing
Repairs are the right call more often than contractors admit. Here is where the line actually falls.
4 min read
Seasonal Maintenance
Ice dams and frozen gutters: what actually fixes them
Ice at the roof edge is almost never a gutter problem. Treating it as one wastes money every winter.
5 min read
Materials
Aluminum vs steel gutters in Canada
Aluminum wins for almost every Canadian home. Steel earns its place in a few specific situations.
4 min read

Want to do it yourself?

Step-by-step guides to cleaning, sealing and re-hanging your own gutters — and a straight answer on the jobs that are not worth your Saturday.

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Gutter & eavestrough guides

Gutter vs eavestrough: what's the difference?

How much do gutters cost in Canada?

5-inch vs 6-inch gutters: which do you need?

Are gutter guards worth it in Canada?

How often should gutters be cleaned?

Signs your eavestrough needs replacing, not repairing

Ice dams and frozen gutters: what actually fixes them

Aluminum vs steel gutters in Canada

Want to do it yourself?

By topic

Ready for real numbers on your house?