Gutters Aren’t Always Enough For Your Florida Home

Sometimes we get called about a gutter problem and discover the gutters aren’t actually the whole problem.

The homeowner has water standing in the yard. A soggy area that never seems to dry. Water collecting near the house every time it rains.

The gutters may be doing exactly what they’re supposed to do.

The water just doesn’t have anywhere good to go after that.

Look at the Whole Property

Proper water management starts at the roof, but it doesn’t end there.

Some Florida properties naturally have low areas or poor drainage. With the amount of rain we get throughout Bay County and Gulf County, those problems can become pretty obvious during the summer.

That’s where solutions such as french drains and custom drainage systems come into play.

A french drain can help collect and redirect water away from problem areas instead of letting it sit around your home or yard.

The right solution depends entirely on the property.

That’s why Hometown Gutters looks beyond simply putting gutters on a house. We want to understand where the water is coming from and where it needs to go.

If you’re constantly dealing with standing water, erosion, overflowing gutters, or a soggy yard in Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach, Wewahitchka, Lynn Haven, or surrounding areas, let’s take a look at the bigger picture.