New runs, replacements and extensions that carry water a proper distance from the wall — with elbows and kick-outs placed so the discharge never ices over your walkway.
Your eavestrough only does its job if the downspout carries that water somewhere useful. A short run that discharges right at the foundation is one of the most common causes of a wet Edmonton basement — the water pools against the wall, soaks the backfill and finds the cold joint into your basement.
We install and repair downspouts sized to your roof area, with the right number of runs so water actually clears in a heavy rain, and extensions that move the discharge a proper distance from the wall. Kick-outs and splash zones are placed so nothing freezes across your walkway or driveway come winter.
The single biggest cause of a wet basement. A downspout that ends right at the foundation dumps roof water exactly where you don't want it — an extension fixes it in an afternoon.
Downspouts get knocked loose by ladders, snow load and lawn equipment. A crushed elbow or a section pulled off the trough means water sheets down the wall instead of draining.
An undersized system backs up and overflows in a heavy prairie downpour. We add downspouts where the roof area demands them, so the trough actually clears in a storm.
Every install ends with a flow test and before-and-after photos — sent before the invoice, so you can see the run without heading outside.
From a single extension to a whole new system — here's what a downspout visit can cover.
Complete new downspouts sized to your roof area and colour-matched to the existing trough, with the right number of runs to clear a heavy rain.
Crushed elbows and dented sections swapped out. We replace just the damaged piece and re-secure the run to the wall properly.
Extensions that move water a proper distance from the foundation, with splash blocks or roll-out extensions where they make sense.
Discharge points placed and angled so meltwater doesn't ice across your walkway, driveway or steps through an Edmonton winter.
Blocked downspouts cleared and flushed to the discharge, so water actually leaves the system instead of backing up into the trough.
Every install and repair is water-tested on the spot and documented with before-and-after photos, so you know it drains right.
We look at roof area, existing runs and where water is actually going — and where it's pooling. The fix often isn't where the problem shows.
One number, itemised by run and extension. We'll recommend the number of downspouts your roof actually needs — no more, no less.
New runs and extensions installed, colour-matched and fastened to the wall properly, with discharge routed clear of walkways.
We run water through and confirm it clears the foundation, then send before-and-after photos. You pay once you've seen it drain.
As a rule of thumb, at least 1.2 to 1.8 metres (4–6 feet) away from the foundation, discharging onto a surface that slopes away from the house. On tighter lots we use roll-out extensions or route to a splash zone. The goal is simple: get the water far enough out that it drains away from the wall, not back toward it.
It depends on roof area and trough length. A common guideline is one downspout per roughly 40 feet of gutter run, but steep roofs and large surfaces need more. If your trough overflows in heavy rain even when it's clean, you're likely short a downspout — we'll size it properly during the assessment.
We can connect to an existing buried drain or weeping tile outlet and make sure the downspout ties in cleanly. New underground drainage installation and grading are separate excavation work outside gutter services, but we'll tell you exactly what's needed and can point you to the right trade.
Yes — we colour-match to your existing eavestrough and fascia in the common aluminium colours, and match the profile (3×4 or 2×3) so it looks like it was always there. If you have an unusual colour, we'll confirm the closest match before ordering.
Often, yes. Ice at the bottom of a downspout usually comes from discharge pooling and refreezing at the base, or a blocked run holding water. We re-route the discharge away from foot traffic, clear any blockage, and where a roofline keeps repeating the problem we can advise on heat cable. It's one of the more common winter calls we get.
A single extension or elbow replacement is a small flat fee; a complete new run or adding downspouts is quoted by length and number after the assessment. You always get one fixed written number before any work begins — no surprises on invoice day.
Free written quote, one-day install, discharge routed clear of your walkways. Serving Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park and surrounding areas.
