Gutters are one of the most overlooked components of a home's exterior, and one of the most important. Their job is straightforward — collect rainwater from the roof and direct it away from the foundation, siding, and landscaping. When gutters are missing, clogged, improperly pitched, or pulling away from the fascia, that water goes somewhere it should not. Over time, that leads to foundation erosion, siding rot, basement moisture, and landscaping damage that costs far more to fix than a properly functioning gutter system would have cost to install or repair in the first place. At Bichon Roofing & General Contractor, we install and repair gutters as part of our full exterior scope — and we treat them as the protective system they actually are.

Gulf Coast rainfall is not light. Texas City and the surrounding area sees significant rainfall throughout the year, and during storm season the volume of water a roof sheds in a short period can overwhelm a gutter system that is undersized, improperly sloped, or partially blocked. We size gutter systems correctly for the roof area they serve and install them with the right pitch to keep water moving toward downspouts rather than pooling and overflowing. Downspout placement and extension are just as important as the gutters themselves — we make sure water is directed well away from the home's foundation and not just dumped at the base of the wall.

Gutter repair is frequently needed after Gulf Coast storm seasons. Wind can pull gutters away from fascia boards, debris causes blockages that lead to overflow and weight-related sagging, and hail can dent and compromise gutter sections. We repair what can be fixed and replace what cannot — and we do it as part of a broader roofing and exterior assessment so nothing gets missed. If your gutters in Texas City, Galveston, or the surrounding area are not performing the way they should, call (713) 319-5814 and let us take a look.