Minneapolis homes in neighborhoods like Northeast and Longfellow often see gutters fail where the fascia meets the roof edge. Cheap crews skip the proper hangers and the weight of spring snow pulls everything loose. We use 5 inch K style aluminum with hidden hangers every 24 inches so it holds through the humid continental winters. Warm humid summers add another problem when leaves pack the troughs and hold moisture against the wood.
Hennepin County requires permits on any commercial gutter job over 200 linear feet. We pull those and schedule the inspection so the building owner stays clear. Homeowners in Uptown and the North Loop skip permits on straight residential swaps but still need the work done right before the first freeze. A common shortcut we see is reusing old spikes instead of screw in hangers which lets the gutter twist after two seasons of ice.
Ice dams form fast when warm attic air melts snow on the roof and it refreezes at the cold eaves. That water finds every seam in old gutters and runs behind the fascia. We replace the section with new aluminum and add a short extension so flow clears the foundation by at least 5 feet. Powderhorn and Camden houses with low pitch roofs need the larger 6 inch size to move volume during the sudden spring melts.
Call 24/7 when gutters are dumping water next to the house. We show up from the Broadway shop same day and get the line running before the next snow.
Gutter Installation and Repair Services We Offer
✓Emergency Gutter Repair Minneapolis
Same day fix for split seams or pulled hangers after ice dam blowouts. We carry 5 inch aluminum stock on the truck so most jobs finish in one visit.
✓Seamless Aluminum Gutter Installation
Custom run 5 or 6 inch K style hung on hidden brackets every 24 inches. Takes one day on a typical two story house in Southwest or University.
✓Commercial Gutter Replacement
Larger 7 inch box gutters and scuppers on retail and apartment buildings. We handle the Hennepin permit and schedule the city inspection.
✓Gutter Guard Installation
Mesh or solid covers over existing troughs to block maple and oak leaves. Cuts cleanouts from four times a year to once in the fall.
✓Downspout Repair and Extension
Replace crushed elbows and add 5 foot extensions to push water past the foundation. Common on older homes near the Mississippi Riverfront.
Gutter Installation and Repair Cost in Minneapolis, MN
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Repair split gutter seam | $185–$375 | Access and whether fascia needs sistering |
| Full seamless gutter install per foot | $9–$14 | 5 inch vs 6 inch and story height |
| Add gutter guards to existing line | $4–$7 | Mesh or solid cover and number of downspouts |
| Commercial box gutter replacement | $18–$26 | Size, scuppers, and permit fees |
| Downspout extension add on | $65–$120 | Length and whether concrete cutting is needed |
| Free estimate on gutter work | Free | Call during business hours or use 24/7 line for emergencies |
Ranges are typical for Minneapolis, MN and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Walk the roof edge
Check every hanger, joint, and pitch for 45 minutes while noting ice dam stains and fascia rot.
- 2
Remove old sections
Take down damaged runs and haul debris same day so nothing sits in the yard overnight.
- 3
Hang new gutters
Cut seamless aluminum on site and screw in place with 2 inch lag screws into rafter tails.
- 4
Test and clean up
Run water through the full line and pick up metal shavings before we leave the job.
Pricing
Most residential jobs land between $1,100 and $2,800 depending on linear feet and access.