Seamless gutter installation, repair, and cleaning in the South Bay, Los Angeles. Aluminum, copper, and leaf-guard systems. Paragon Home Services serves Redondo Beach, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, and all South Bay cities.
Sized correctly. Pitched correctly. Tied to drainage.
Gutters protect the foundation, the stucco, and the landscaping from the concentrated water coming off your roof. South Bay homes often have undersized 5-inch gutters on roof areas that need 6-inch with oversized downspouts. Paragon sizes the gutter system to actual roof drainage area, pitches the runs to drain fully, and ties downspouts into a real surface or subsurface drainage path — not a splash block that sends water back at the foundation.
II.WHY IT MATTERS
Why Most Gutter Installs Fail
Sizing Math, Not Eyeballing
A 5-inch K-style gutter handles roughly 5,000 sq ft of roof area at typical South Bay rainfall intensity. A 6-inch handles closer to 7,500. Larger roofs and steep pitches concentrate water faster. We calculate roof drainage area and rainfall intensity to size the system correctly — not just match what was there.
Pitch and Hangers
Gutters need a quarter-inch of pitch per 10 feet to drain. Sagging hangers, water pooling, and tiger-stripe stains all trace back to bad pitch or undersized hangers. We use hidden hangers at 24-inch spacing minimum (16-inch in heavy-rain areas) and verify pitch before sealing seams.
Downspouts to a Real Drain
A downspout that ends at a splash block sends water right back to the foundation — exactly what the gutter was supposed to prevent. We tie downspouts into existing yard drains, popup emitters, or new French-drain runs so the water actually leaves the property.
III.PROCESS
Our Gutter Process
01Roof and drainage assessment — we measure roof drainage area, identify existing yard drainage, and note any erosion or stucco-staining patterns.
02Sizing proposal — gutter size, downspout count and size, and downspout termination plan documented.
03Old gutter removal — existing gutters and any rotted fascia identified.
04Fascia repair as needed — rotted fascia replaced before new gutter is hung.
05Seamless gutter formed on-site — single-piece runs minimize seams and leak points.
06Hanger installation and pitching — hidden hangers at correct spacing, runs pitched and verified with a level.
07Downspout installation and drainage tie-in — downspouts run to existing yard drains, popups, or new drainage as scoped.
08Final water test and walkthrough — we run water through the system to verify drainage.
IV.CAPABILITIES
Gutter Capabilities
Seamless aluminum gutters (K-style and half-round)
Copper and zinc gutters
5-inch and 6-inch profiles
Oversized 3x4 downspouts
Leaf guard systems (micro-mesh and reverse-curve)
Downspout drainage tie-in (popup, French drain, or yard drain)
Fascia repair and replacement
Gutter cleaning and inspection
Tiger-stripe cleaning and gutter face restoration
Same-day emergency leak repair
V.FAQ
Gutters — Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I clean my gutters in the South Bay?
Twice a year for most South Bay homes — late spring after eucalyptus and palm shedding, and late fall after deciduous tree leaf drop. Properties under heavy tree canopy (Hollywood Riviera, parts of PV) may need quarterly cleaning. Homes with leaf guards typically still need an annual inspection and rinse.
Are leaf guards worth the cost?
Quality micro-mesh leaf guards reduce gutter cleaning frequency by 70–80% and pay back in 4–6 years on most properties. Bargain bristle-brush and foam inserts work poorly and trap debris inside the gutter. We install only mesh systems that have proven durability in marine air.
Can you repair gutters or do they always need replacement?
Sectional gutters with localized leaks at seams or end caps are repairable. Long sagging runs, oxidized seamless gutters with multiple leaks, or gutters installed with insufficient pitch are usually past repair — the labor to chase leaks exceeds the cost of replacement.
Do I need 5-inch or 6-inch gutters?
Most South Bay single-story homes are well-served by 5-inch K-style with 2x3 downspouts. Two-story homes, homes with steep roof pitches, or roofs over 3,000 square feet usually benefit from 6-inch gutters with 3x4 downspouts. We calculate it based on your actual roof — not a generic recommendation.
VI.THE PARAGON DIFFERENCE
The Work
Seamless gutter installation, downspout extension, leaf guards, and gutter cleaning.
The Paragon Difference
We size the gutter to your actual roof drainage area and pitch the runs correctly — most installs use one-size-fits-all and overflow in the first heavy rain.
