Eavestrough & Gutters in Ontario
What eavestrough and gutter work covers
Eavestrough (Ontario's word for gutters) is the channel system that catches roof runoff and directs it away from your foundation, siding, and walkways. Contractors in this category handle new installation, replacement of old or damaged sections, downspout placement and extensions, leaf guard and gutter guard fitting, seasonal cleaning, and repairs after ice damage or storms. Many also do fascia and soffit work at the same time, since eavestrough is fastened directly to the fascia board and problems in one often show up in the other.
We list 306 businesses doing this work across Ontario, ranging from small crews that focus only on eavestrough to larger roofing companies that offer it as part of a full exterior package.
What to look for before hiring
Material and gauge matter more than most homeowners expect. Aluminum is the standard choice in most of the province, and a heavier gauge (.027" or thicker) resists denting from ladders, ice, and hail better than the thin stock some low-cost installers use. Seamless eavestrough, formed on-site from a coil rather than bolted together in short sections, is now the norm for a reason: fewer joints means fewer leak points. Ask how many downspouts a quote includes and where they'll be placed, since undersized or poorly positioned downspouts are a common cause of overflow and foundation problems later. A written quote should specify linear footage, gauge, color, downspout count, and whether old eavestrough removal and disposal is included.
It's also worth asking about slope and hanger spacing, since sagging or ponding water usually traces back to hangers spaced too far apart or a trough hung without enough pitch toward the downspouts.
How we score contractors in this category
Our ranking weighs the same factors across all 306 listings: review volume and rating trends over time, response consistency, licensing and insurance where it's disclosed, and how complaints (if any) were handled. See the ranked guide to eavestrough and gutter contractors for the current order, and read our methodology page for the full breakdown of how scores are calculated.
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All eavestrough & gutters, ranked by score and relevance
We found 514 businesses offering eavestrough & gutters; 102 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is eavestrough & gutters, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.
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Common questions about eavestrough & gutters
- How much does eavestrough installation cost in Ontario?
- Most seamless aluminum eavestrough runs roughly $8 to $14 per linear foot installed, depending on gauge, color, house height, and how many downspouts and corners are needed. A typical detached home might land somewhere between $1,500 and $4,000 for a full replacement, with steep rooflines, multiple stories, or leaf guard add-ons pushing that higher.
- How often should eavestrough be cleaned or replaced?
- Cleaning is generally needed twice a year, once after spring pollen and again after fall leaf drop, more often if you're under mature trees. Well-installed aluminum eavestrough typically lasts 20 to 25 years before you're dealing with enough dents, sagging, or corrosion at seams to justify full replacement.
- What should I expect during an eavestrough installation?
- A crew will remove the old system, check and repair the fascia board if it's soft or rotted, then form new seamless sections on-site using a portable roll-forming machine matched to your house's exact runs. Expect them to reset the pitch toward downspouts, add or reposition hangers, and haul away the old material. Most straightforward jobs on a single-story or two-story home finish in a day.
- How can I tell if a gutter installation was done well?
- Check that water flows toward the downspouts with no visible ponding or reverse slope, that hangers are spaced closely enough to prevent sagging (generally every 24 to 36 inches), that seams and end caps are sealed without visible gaps, and that downspouts extend far enough from the foundation to actually move water away rather than dumping it against the wall.
Guides to choosing eavestrough & gutters
- Winter roof and gutter safety in Ontario: snow load, ice, and when to call a pro
How Ontario winters stress roofs and gutters, the safety hazards to watch for at home, and when a problem needs a professional rather than a homeowner fix.