Gutters may seem like the least important part of your home. Still, the reality is, they play a significant role in directing rainwater away from your home, hence preventing water damage, foundational damages, and such like problems.

And like any other functional component of your home, gutter systems do fail at some point.

So, as much as gutter replacement or repair may not be a fancy home improvement, sometimes that is the only way out.

To prevent being caught off guard by problems associated with gutter failure, use this checklist to determine if your gutter system needs to be replaced;

Your gutters are sagging or has an improper pitch
There are cracks or gaps in your gutter system
The downspout is separated
There’s mold or mildew in your roofing, on walls near the gutters or in your basement
Formation of rust
Paint is peeling, which may symbolize leaking gutters
Evidence of water damage
Presence of standing waters on your foundation
Flooded basement
You’ve come across a couple of unidentifiable screws and nails
And much more

All these indicate that your gutter system is failing, so if your gutter system checks any of these signs, it could be time to call in an expert for either gutter repair or replacement.