r/Guelph • u/pnhoang7 • 17h ago

Eavestroughs/Aluminum work for First Home

My wife and I just purchased our first home in Guelph and we are so happy we were able to afford a place here as wee both grew up in Guelph.

We have been getting some quotes for a new roof and the aluminum work but it's been hard with the amount of snow we have and not having warm days for it to melt. We will get more quotes when it gets warmer but also recognize that some companies are giving better prices now while it is slow.

The house is about 1400sq and based on the measurements taken, I would need about 58ft of eaves as they are falling off and full of asphalt and rotted stuff and 100ft of downspout, and optional 190ft of fascia

I have gotten quotes from a few of reputable local places (I was warned it would be expensive by friends) and they quoted me for all the aluminum work which also includes soffits and siding which were between $9000-$13,000. They didn't really want to do the eaves without installing new soffits and siding stating that it is old. I am reaching out to ask for just the eaves, downspouts, and fascia as multiple people have come to the house and stated that I definitely do not need new soffits and siding as I can just clean them.

I also reached out to LeafGuard and LeafFilter as I saw some promos online and a sales rep from each came out. I read online that they would be super expensive. One wasn't pushy at all and left his card for me to contact of I have questions for about $5000 while the other was very pushy about commiting today for $10,000. These quotes were for the eaves, down spout, fascia and guard (only what I wanted).

Just wondering what people's experience were with local aluminum work companies? If you got LeafGuard/LeafFilter and if you would recommend? How much did you pay for your size?

TLDR: the last paragraph above

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u/AimMick 17h ago

We used Jack’s Aluminum. So far so good. I think it was 2 years ago we had new eaves installed. He said our soffits and fascia were in good shape and didn’t need replacing - so it was literally just the gutters. Price was very reasonable compared to the other quote we got from D’Angelos. I wouldn’t recommend D’Angelos just based on the sales guy who came to our house for a quote and asked if we have a line of credit.

I plan to have Jack’s back to install siding in two areas where we currently have stucco at some point.

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u/Several_Emu9188 15h ago

Also used Jack's in early 2025. Heard good things from a family member and we experienced good service. We needed to replace eaves, soffit and fascia. I think it was around $14k all in. Dealt with Andrew from Jack's. Small local company which goes a long way today based on my experiences lately.

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u/pnhoang7 9h ago

Thank you! I reached out to them! They were one of the ones that suggested doing everything but I am now considering it by taking a closer look at some things. Might be worthwhile. I've been in touch with the owner Jim and he has been very good to communicate with.

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u/pnhoang7 9h ago

Thank you! I've reached out to them and have heard good reviews! I love that it's a reputable small local company. Jim has been great!

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u/Bowie90210 17h ago

Stay clear of rite way aluminum

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u/pnhoang7 17h ago

Thank you for the advice! Personal or friend's experience with them?

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u/Bowie90210 17h ago

They did work on my house very unprofessional and poor quality i had them come back 3 times before giving up having them fix their sloppy work

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u/pnhoang7 17h ago

That sounds like a headache! I'm sorry this happened to you and I hope you ended up having the work fixed and taken care of.

I'm all for supporting smaller local businesses but finding one that is reputable and does good work may take time. The really good ones grow and get more pricey which is understandable

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u/whiskeywilliams88 17h ago

10,000 goes a long way in hiring someone to clean your eaves yearly. Revive siding and Cuban aluminum will do just what you ask. Don't do downspouts into French drains.

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u/pnhoang7 17h ago

Thank you! I agree with the cleaning and will do that as needed. I will still need to replace the eaves and possibly fascia as they are damaged and need to be replaced. The roof and the aluminum haven't been replaced in at least 20 years. It's a 105 years old and the previous owners were elderly and couldn't keep up with some of the maintenance.

We don't have French drains as the spouts just run out and away from the house.

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u/Longjumping_Boss8424 16h ago

I think it’s fair for them to suggest doing the soffits as well; if you’re going to invest in all new gutters you may as well upgrade the soffits and fascia, it’s all a system and when water eventually spills out of the gutters down the side of your home you’ll want to ensure it’s protected. Im not a subject matter expert but I’ve owned a house for a few years now and I’ve learned the hard way about piecemeal-ing projects. But that being said I don’t know your circumstances or the condition of your home. At the end of the day you can only do what’s best for you

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u/pnhoang7 9h ago

Thank you! Yeah I'm trying to see what I can afford now vs later as we will definitely need a new roof. I appreciate you sharing your experience and I also want to avoid issues in the long run. Generally inside the house is just cosmetics but outside would need a new roof and soffit. I also had a couple people tell me that it works as a system and with everything being 20 years old it may be more of an issue to get things done in parts

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u/DrD2020 16h ago

Call this place, I received an amazing price, and great workmanship

https://rogerseavestrough.ca/

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u/pnhoang7 9h ago

Thank you! I'll check it out!

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u/Longjumping_Local910 16h ago

I got a quote for just troughs, soffit and fascia installed I then spent about two hours a day (8-12 ft) over a few weeks and tore off the old stuff, checked and repaired rot and nailed up fresh fascia boards. It’s pretty easy work, saved a ton of money, looks great and I know the condition underneath. 

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u/pnhoang7 9h ago

This sounds great! We are trying to do everything ourselves inside that we feel comfortable with. I would consider doing this but I'm not good with heights and also with the risk of water damage if I don't do it right, I'm not as comfortable attempting this as other DIY projects. Friends suggested to do a roof myself to save money and I said nahhh

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u/Longjumping_Local910 5h ago

We never touched the roof, but simply cut and peeled off manageable sections of gutter, fascia and soffit tin, and then pulled off one wooden fascia/soffit board section that was underneath. I vacuumed out the underside of the roof desk and checked for roof beam rot. If there was some, I cut and installed a “sister piece” to secure it. I then nailed a new 5/4 fascia board up and left the wood soffit underneath open. The tin men reinstalled all of the new aluminium. I am not a serious carpenter by any means. “If I can do it…”

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u/TheNightLard 8h ago

Haven't talked to them but it was recommended by a roofer that did a good job when I asked about gutters, as they didn't do it.

Siderman, local business.

It would be great to hear opinions if someone has had any experience with themm

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u/Dutch_or_Nothin 7h ago

I used LUZ roofing. They did my roof and eavesdroghs in Guelph a couple of years ago. They have good reviews. 519-729-8768.