Gutters at Tahoe take a beating from sliding snow, ice and pine needles. Some homes do better without gutters on certain edges; others need heavy-duty gutters, strong hangers and good guards.
Inside the Basin, roof drip lines and drainage also tie into the BMP water-quality measures many properties are required to have.
What's included
- Heavy-duty gutter installs
- Strong hangers and brackets
- Needle and leaf guards
- Downspouts and drainage away from the house
- Gutter repair and re-pitching
- Cleaning and needle removal
Signs you need this
- Gutters pulling away or bent after winter
- Overflowing during spring melt
- Gutters full of needles
- Water pooling against the foundation
Gutters and wildfire
Dry pine needles in gutters are a common ember target. Keeping gutters clean, or using non-combustible guards, is part of hardening a home for fire season.
Gutters and BMPs
Many Lake Tahoe Basin properties are required to have water-quality Best Management Practices (BMPs), like infiltration under drip lines. If you're inside the Basin, check with TRPA or your local conservation district about what applies to your lot.
Gutters & Snow-Country Drainage near you
We cover 25 towns around Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Carson Valley and the US-50 corridor:
Common questions
Should a Tahoe home have gutters?
It depends on the roof, the slope and where the water and snow go. Some edges work better without them.
Do gutter guards work with pine needles?
Some styles handle needles better than others. Even with guards, plan for periodic cleaning.
Can gutters survive sliding snow?
Heavy-duty gutters and hangers, plus snow guards on the roof, help a lot.