Gutter Problems Don't Fix Themselves
Gutters do one job: move water off your roof and away from your home's foundation. When a joint starts leaking, a section pulls away from the fascia, or a downspout gets crushed by an ice-loaded branch, that water has nowhere to go except into places that cause expensive damage—siding, soffits, basement walls, landscaping. If you're looking for reliable gutter repair in Lake County, IL, you want someone who shows up fast, identifies the actual problem, and fixes it so it holds.
Correct Roofing & Construction has handled gutter work across Lake County for decades. We're a 3rd-generation, family-owned contractor based in Round Lake, licensed in Illinois (#104-004227), and fully insured. Whether you're in Lake Zurich dealing with ice-dam damage from last winter or in Grayslake with gutters that overflow every time it rains, we'll come out, inspect the system, and give you a clear written estimate before touching anything. Schedule your free inspection below or call (847) 994-4162.
Gutter Repair Services We Provide
Leaking Joints & Seams
Sectional gutters rely on sealed joints that break down over time. We clean the joint, remove the old sealant, and apply a professional-grade seal that lasts. If the connection is corroded beyond sealing, we cut out and replace that section to restore a watertight run.
Sagging & Detached Gutters
Gutters sag when hangers fail, fascia boards soften, or ice and debris weight bends the metal. We replace damaged hangers or brackets, repair or reinforce the fascia, and realign the pitch so water flows toward the downspouts instead of sitting in the trough.
Downspout Repair & Rerouting
A crushed, disconnected, or poorly aimed downspout sends water straight to your foundation. We repair or replace damaged sections and make sure each downspout directs water at least a few feet away from the house—or connects to an underground drain if one exists.
Storm Damage Gutters
High winds, hail, and falling limbs can dent, crush, or tear gutters off the house entirely. We handle emergency stabilization, document the damage for insurance purposes, and make permanent repairs or replacements once the claim is underway.
Gutter & Fascia Board Repair
Gutters are only as strong as the fascia they're attached to. When water infiltration rots the fascia, new hangers won't hold. We replace the compromised fascia section, prime and seal it, and then reattach or install new gutters on a solid foundation.
Ice Dam & Freeze Damage
Lake County winters produce ice dams that force meltwater under shingles and into gutter troughs where it refreezes and expands. This warps aluminum, pops rivets, and separates joints. We repair the physical damage and can advise on ventilation or heat-trace solutions that reduce ice dam formation going forward.
Not sure if your gutters can be repaired or need to be replaced? Let us take a look—no cost, no obligation.
Schedule a Free InspectionWhy Lake County Homeowners Call Us for Gutter Repair
Based in Round Lake, we're already in the neighborhood. Most inspections are scheduled within a few days of your call.
We fix what can be fixed. If a section needs replacing, we'll explain exactly why—and leave the rest of your working gutter system alone.
You'll see the line items before we start: materials, labor, and scope. No surprises on the invoice.
IL Contractor License #104-004227 with full liability and workers' comp coverage on every job.
If storm damage caused the problem, we photograph everything and provide the paperwork your adjuster needs.
Old gutter sections, fasteners, sealant tubes—we haul it all away. You won't know we were there except that your gutters work again.
Gutter Repair vs. Replacement: How to Decide
Not every gutter problem calls for a full replacement. Here's a practical way to think about it.
Repair usually makes sense when the damage is isolated—a leaking seam, one sagging section, a single crushed downspout. If the rest of the system is solid and the gutter material isn't corroded through, a targeted repair restores function at a fraction of the cost.
Replacement becomes the smarter move when you're seeing problems in multiple spots: widespread corrosion, seams separating every few feet, gutters pulling away from softened fascia on more than one side of the house, or persistent overflow even after cleaning. At that point, continuing to patch costs more over time than installing a new system.
We'll tell you which category your situation falls into during the inspection—and if it's borderline, we'll lay out both options so you can weigh the cost difference yourself.
How It Works
We evaluate gutters, downspouts, fascia, and drainage. We check slope, hanger condition, and seam integrity—not just the spot you noticed.
You receive a written estimate detailing what needs repair, what materials we'll use, and the total cost. No guessing, no verbal quotes.
Our crew handles the work efficiently, tests for proper water flow, and cleans up every scrap of debris before leaving.
We show you exactly what was done and make sure you're satisfied before we close out the job.