Beyond the roof

Gutters, siding, windows and more

The roof is one part of the building envelope. Gutters, fascia, siding, windows and chimneys keep water out as well, and they often fail together. These tools measure materials, organize the scope, and show you what to ask contractors.

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Quick gutter estimate

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Gutter guards

Provisional planning range (our setting, not a quote or market average). Real prices depend on condition, access and scope.

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Quick siding estimate

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Provisional planning range (our setting, not a quote or market average). Real prices depend on condition, access and scope.

Open the siding calculator

Quick window estimate

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Glass

Provisional planning range (our setting, not a quote or market average). Real prices depend on condition, access and scope.

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How the pieces connect

Gutters and fascia

Overflowing gutters soak the fascia behind them. Replace rotten boards before new gutters or wrap go on.

Windows and siding

New siding is the easiest time to re-flash windows, and new windows need trim that ties into the siding. Coordinate the two scopes.

Chimneys and roofs

Chimney leaks often start at the flashing, which is roof work, while the brick and crown are mason work.

Older homes

Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint on trim and windows. Hire EPA lead-safe certified firms for work that disturbs paint.

How the price ranges work

The gutter, siding, fascia/soffit and window tools show a provisional planning range: our own budgeting setting per foot, square or window, applied to your quantity. It is not a quote or a verified Ohio or Michigan average. Rot, access, product line and code work move the real number. Chimney repair and commercial exterior work get no dollar range. The quantities and scope lists help you compare written quotes line by line.

Guides: Gutters · Siding and trim · Windows · Chimneys

Frequently asked questions

Should I replace gutters before or after a new roof?

Usually after, or at the same time. Roofers install drip edge and sometimes remove gutters during a tear-off, so coordinating both avoids paying to hang gutters twice.

Can one contractor do roofing, siding, gutters and windows?

Many exterior contractors do, and others subcontract. Ask who performs each part and who warranties it.

Do these tools work for commercial buildings?

The gutter, siding, fascia and window tools work for small commercial buildings. For larger properties use the commercial exterior intake.

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Before you spend on repairs or a new roof, get a no-cost, no-obligation look at the roof you're worried about.

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Free home inspections within 60 miles of Toledo, OH or Farmington Hills, MI. Commercial, church, school, municipal, HOA, condo and multifamily inspections anywhere in Ohio and Michigan. Inspections are done by our founder, Jonathan Blake, or, if you allow it, by the independent roofing and exterior contractor he works for. See disclosures, privacy and SMS terms.

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Roof storm check

See the strongest wind gusts, heaviest rain and heaviest snow recorded near your ZIP code in the last 12 months, plus any active weather alerts.

A weather check, not a roof inspection. Values are modeled for the ZIP code area, not your exact address, and cannot show whether your roof was damaged. Weather history by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0); alerts from the National Weather Service; ZIP locations via Zippopotam.us. Your ZIP is sent to our server and these services only to run the check; we do not store it with any personal information.

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