4-, 5-, and 6-Inch Gutter Sizes | Houston Seamless Gutter Installers

Gutter and downspout routing around a covered outdoor living area.

Downspout following the corner of a light brick wall.

Dark gutters and downspouts around a brick exterior.

Pale gutter and downspout at the corner of a brick home.

White downspout beside a brick side wall and fenced yard.

Compare appearance, capacity, roof-area considerations, and the importance of outlets and downspouts.

How the option fits into a complete system

Choosing the right gutter dimensions starts with understanding your roof's characteristics—total surface area, how water collects in valleys, the distance water must travel, and where it ultimately drains. Color and style affect appearance, but sizing decisions must account for the full water management path from roof edge to ground discharge.

Questions to compare

Will the gutter shape complement your home's fascia, trim boards, and overall roof proportions?
Can the chosen size handle the volume from your roof planes and valley concentrations during heavy rainfall?
Are enough outlets and downspouts included?
Where will each downspout release water?
How will tree debris and future access affect maintenance?

Black downspout contrasting with light siding and brick.

Roofline and downspouts on a metal-sided building.

Confirmed planning prices

Planning prices are $10 per linear foot for 4- and 5-inch seamless gutters and $12 per linear foot for 6-inch seamless gutters. Downspouts are $85 for 1 story and $150 for 2 stories. Leaf guard pricing is quoted after review of the product and roof conditions.

Plan the roof edge and the final water route together.

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