# Downspout Installation and Repair in Central Florida

> New downspouts, repairs, reconnections and extensions across Central Florida, placed for slope, drainage and landscaping so rainwater leaves the house. Call (352) 707-4002.

Canonical URL: https://rickysgutters.com/downspouts/
Business: Ricky's Gutters
Phone: (352) 707-4002
Email: rick@rickysgutters.com
Address: 930 Duck Box Rd, Unit 500, Umatilla, FL 32784
Service counties: Central Florida
Rating: 4.9 stars from 89 verified reviews

## Summary

Downspouts placed and extended so the water leaves the foundation instead of pooling against it.

Working downspouts are what direct rainwater away from the foundation and prevent moisture problems. We install new downspouts, repair and reconnect existing ones, and add extensions and splash blocks so the water ends up where it should.

We assess the property to find the right placement and design, taking slope, drainage patterns and landscaping into account. New or repaired, the goal is a system that handles the heaviest Florida rain without dumping it next to the house.

## What is included

- Downspout placement planned for the roof area feeding each run
- Replacement of crushed, disconnected or undersized downspouts
- Extensions, elbows and splash blocks to carry water clear of the foundation
- Reconnection of downspouts that have pulled away from the gutter or the wall
- A check of where each outlet discharges and whether it drains

## At a glance

- Typical cost: $100 to $200 per downspout
- Placement: Planned for slope and drainage
- Extensions: Above or below grade
- Estimate: Free, on site

## Too few downspouts is the most common mistake.

A long gutter run with one outlet overflows in a Florida storm no matter how clean it is. We size and count the downspouts to the roof area feeding each run, and place them where the ground actually falls away from the house.

## Extensions, splash blocks and buried drains.

A downspout that ends at the wall just moves the problem to the footing. Extensions and splash blocks carry water clear of the foundation; where the yard needs it, we tie downspouts into a buried drain or a French drain so the water goes somewhere useful.

## How it goes

1. Walk the perimeter: We look at every outlet, where it discharges, and how the ground drains.
2. Plan the outlets: Downspouts are sized and placed for the roof area and the slope, and priced in writing.
3. Install or repair: New downspouts, reconnections, elbows and extensions go in.
4. Test in water: We run water through and confirm it leaves the foundation.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many downspouts does my house need?

It depends on the roof area feeding each gutter run and how much rain it has to move. Long runs with a single outlet overflow in a Florida storm. We count and place them for the roof, not for convenience.

### What does a downspout replacement cost?

A single downspout replacement is typically $100 to $200. Estimates are free and on site.

### My downspout dumps water right at the foundation. What can you do?

Add an extension or splash block to carry the water clear, or, where the yard needs it, tie the downspout into a buried drain or French drain so the water is carried away.

### Can you reconnect a downspout that has pulled away?

Yes. We refasten it to the gutter outlet and the wall, replace crushed sections, and check the outlet is clear and draining.

## Communities served

- Ocala, FL (Marion County)
- Summerfield, FL (Marion County)
- Belleview, FL (Marion County)
- Lady Lake, FL (Lake County)
- The Villages, FL (Sumter County)
- Fruitland Park, FL (Lake County)
- Leesburg, FL (Lake County)
- Eustis, FL (Lake County)
- Tavares, FL (Lake County)
- Mount Dora, FL (Lake County)
- Umatilla, FL (Lake County)
- Sorrento, FL (Lake County)
- Apopka, FL (Orange County)
- Ocoee, FL (Orange County)
- DeLand, FL (Volusia County)
- Winter Garden, FL (Orange County)
- Clermont, FL (Lake County)
- Deltona, FL (Volusia County)
- Windermere, FL (Orange County)