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Installation Guide · 2026 · Aurora

Aurora Gutter & Downspout Installation Guide

TL;DR

For a typical Aurora home (2,000–2,400 sq ft roof), install 5" K-style aluminum eavestrough at ¼" per 10 ft of pitch, with a 3"×4" downspout every 35 linear feet. Discharge 6 ft from the foundation. Total install runs $2,400–$4,800 with a 25-year workmanship warranty. Same-week booking across Aurora.

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Sizing your gutter system

Gutter size is a drainage math problem, not a style choice. Multiply roof drainage area by the local 1-hour rainfall intensity (Toronto: ~40 mm/h). A 5" K-style aluminum gutter handles about 5,500 sq ft of roof; a 6" handles ~7,960. Any long steep roof plane over 1,000 sq ft or any valley dumping into a gutter is an automatic step-up to 6".

Downspouts: 2"×3" moves ~600 sq ft; 3"×4" moves ~1,200 sq ft. In Aurora we default to 3"×4" — the cost delta is under $80 per drop and it eliminates 90% of overflow callbacks.

Materials and where they fail

  • Aluminum (.032"): Standard. 25-year lifespan. Fails at seams and hangers on long spans.
  • Aluminum (.027"): Builder-grade. Skip it — dents from a single ladder rest.
  • Steel: Rusts at cuts. Only for heritage restorations.
  • Copper: Lifetime, but 5–7× the cost. Used on Rosedale/Forest Hill heritage stock.
  • Vinyl: Do not use on any $Aurora home — brittles below −20°C.

Code + install specs we hold to

  • Pitch: ¼" per 10 ft toward each downspout drop.
  • Hangers: hidden hex-head screws, 24" on centre (18" in snow country / north Aurora).
  • Miters: hand-cut and sealed with tripolymer sealant, not butyl tape.
  • Downspouts strapped every 6 ft; discharge extensions minimum 6 ft from foundation.
  • Splash blocks or buried 4" ADS to daylight — never into the weeping tile.

Aurora pricing (2026)

  • 5" K-style aluminum, installed: $12–$16 / linear ft
  • 6" K-style aluminum, installed: $16–$22 / linear ft
  • 3"×4" downspout with drop: $140–$220 each
  • Leaf guard (micro-mesh): $10–$14 / linear ft add-on
  • Tear-off + haul of existing: $2–$3 / linear ft

Neighborhood-by-neighborhood in Aurora

Aurora isn't uniform — tree cover, roof age, and lot slope drive different gutter specs across neighborhoods. Below: what we typically install in each.

Aurora

Aurora Village

  • Typical spec in Aurora Village: 5" K-style aluminum, 3"×4" downspouts, micro-mesh guard.
  • Common upgrade: extend downspouts underground to daylight — Aurora lots often slope back to the foundation.
  • Free on-site measure and estimate in Aurora Village, usually within 3–5 business days.
  • Full-property replacement in Aurora Village typically takes 1 day, 2 techs.
Aurora

Aurora Heights

  • Typical spec in Aurora Heights: 5" K-style aluminum, 3"×4" downspouts, micro-mesh guard.
  • Common upgrade: extend downspouts underground to daylight — Aurora lots often slope back to the foundation.
  • Free on-site measure and estimate in Aurora Heights, usually within 3–5 business days.
  • Full-property replacement in Aurora Heights typically takes 1 day, 2 techs.
Aurora

Bayview Wellington

  • Typical spec in Bayview Wellington: 5" K-style aluminum, 3"×4" downspouts, micro-mesh guard.
  • Common upgrade: extend downspouts underground to daylight — Aurora lots often slope back to the foundation.
  • Free on-site measure and estimate in Bayview Wellington, usually within 3–5 business days.
  • Full-property replacement in Bayview Wellington typically takes 1 day, 2 techs.
Aurora

Bayview Northeast

  • Typical spec in Bayview Northeast: 5" K-style aluminum, 3"×4" downspouts, micro-mesh guard.
  • Common upgrade: extend downspouts underground to daylight — Aurora lots often slope back to the foundation.
  • Free on-site measure and estimate in Bayview Northeast, usually within 3–5 business days.
  • Full-property replacement in Bayview Northeast typically takes 1 day, 2 techs.
Aurora

Bayview Southeast

  • Typical spec in Bayview Southeast: 5" K-style aluminum, 3"×4" downspouts, micro-mesh guard.
  • Common upgrade: extend downspouts underground to daylight — Aurora lots often slope back to the foundation.
  • Free on-site measure and estimate in Bayview Southeast, usually within 3–5 business days.
  • Full-property replacement in Bayview Southeast typically takes 1 day, 2 techs.
Aurora

Aurora Estates

  • Typical spec in Aurora Estates: 5" K-style aluminum, 3"×4" downspouts, micro-mesh guard.
  • Common upgrade: extend downspouts underground to daylight — Aurora lots often slope back to the foundation.
  • Free on-site measure and estimate in Aurora Estates, usually within 3–5 business days.
  • Full-property replacement in Aurora Estates typically takes 1 day, 2 techs.
Aurora

Regency Acres

  • Typical spec in Regency Acres: 5" K-style aluminum, 3"×4" downspouts, micro-mesh guard.
  • Common upgrade: extend downspouts underground to daylight — Aurora lots often slope back to the foundation.
  • Free on-site measure and estimate in Regency Acres, usually within 3–5 business days.
  • Full-property replacement in Regency Acres typically takes 1 day, 2 techs.
Aurora

Hills of St Andrews

  • Typical spec in Hills of St Andrews: 5" K-style aluminum, 3"×4" downspouts, micro-mesh guard.
  • Common upgrade: extend downspouts underground to daylight — Aurora lots often slope back to the foundation.
  • Free on-site measure and estimate in Hills of St Andrews, usually within 3–5 business days.
  • Full-property replacement in Hills of St Andrews typically takes 1 day, 2 techs.
Aurora

Rural Aurora

  • Typical spec in Rural Aurora: 5" K-style aluminum, 3"×4" downspouts, micro-mesh guard.
  • Common upgrade: extend downspouts underground to daylight — Aurora lots often slope back to the foundation.
  • Free on-site measure and estimate in Rural Aurora, usually within 3–5 business days.
  • Full-property replacement in Rural Aurora typically takes 1 day, 2 techs.
Aurora

Aurora Grove

  • Typical spec in Aurora Grove: 5" K-style aluminum, 3"×4" downspouts, micro-mesh guard.
  • Common upgrade: extend downspouts underground to daylight — Aurora lots often slope back to the foundation.
  • Free on-site measure and estimate in Aurora Grove, usually within 3–5 business days.
  • Full-property replacement in Aurora Grove typically takes 1 day, 2 techs.
Aurora

Aurora Highlands

  • Typical spec in Aurora Highlands: 5" K-style aluminum, 3"×4" downspouts, micro-mesh guard.
  • Common upgrade: extend downspouts underground to daylight — Aurora lots often slope back to the foundation.
  • Free on-site measure and estimate in Aurora Highlands, usually within 3–5 business days.
  • Full-property replacement in Aurora Highlands typically takes 1 day, 2 techs.
Aurora

Kennedy Street West

  • Typical spec in Kennedy Street West: 5" K-style aluminum, 3"×4" downspouts, micro-mesh guard.
  • Common upgrade: extend downspouts underground to daylight — Aurora lots often slope back to the foundation.
  • Free on-site measure and estimate in Kennedy Street West, usually within 3–5 business days.
  • Full-property replacement in Kennedy Street West typically takes 1 day, 2 techs.

FAQ — Gutter Install Guide in Aurora

Do I need a permit to replace gutters in Aurora?+

No. Eavestrough replacement is maintenance under the Ontario Building Code — no permit required. New downspout discharge locations may need to comply with local stormwater bylaws.

Seamless vs sectional?+

Seamless every time on residential. We roll-form on-site to the exact wall length, cutting leak points by ~80%.

Are leaf guards worth it in Aurora?+

Yes on any home under mature deciduous canopy (silver maple, oak). Micro-mesh systems pay for themselves in 3–5 years by eliminating twice-yearly cleanings.

Do you match colours?+

Yes — 30+ baked-enamel colours plus custom paint match for heritage properties.

Warranty?+

Materials: 25 years (manufacturer). Workmanship: 5 years, transferable to next owner.

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