The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Tacoma
Specialty Materials in Tacoma & the South Sound
Copper, colored aluminum, galvanized and galvalume gutters, chosen for the look and the weather in the South Sound.
- Licensed & Insured
- Seamless Gutters Formed On-Site
- Serving the South Sound
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters
Tacoma
- Licensed Washington contractor, License #BRTHRBT745J1
- Seamless gutters formed on-site
- Serving the South Sound
- Free, no-pressure written estimates
Quick answer
Specialty Materials in Tacoma & the South Sound, WA: The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Tacoma forms seamless gutters in colored aluminum, copper, galvanized steel and galvalume, so you can match trim, add a copper accent or choose the material that lasts longest in your climate. Call (253) 777-1572 or book online.
Specialty gutter materials in the South Sound
Copper, galvalume, galvanized or colored aluminum: choosing a material for a wet climate
All four will carry the rain. They differ in how they look on day one, how they look decades later and what they cost to get there.
Gutters here spend most of the year wet. From the fall needle drop to the end of the wet season, water and debris sit against the metal for weeks at a time, and that’s the test every material has to pass. Aluminum can’t rust. Copper builds a patina that protects it. Galvalume’s aluminum-zinc coating stops rust at a cut edge before it spreads. Galvanized steel leans on its zinc coat and, often, a coat of paint.
The choice usually comes down to three things: what the house looks like, how long you plan to own it and what’s hanging over the roof. A Craftsman with brick or stone accents can wear copper beautifully. A home with a metal roof may want galvalume to match. A house under tall firs that drop limbs in the fall wind may want the toughness of steel. For most homes, colored aluminum in the right shade does the job for the least money.
How the four specialty materials compare
| Material | Look over time | Strength and lifespan | Cost | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper gutters | Bright gold that darkens to brown or black, and can go green with salt air or acidic rain | The longest-lasting gutter there is | Highest | Historic and high-end homes, brick, stone and slate |
| Galvalume gutters | Dull gun-metal that doesn’t fade or patina | Steel strength, outlasts galvanized, can rival copper with maintenance | Below copper | Metal roofs and modern exteriors |
| Galvanized gutters | Mill finish, or painted to match the trim | Very strong, but shorter-lived than galvalume in the wet | Cost-efficient next to copper | Contemporary homes, barns, farmhouses, lots under big trees |
| Colored aluminum gutters | Baked-on color that resists oxidizing | Lightweight and rust-proof | Lowest | Most homes, with Copper Penny or Dark Bronze for a copper look |
Questions to answer before you pick
- Should the gutter disappear into the trim, or be a feature of the house?
- Will a finish that changes color suit the house, or do you want what you see on install day?
- Is there a metal roof you’d like the gutters to match?
- Do big firs or maples drop limbs near the roofline?
- Will you repaint the trim in a few years? Galvanized can be repainted; aluminum’s color is baked on.
- How long will you own the home? Copper’s value shows over decades, not years.
Pick the profile and size too
Every specialty material comes in K-style and half-round, and the profile changes the look as much as the metal does. Copper half-round with round downspouts reads classic; galvalume in K-style reads clean and modern. Our gutter styles page explains the profiles and hardware, and our gutter sizes page covers how wide each run should be.
Seeing it on your house
Material is a bigger investment than size, so we’d rather you see the options against your own trim and roof than pick from a screen. Your Solutionist will lay out what each material costs on your roofline in a free written estimate, and our breakdown of gutter installation cost in Tacoma explains what moves the number. We install specialty gutters from the North End and Proctor District out to Puyallup, Bonney Lake and Federal Way.
Compare all four materials against your own roofline. Call (253) 777-1572
Get a Free EstimateServices
More Ways We Help South Sound Homeowners
Related services from the same local crews.
Aluminum and specialty gutters formed on-site to the exact length of your roofline. No factory seams, sized for South Sound rainfall.
Learn more Gutter CleaningFir and cedar needles, big-leaf maple seed and moss cleared by hand, downspouts flushed and tested.
Learn more Gutter RepairLeaking seams, sagging runs, loose hangers and rotted fascia, repaired the same visit when possible.
Learn more BroGuard Gutter GuardsFine metal mesh built for fir and cedar country. Stops needles and moss debris while 37 to 40 inches of rain a year flows through.
Learn more Maintenance ProgramScheduled cleanings before the needle drop and again after the wet season so your system never gets a season off.
Learn more Exterior SolutionsFascia board, underground drainage and under-deck systems that move water away from your foundation.
Learn moreHow it works
From first call to clean rooflines
- 1Call or book online
Tell us what is going on with your South Sound gutters. Same local team answers.
- 2On-site walkthrough
A Solutionist checks the roofline, downspouts and drainage and gives you a written estimate.
- 3The work gets done
Seamless runs formed in your driveway, cleaning and repairs finished the same visit when possible.
- 4Walkthrough and clean-up
We flush-test the system, show you the results and leave the property cleaner than we found it.
Why the Brothers
Why South Sound Homeowners Call the Brothers
Jamie and Zeke Edwards live here. When you call (253) 777-1572 you reach the local team that works in Tacoma every week.
Our truck carries the machine. Each run is extruded on-site to the exact length of your roofline, so there are no factory seams to leak in the wet season.
BroGuard fine metal mesh stops fir and cedar needles, maple seed and moss debris while heavy rain flows through. Nothing plastic on your roofline.
Cleanings before the needle drop, downspout flushing and repairs scheduled before the first atmospheric river, so your gutters are not the weak link in November.
Year-round
Your South Sound gutter calendar
What we are doing on South Sound rooflines each season, so your system is ready before the weather asks it to work.
- Fall · Sep to NovPre-rain cleaning
Fir and cedar needles, maple seed and moss cleared and downspouts flushed before the wet season starts.
- Winter · Nov to MarAtmospheric river response
Overflow, clog and moss calls prioritized ahead of forecast systems, plus emergency repair on loose runs.
- Spring · Apr to MaySpring clean-out and guards
Big-leaf maple seed and blossom cleared, and BroGuard fine mesh installed to stop the needle drop.
- Summer · Jun to AugInstall season
The dry window for new seamless runs, fascia repair and downspout upgrades before the rain returns.
The Work
Real Crews. Real South Sound Homes.
Reviews
What the South Sound Homeowners Say
“I had a great experience with The Brothers That Just Do Gutters on my Tacoma home. The crew were professional, communicative, and did outstanding work. The new gutters and gutter guards look great, everything was installed with attention to detail, and they left the job site spotless. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality work and great service.”
Posted on Google“I had the Brothers Gutters put new gutters on my 26×108 ft building. They not only gave me the best price but their customer service was outstanding. They were on time with the appointment and finished in 2 hours. I would highly recommend them when doing your gutter repair or primary install.”
Posted on Google“At the start, Zeke was willing to work with my schedule, and they were prompt and on time. They worked with me, giving me options on the locations and directions of the downspouts, explaining the pros and cons of each option. Their pricing was very competitive… I highly recommend their services, even if it is not the lowest price. You won’t regret it.”
Posted on GoogleSpecialty Materials Questions, Answered
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Tacoma forms seamless gutters in colored aluminum, copper, galvanized steel and galvalume. That lets you match your trim, add a copper accent or choose the material that lasts longest in a wet climate.
It depends on your goals. Colored aluminum is the practical, rust-proof choice for most homes. Galvalume resists corrosion better than galvanized steel through a long wet season. Copper lasts the longest of all and never needs paint, at a higher price.
They are when looks or lifespan matter to you. Copper brings lifespan and appeal, galvanized brings strength and a finish with no patina, and galvalume offers longevity and value. Colored aluminum remains the value pick on cost. During the free estimate, a Solutionist weighs budget, function and looks with you to find the right fit.
Yes. All the specialty materials are available in both K-style and half-round, so you can pair the profile with the look of your home, whether it leans rustic, contemporary, classic or vintage. For example, copper half-round suits a historic house, while many find galvalume’s gun-metal finish more modern.
Options include rain chains, ornamental conductor heads, embossed gutters, rain barrels and custom rain barrels, plus gutter guards. These finishing touches work especially well with copper and galvalume, where the gutter is part of the design.
Start with budget, function and the look you want. During the free estimate, a Solutionist weighs all three against your roofline and trees and recommends the material that fits. Call (253) 777-1572 to book a visit.
Service area
Tacoma communities we serve
Every community on this list is inside our service area and gets the same local crews, on-site seamless gutters and free written estimates. Cities with an arrow have their own local page. For anywhere else on the list, call (253) 777-1572 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
- Auburn
- Bonney Lake
- Browns Point
- Burien
- Des Moines
- Eastside
- Edgewood
- Federal Way
- Fife
- Fircrest
- Kent
- Lake Tapps
- Lakeland Hills
- Lea Hill
- Midland
- Milton
- Normandy Park
- North End
- Northeast Tacoma
- Pacific
- Puyallup
- Ruston
- South Hill
- South Tacoma
- Stadium District
- Sumner
- Tacoma
- University Place
- West End
- Fircrest
- Sumner
- Fife
- Milton
- Edgewood
- Burien
- Normandy Park
- Pacific
Free estimates
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Free, no-pressure estimates from local Solutionists. Seamless gutters formed at your home, cleaning and repair scheduled around you, and BroGuard protection that keeps you off the ladder.
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Tacoma · (253) 777-1572 · Serving Tacoma, WA and the South Sound
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