The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Tacoma
Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repair in West Hill, WA
Seamless gutters, hand cleaning, repair and BroGuard mesh for homes on Auburn’s West Hill, from the cul-de-sacs off 55th Avenue South to the streets around Lewis Lake Nature Park and the top of Peasley Canyon Road.
- Licensed & Insured
- Seamless Gutters Formed On-Site
- Serving West Hill & Auburn
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters
Tacoma
- Licensed Washington contractor, License #BRTHRBT745J1
- Seamless gutters formed on-site
- Hilltop homes from 55th Avenue South to W Street NW
- Free, no-pressure written estimates
Quick answer
Gutter services in West Hill, WA: The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Tacoma forms seamless aluminum, copper and bonderized steel gutters on-site for West Hill homes in Auburn, sized for a hilltop that catches more rain than the valley below. We also hand-clean fir needles and cedar sprays, repair sagging runs and leaking corners, install BroGuard micro-mesh under tall conifers and route downspouts so water stays off the slopes above West Valley Highway. Call (253) 777-1572 or book online.
West Hill Gutter Solutionists
Gutters built for the wet side of Auburn
Auburn’s West Hill rises off the valley floor between West Valley Highway and the lakes to the west, and it only became part of the city in the 2008 annexation. Most of what sits up here is subdivision housing, from 1980s and 1990s split-levels and two-stories to newer builds on the cul-de-sacs off 55th Avenue South and South 316th Street, near Evergreen Heights Elementary. Across ZIP 98001 the median home was built in 1986, which means a lot of original gutters are now more than 35 years into Northwest weather.
Elevation is the part people underestimate. A NOAA volunteer gauge on the hill averages close to 55 inches of precipitation a year, about 15 inches more than the long-running Kent station down on the valley floor, and November alone brings more than 8 inches. Add the cedars, firs and alders that shade so many lots (the same mix that rings Lewis Lake Nature Park off W Street NW), and a 5-inch gutter can be overmatched by its first big storm. On steep lots we also look hard at where the water lands, because a downspout that empties at the top of a slope sends that rain downhill toward your neighbor or your own footing drains. Our seamless gutters can be sized up to 6 inches with larger outlets where the roof calls for it.
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Tacoma is owned by Jamie and Zeke Edwards, a husband-and-wife team who grew up in the South Sound. On the West Hill our local crew clears troughs by hand, flushes downspouts, replaces soft fascia, forms new runs in your driveway and fits BroGuard stainless micro-mesh where needles keep coming back. We work all over Auburn and next door in Lakeland North, and every estimate is free and in writing.
Book a Free West Hill EstimateWhat we handle around West Hill
- Cedar sprays and fir needles on shaded subdivision lots
- Original 1980s and 1990s gutters near the end of their life
- Downspouts that empty at the top of a slope
- November storms that overflow 5-inch troughs
- Soft fascia behind years of slow leaks
- 55th Avenue South
- South 316th Street
- Lewis Lake Nature Park
- Peasley Canyon Road
- W Street NW
- Auburn
- Lakeland North
- Evergreen Heights Elementary
Local Data
West Hill gutter facts at a glance
A hilltop that out-rains the valley, a big wave of 1980s to 2000s housing and a lot of conifer shade set the job on the West Hill.
- Joined Auburn
- 2008The West Hill came into the city through the 2008 annexation, after decades as unincorporated King County.
- Annual precipitation on the hill
- 54.93 inNOAA 1991 to 2020 normal for a volunteer gauge on the West Hill, with November averaging 8.46 inches by itself.
- Built 2000 to 2009
- 21%Share of housing units in ZIP 98001 from that decade, the largest of any ten-year span, on top of a median build year of 1986.
- Lewis Lake Nature Park
- 9.25 acresA 2-acre lake ringed by about 7 acres of mature cedar, conifer and alder forest, the same canopy that lines many West Hill streets.
- Our recommendation
- Size up, then guardGo to 6-inch seamless runs with larger outlets on long or steep roofs, add BroGuard under the conifers and carry every downspout away from the slope.
ZIP codes we cover here: 98001
Sources: NOAA NCEI 1991 to 2020 climate normals, Lakeland North 0.5 ENE (US1WAKG0076) and Kent (USC00454169); U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035 (ZCTA 98001); City of Auburn, Lewis Lake Nature Park; Auburn Reporter, West Hill park named for former Mayor Pete Lewis (2019)
Services
Gutter Services for West Hill Homes
Everything that moves rain off a West Hill roof and away from the slope, handled by one local crew.
Aluminum, copper or bonderized steel formed on your driveway in one piece per run, with 6-inch troughs and bigger outlets where hilltop storms demand it.
Learn more Gutter CleaningCedar sprays, fir needles and alder leaves scooped out by hand, then each downspout flushed and checked before the November rain arrives.
Learn more Gutter RepairPulled hangers, leaking miters and runs that sag after years of wet debris, fixed on the spot when the parts are on the truck.
Learn more BroGuard Gutter GuardsStainless micro-mesh that keeps needles on the surface while close to 55 inches of yearly hilltop rain drops straight through.
Learn more Maintenance ProgramFall and spring cleanings booked ahead, so shaded West Hill lots never go a whole wet season without a visit.
Learn more Exterior SolutionsFascia replacement, underground drain lines and downspout reroutes that carry roof water off the slope and away from the foundation.
Learn moreHow it works
From first call to clean rooflines
- 1Call or book online
Tell us what is happening with the gutters on your West Hill house. The same local team picks up every call.
- 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 West Hill Homeowners Call the Brothers
The hilltop gauge runs about 15 inches wetter than the valley. We size troughs and outlets for that rain, not for a generic Puget Sound average.
Before we quote, we walk the lot and see where each downspout lands, so roof water does not head downhill toward a retaining wall or the house next door.
Plenty of West Hill homes still wear their original gutters. We check the fascia behind them and tell you plainly whether repair or replacement makes sense.
Jamie and Zeke Edwards, the husband-and-wife owners, keep a close eye on every West Hill job. Call (253) 777-1572 for a free written estimate on your West Hill home.
Year-round
Your West Hill gutter calendar
How a gutter year runs up on Auburn’s West Hill, where the rain comes heavier and earlier than in the valley.
- Fall · Sep to NovPre-storm clean-out
Alders and maples drop and the conifers shed, so we clear troughs and flush lines before November piles on more than 8 inches.
- Winter · Dec to FebOverflow calls
Atmospheric rivers find every clog and loose corner. We fix overflow, pulled hangers and split seams between storms.
- Spring · Mar to MayCone and catkin pickup
Winter rain leaves cones, catkins and shingle grit in the trough. Spring is a good time to clean again and add BroGuard.
- Summer · Jun to AugReplacement season
Dry weeks make it the right window to swap tired 1980s gutters for seamless runs and replace soft fascia boards.
The Work
Real Crews. Real Work on Auburn’s West Hill.
Reviews
What Homeowners Across the Region 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 GoogleWest Hill Gutter Questions, Answered
Part of it is simple rainfall. A NOAA gauge on the West Hill averages almost 55 inches a year, while the Kent station on the valley floor averages about 40. More rain plus conifer debris overwhelms a 5-inch trough with small outlets. We usually fix it with a cleaning first, then larger outlets or 6-inch seamless runs where the roof is long or steep.
Not always. If the runs are straight, the seams hold and the fascia is solid, a cleaning and a few new hangers can buy years. If you see rust lines, sagging between hangers or rot behind the trough, replacement usually costs less over time. We put both options in a written estimate so you can decide.
Away from the top of the slope and away from the house. On the West Hill many backyards drop toward the valley, and water dumped at the edge can soften the ground or run onto the lot below. We use extensions, splash blocks or underground drain lines to carry it to a safer spot, and we look at each lot in person first.
BroGuard does. It is a stainless micro-mesh that stops cedar sprays, fir needles and alder leaves at the surface while rain passes through. Heavy shade still drops debris that sits on top, so we suggest a light check once a year, but most West Hill homeowners go from several cleanings a year to far fewer.
Yes. Our crew covers the West Hill and the rest of Auburn, plus Lakeland North just to the west. Call (253) 777-1572 or book online, tell us what your gutters do in a heavy rain, and we will set up a free written estimate at a time that suits you.
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Free estimates
Ready for gutters that can handle West Hill rain?
Book a free written estimate with a local crew that sizes gutters for the hilltop, guards them against needles and sends every downspout somewhere sensible.
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Tacoma · (253) 777-1572 · Serving West Hill and Auburn, WA
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