Gutter Drainage Contractors in Jacksonville, FL
We engineer the entire water path — from roofline to property line. Seamless gutters, Schedule 40 PVC underground, French drains, foundation drainage. One accountable contractor, one warranty.
Most gutter installs in Jacksonville fail at the drainage, not the gutter
A perfectly hung 6-inch gutter still floods a foundation if the downspout dumps water two feet from the wall. NE Florida sees 50+ inches of rain a year, hurricane bursts of 3–4 inches an hour, and a high water table near the coast. Cheap installs skip the underground piping. The owner finds out two storm seasons later when the slab cracks or the crawlspace molds.
Gutter Pro is a drainage contractor first. We size gutters to the roof load, pipe every downspout in glued Schedule 40 PVC, slope to daylight or a dry well, and design French drains where chronic standing water exists. The gutter is just the first stage of the system.
The Complete Drainage System We Install
Schedule 40 PVC Underground
Smooth-bore, glued at every joint, rated for driveway and patio loads. We never install corrugated black pipe — it silts up and crushes.
French Drains
Sock-wrapped perforated pipe in clean stone, properly sloped, daylighted or piped to a dry well. The right tool for chronic wet yards and foundation perimeters.
Downspout Extensions
Above-ground splash blocks are a band-aid. We extend underground a minimum of 10 ft from the foundation, or to a discharge point that protects the structure.
Foundation Drainage
Perimeter French drain systems for homes with chronic water at the slab or crawl. Often paired with grading correction and downspout re-routing.
Dry Wells & Pop-Ups
For lots without daylight discharge: engineered dry wells sized to the roof load, pop-up emitters for visible flow indication, and overflow management.
Seamless Gutter Sizing
6-inch, 7-inch, and 8-inch K-style, half-round, and box. Aluminum or copper. Sized to actual roof square footage, valley count, and pitch — not "whatever's on the truck."
Gutter Installer vs. Drainage Contractor — The Difference
| What's Done | Typical Cheap Quote | Gutter Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Gutter sizing | 5" K-style standard | 6", 7", 8" sized to roof load |
| Hanger spacing | 30–36" apart | 18" Alu-Rex T-Rex hidden |
| Miters | Mitered & nailed | Sealed, riveted, painted match |
| Downspout discharge | Splash block at foundation | Schedule 40 PVC piped to daylight or dry well |
| Underground pipe | Corrugated (when installed) | Schedule 40 PVC, glued joints |
| French drain capacity | Not offered | Engineered, sock-wrapped, sloped to daylight |
| Foundation drainage | Not addressed | Perimeter drain design included where needed |
| System warranty | Gutter only | Full system — gutter through discharge point |
Cheap quote skips the drainage. Water damage costs ten times the install. We quote the system your house actually needs — no upsell, just the right size pipe.
Drainage Service Across the Jacksonville Metro
Gutter Pro serves all ZIP codes within 30 miles of downtown Jacksonville, including:
- Jacksonville: Avondale, Riverside, San Marco, Mandarin, Ortega, Springfield, Arlington, Southside
- Ponte Vedra Beach & Ponte Vedra (Sawgrass, TPC, The Plantation, Marsh Landing)
- Nocatee, St. Johns County, World Golf Village, St. Augustine
- Fleming Island, Orange Park, and Clay County
- Fernandina Beach & Amelia Island
- Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach
Common Questions About Gutter Drainage
What does a gutter drainage contractor actually do?
A real drainage contractor engineers the entire water path — from roofline to property line. That means correctly sized seamless gutters, hidden hangers spaced 18 inches, sealed miters, downspouts sized to the roof load, and Schedule 40 PVC piped underground to daylight or a dry well so water exits well clear of the foundation. A gutter installer who stops at the downspout is only doing half the job.
Why does drainage matter more in Jacksonville than other markets?
Northeast Florida sees 50-plus inches of rain a year with hurricane-season micro-bursts that can drop 4 inches in an hour. Combined with sandy soil that drains fast on top but holds water 18 inches down, and a high water table near the coast, undersized or poorly piped systems back up at the foundation and cause cracks, mold, and erosion within 2 to 5 years.
What size gutters do I need on a Jacksonville home?
For most NE Florida homes we install 6-inch K-style as the minimum. Homes with steep roofs, large roof planes, or valleys that dump concentrated water need 7-inch. Commercial buildings, multi-story homes, and high-end residential typically get 7- or 8-inch box gutters. We never install 5-inch — they overflow in Florida storm cells.
Schedule 40 PVC or corrugated pipe — which underground drain pipe is correct?
Schedule 40 PVC every time. Corrugated black pipe is cheap and easy to install but the ridges collect silt, the joints leak, and it crushes under driveway loads. Schedule 40 PVC is smooth-bore, glued at every joint, and rated for the lifetime of the home. Replacing corrugated with PVC is one of the most common drainage corrections we do.
Do you handle the entire drainage system, not just gutters?
Yes. We engineer the full water-management system: gutter sizing, downspout count and placement, underground Schedule 40 PVC, French drains for chronic wet spots, downspout extensions, dry wells, and foundation perimeter drains. One contractor, one warranty, one accountable team.
Get the drainage system right the first time
We schedule on-site assessments across the Jacksonville metro. No upsell — just the right system for your home.
(904) 304-3199