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Original wood gutters and box gutters on...
Original wood gutters and box gutters on historic homes need restoration or modern replacement.
We rebuild the wood foundation gutters hang on — properly.
Failed gutters often leave behind rotten fascia and damaged soffit. On Ottawa homes — especially older builds and homes with mature trees — this damage is incredibly common. We rebuild the wood foundation first, then install gutters that last.
the early 1900s-era Ottawa homes commonly have 1×6 cedar fascia. Modern primed 5/4 lumber lasts 2-3x longer when properly painted.
Forest Park & Ottawa University · 50-min response from dispatch · Ranch housing stock
A historic Marais des Cygnes river town and home of Ottawa University, the city has a rich mix of preserved Victorian-era homes and mid-20th-century housing stock that demands gutter expertise.
Folk Victorians, Queen Anne cottages, prairie boxes from the early 1900s, and 1950s ranches close to the university.
Proximity to the Marais des Cygnes River means higher year-round humidity and more frequent flash-flood-grade rain events — properly sized downspouts are non-negotiable.
Original wood gutters and box gutters on historic homes need restoration or modern replacement.
Decades-old fascia rot is common behind aged gutter systems.
River-valley humidity accelerates aluminum oxidation.
Honest, line-itemed quotes — no high-pressure sales, no upsells, no surprise add-ons.
Fascia replacement on Ottawa homes typically runs $12–$22 per linear foot installed, painted, and primed. Soffit work depends on style and access.
Probe-test every linear foot of fascia and soffit on your Ottawa home. Photo evidence of all damage.
Line-itemed by board-foot of replacement. No surprises.
Damaged wood removed, drip edge corrected, new primed boards installed.
Color-matched paint applied so the repair blends with your existing trim.
If gutters were removed, we reinstall (or install new) on the freshly-rebuilt wood.
Same crews. Same warranty. Same 5.0-star standard. Some of the Ottawa neighborhoods where we’ve worked:
“After 20 years of dealing with overflowing gutters every storm, Premier finally diagnosed the issue: undersized downspouts. New 3x4" downspouts solved it the same day.”
“I called Premier after a contractor friend recommended them. The estimator showed me exactly what was wrong, no upsell, no pressure. I scheduled the same week.”
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Free, written, line-itemed quote. 25-year workmanship warranty. Family-owned and operated right here in Kansas City.