Downspouts & Drainage Solutions
Gutters don’t protect your home unless the water actually gets away from the foundation. If your downspouts dump water right at the corner, cause washout, or create constant pooling, you’re still heading toward erosion, fascia damage, and water problems. Chosen Home Improvements installs and corrects downspouts and basic drainage routing so runoff goes where it should.
What we correct (fast)
- Bad placement — water dumping at corners/entry areas
- Clogged elbows — downspout backups that mimic “gutter overflow”
- Short discharge — runoff soaking the foundation line
- High-volume zones — valleys/long runs that need more drainage
Why Drainage Matters as Much as Gutters
A lot of “gutter problems” are actually downspout problems. If elbows clog, if discharge is too short, or if the system is undersized for a heavy runoff area, water backs up and spills — then the roofline, fascia, and foundation line take the hit.
Soil Erosion & Washout
Dumping water at corners creates trenches and undermines landscaping fast.
- Extend discharge away from the home
- Route runoff to safer areas
- Reduce “corner waterfall” damage
Overflow & Fascia Damage
Downspout bottlenecks cause backup that looks like “bad gutters.”
- Clear/replace clogged elbows
- Correct pitch and flow path
- Fix the cause of overflow patterns
Pooling Near Entry Points
Standing water near doors and walkways creates constant moisture problems.
- Redirect discharge away from traffic areas
- Improve basic runoff control
- Reduce splash-back on siding/trim
What We Install & Correct
Simple, effective drainage fixes that work with your gutter system — no gimmicks.
Downspouts
- Downspout installation
- Downspout replacement (damaged / crushed / undersized)
- Elbows & connectors (repair / replacement)
- Secure fastening & clean alignment
- Downspout relocation (when dumping causes issues)
Discharge Extensions
- Extend discharge away from foundation
- Route runoff away from entry points
- Basic runoff control (splash blocks / simple routing)
- Corner washout mitigation
- Flow checks to confirm performance
Placement Optimization
- Downspout placement recommendations
- Address heavy runoff zones (valleys/long runs)
- Reduce overflow by removing bottlenecks
- Fix areas where water dumps at one corner
- Support for 5" vs 6" gutter sizing decisions
System Tie-Ins
- Gutter repair where needed
- Seamless gutters (5" & 6")
- Gutter guards (reduce clogs)
- Fascia/soffit repair if overflow caused damage
- Storm-damage assessments
Our Process
We look at where water is going now — then we correct it so it stops harming the property.
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Free Inspection
We inspect discharge points, runoff patterns, clogs, and overflow behavior during rain events.
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Plan the Fix
We recommend the simplest solution that actually works: placement, extensions, and bottleneck removal.
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Install & Secure
Clean alignment, solid fastening, proper routing — no sloppy zig-zags or loose sections.
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Flow Test + Cleanup
We confirm water is moving away from the home and the area is left clean.
Storm & Hurricane Damage
High winds crush downspouts, detach elbows, and shift drainage patterns fast. If your downspouts are damaged after major events like #Ian, #Helen, or #Milton, we can repair and replace compromised sections and restore proper runoff control.
FAQ
Yes — FREE estimates on all services.
Common causes are clogged downspout elbows, bad pitch, too few downspouts, or heavy runoff zones like valleys and long runs. We’ll identify the real cause and fix it.
Far enough to keep water from soaking the foundation line and creating washout. We’ll recommend routing based on your layout and where water is currently pooling.
Yes. If water is dumping at one corner or a run is overloaded, adjusting placement can make a major difference.
Ready to Send Water Where It Belongs?
If runoff is washing out your yard, pooling at entry points, or soaking the foundation line — let’s correct it before it turns into bigger repairs. Contact Chosen Home Improvements for a FREE estimate.
