The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Northwest Arkansas
Heated Gutters in Northwest Arkansas
Heat cable systems that keep gutters and downspouts flowing when ice tries to shut them down.
- Licensed & Insured
- Seamless Gutters Formed On-Site
- Serving Northwest Arkansas
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters
Northwest Arkansas
- Licensed & insured local team
- Seamless gutters formed on-site
- Serving Northwest Arkansas
- Free, no-pressure written estimates
Quick answer
Heated Gutters in Northwest Arkansas, AR: The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Northwest Arkansas installs heated gutter systems that keep water moving through gutters and downspouts during freezes, preventing ice dams and the leaks that come with them. Call (479) 370-5248 or book online.
Using Heat Tape To Create A Heated Gutter
A heated gutter system is made up of a gutter and self-regulating heat tape threaded into your gutters and downspouts under a gutter guard system. The heat tape warms the gutter during winter weather to prevent the problems caused by snow and ice build-up.
Heated gutters in Northwest Arkansas
When heat cable earns its place on an Ozark roofline
Most homes here never need it. A few eaves do, every winter. Here is how to tell which kind you have, and how we install it when it is the right call.
Winter in Northwest Arkansas is mostly a freeze-thaw season. Snow on the roof softens in afternoon sun, melt runs down to the eave, and overnight it refreezes in the coldest place on the house: the gutter, which hangs out in open air. Do that a few nights in a row and you can get a plug of ice in the trough, a frozen downspout and water backing up under the first course of shingles.
The same home can be fine on the south side and miserable on the north. That is why we treat heated gutters as a targeted fix for problem eaves, not something to wrap around the whole house. If you have never seen icicles or ice in your gutters, you probably don’t need this, and we will say so.
Eaves that are most likely to ice up
- North-facing runs that stay shaded all day under oak or hickory canopy.
- Low-pitch roof sections, which dam faster than steep ones.
- Eaves near bathroom vents and chimneys, where warm air causes uneven melting.
- Homes with poor soffit ventilation, no ridge vent or a thinly insulated attic.
- Gutters over a front entry or driveway, where icicles become a hazard.
- Downspouts on the shaded side that freeze solid and stop the whole run.
If the cause is attic heat or ventilation, fixing that is often the better first step. Heat cable treats the gutter. It does not fix a roof that is melting snow from below.
Why we put the cable in the gutter, not on the roof
| Question | Zigzag cable on the shingles | Cable inside the gutter, under a guard |
|---|---|---|
| Where ice ends up | Often just moves higher up the roof, past the drip edge and ice shield | Gutter and downspout stay warm, so melt keeps draining |
| Effect on the roof | Fastened across the shingles, which can conflict with a roof warranty | Nothing attached to the shingles |
| Cable protection | Exposed to sun, weather and snagging debris | Covered by the gutter guard |
| Leaves and debris | Catch on the cable and hold water | Kept out by the guard |
How a heated gutter install goes
- Pick the runs.We mark the eaves and downspouts that have actually iced, rather than heating the whole house.
- Check the gutter first.Pitch, hangers and seams have to be right. Cable in a sagging gutter just warms standing water.
- Run the cable.Self-regulating heat cable is laid in the trough and down through each downspout on the circuit.
- Cover it.A metal guard such as BroGuard goes over the top to protect the cable and hold its heat in.
- Power it safely.Each circuit needs ground-fault protection. Where there is a usable outdoor outlet, a GFCI plug-in cord set handles it. If not, a licensed electrician makes the final connection.
- Show you how to run it.Turn it on before the freeze, not after the ice is already built up. Melting flakes as they land takes far less time and power.
Power use depends on how many feet of cable you run, and because the cable self-regulates, it draws less as conditions warm. If sliding snow is the bigger worry on your roof, look at snow guards, and if a freeze has already bent a run or popped a seam, start with gutter repair. You can see the rest of our exterior solutions for the other parts of the water path.
Seen ice in the same gutter two winters running? Have us look at that eave. Call (479) 370-5248
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More Ways We Help Northwest Arkansas 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, matched to your trim.
Learn more Gutter CleaningGutters and downspouts cleared by hand, flushed and tested. Oak, hickory and maple debris out, water moving again.
Learn more Storm Damage RepairHail dents, wind-loosened runs, sagging hangers and fascia damage, repaired fast and documented for your insurance file.
Learn more BroGuard Gutter GuardsFine metal mesh built for oak and hickory country. Stops leaves, seed pods and grit while spring downpours flow through.
Learn more Maintenance ProgramScheduled cleanings after fall drop and before spring storms so your system is ready when the Ozark rain arrives.
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 Northwest Arkansas 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 Northwest Arkansas Homeowners Call the Brothers
Local employees, a 479 number and a shop right here in town. When you call (479) 370-5248 you reach Northwest Arkansas.
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 fail in a spring storm.
Fast repair after hail and wind, photos for your insurance file, and pre-season cleanings so April downpours move through instead of over.
BroGuard fine metal mesh keeps oak, hickory and maple debris out and stands up to freeze-thaw winters. Nothing plastic on your roofline.
Year-round
Your Northwest Arkansas gutter calendar
What we are doing on Northwest Arkansas rooflines each season, so your system is ready before the weather asks it to work.
- Spring · Mar to MayStorm season repair
Hail dents, wind-loosened runs and blown-off downspouts repaired fast, with photos for your insurance file.
- Summer · Jun to AugInstall season
Best window for new seamless runs, added downspouts and underground drainage before fall.
- Fall · Sep to NovLeaf-drop cleaning
Oak, hickory and maple cleared after the drop, outlets flushed, and BroGuard installed to keep it that way.
- Winter · Dec to FebFreeze-thaw checks
Hangers, seams and slopes checked so ice and standing water do not pull the system off the fascia.
The Work
Real Crews. Real Northwest Arkansas Homes.
Reviews
What Northwest Arkansas Homeowners Say
“Our experience with Brothers Gutters was beyond expectations. There was always excellent communication starting with when Logan came out to the house to help us find a solution to our gutter issues. He kept us informed the whole way through. Nate and the crew were extremely helpful and courteous as well. The new gutters gave our house such a face lift.”
Posted on Google“We had a great experience with this gutter company from start to finish. Logan was fantastic to work with, professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about doing the job right. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made the whole process easy and stress-free. The work turned out great, and we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend Brothers Gutters!”
Posted on Google“The service I received from Brother’s Gutters, from the moment Logan entered my door until after the gutters/filters were installed, was exceptional. Logan quoted me a fair price and kept in touch throughout the install and beyond. By all means, if you need gutters, this truly is the company to call!!!”
Posted on Google“Logan and the Brother Gutters crew were amazing! They came in and went right to work. My house was a hard one and definitely gave them a hard time. But they worked tirelessly to get it done. They did quality work, answered all my questions and concerns and really made the experience less stressful!”
Posted on Google“I wish I could give more stars. Loved our rep Logan. Highly knowledgeable, and showed us a level of care and attention to detail for his work that haven’t seen with other contractors.”
Posted on Google“They do honest work and are incredibly polite! Look no further and book them.”
Posted on GoogleHeated Gutters Questions, Answered
An ice dam is ice that builds up at the roof edge and in the gutter, trapping meltwater behind it. That water can back up under the shingles and into the house. Northwest Arkansas ice storms and freeze-thaw nights create exactly those conditions, and a gutter that stays flowing is what keeps the dam from forming.
Self-regulating heat tape runs inside the gutters and down the downspouts, under a gutter guard. It warms enough to melt snow and ice without damaging your home. The guard traps the heat inside the gutter, so when snow on the roof melts, it lands on a warm guard and a warm gutter and drains instead of refreezing.
Because roof cable does not stop ice from damming in the gutter. The common zigzag pattern melts some snow on the first few feet of roof, but ice still builds up and clogs the gutter. That method has also been shown to cause more roof damage over time than no cable at all, and it may violate your roof warranty. We use Weather-Ready heat tape only inside the gutters and downspouts.
Yes, that is one of the main reasons to install them. Large icicles over walkways and driveways are a real hazard in winter, and the weight of accumulated ice can crack gutters or pull them away from the house. Keeping the gutter and downspout warm gives meltwater a path off the roof, so it drains instead of hanging off the edge.
It is worth it when it is installed correctly and your home has a history of ice. Our winters are milder than up north, but ice storms and hard freezes still come through, and one ice dam can send water into the house. If ice has pulled on your gutters or leaked inside before, you are a strong candidate. We can show you where the ice forms during a free estimate.
In many cases, yes. The heat tape threads into the gutters and downspouts under a gutter guard, so a sound existing system can often be fitted. If the gutters are sagging or undersized, we fix that first, because heat cannot help a gutter that does not drain. We check all of it during your free estimate.
Service area
Northwest Arkansas 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 (479) 370-5248 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
- Alma
- Bella Vista
- Bentonville
- Berryville
- Cave Springs
- Centerton
- Elkins
- Elm Springs
- Eureka Springs
- Farmington
- Fayetteville
- Fort Smith
- Garfield
- Gentry
- Gravette
- Green Forest
- Huntsville
- Johnson
- Lincoln
- Lowell
- Mountainburg
- Ozark
- Pea Ridge
- Prairie Grove
- Rogers
- Siloam Springs
- Springdale
- Tontitown
- Van Buren
- West Fork
- Winslow
- Rogers
- Bentonville
- Bella Vista
- Siloam Springs
- Lowell
- Elm Springs
- Tontitown
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The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Northwest Arkansas · (479) 370-5248 · Serving Northwest Arkansas, AR and Northwest Arkansas
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