Overflowing gutters in monsoon aren't usually a clog problem — they're a capacity problem. Undersized downspouts, poor slope, and discharge too close to the foundation quietly wreck stucco, framing, and slab edges. I audit slope, sizing, and discharge with the math in writing.
Slope verification (¼" per 10' minimum)
Downspout sizing vs monsoon rainfall intensity
Hanger spacing and fastener corrosion audit
Discharge distance and foundation-erosion scoring
Gutter guard cost-benefit for your tree exposure
Written scope with prioritized fix list
Full gutter and downspout walk (ladder + on-roof where safe). Slope verification with digital level (¼" per 10' minimum). Downspout sizing math against NM monsoon 1-hr rainfall intensity. Hanger spacing, spike vs hidden hanger, and fastener corrosion audit. Discharge distance measurement and foundation-erosion risk scoring. Gutter guard cost-benefit analysis for your specific tree exposure. Written scope with prioritized fix list and cost bands.
NM homeowners with overflowing gutters or foundation erosion. Owners planning stucco or foundation repair wanting to fix the root cause. Buyers under contract wanting drainage due-diligence. Property managers with multi-property drainage complaints. Homeowners considering rain-barrel or gray-water conversions.
Verbal Walk — $99 Standard Gutter Report — $249 Detailed w/ Drainage Math + Discharge Mapping — $449 Multi-Property — Custom Most gutter inspections are $249–$449. Catching drainage problems before foundation work saves $8,000–$25,000.
Usually undersized downspouts, not clogged gutters. NM monsoon storms drop 1–2 inches per hour, which needs a 3"x4" downspout every 30–40 feet of gutter run. Most homes have 2"x3" spouts every 50–60 feet — half the capacity needed. I run the math and tell you what to add.
Minimum 6 feet, ideally 10, per most soil-engineer guidance for NM's expansive clay. Splash blocks alone don't cut it. I measure discharge distance and score foundation-erosion risk.
In NM, usually not for cottonwood/piñon areas — the fine debris clogs the guards themselves and now you're paying to clean a screen instead of a gutter. I score your specific tree exposure and give you a straight yes/no.
Manufacturer + workmanship defect audit.
Yearly punch-list + service-life estimate.
Pre-listing & buyer due-diligence reports.
Reserve study + per-unit documentation.
I've watched too many neighbors sign contracts they didn't understand for roofs they didn't need. That stops with a written report they own.