Ocean Shores Professional Rain Gutter Installation, Service, and Repair.

What A Proper Coastal Rain Gutter Inspection Should Include

A Ocean Shores gutter inspection isn’t just about clearing leaves. A real inspection will check:

• Corrosion at seams and brackets
• Proper pitch for heavy rain flow
• Secure attachment to fascia
• Storm-ready downspout positioning
• Signs of salt deterioration
• Areas where wind-driven rain bypasses the system

If replacement is needed, upgrading to coastal-rated materials can dramatically extend the life of your system.

The Hidden Cost of “They’re Probably Fine”

Most homeowners don’t realize there’s a problem until:

• Water stains appear under eaves
• Paint begins peeling
• Wood softens around the roofline
• Mold shows up inside

By then, it’s no longer a gutter repair—it’s carpentry, siding, and sometimes structural work.

A simple inspection could prevent all of it.

Why Gutters Matter More on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Ocean Shores homes don’t just deal with rain.

They deal with:

• Sudden Gulf downpours

• High humidity year-round

• Salt-heavy air

• Hurricane-force winds

• Saturated soil

Your gutter system isn’t just managing water—it’s protecting your entire structure.

And here, it works overtime.

Intense Gulf Coast Rainfall

Summer storms can dump inches of rain in a short window. When gutters are clogged, sagging, or improperly pitched, water spills over fast.

That overflow leads to:

• Foundation erosion

• Water intrusion into crawl spaces

• Wood rot along fascia boards

• Stained siding and brick

• Landscape washout

It doesn’t take a major hurricane—just one heavy storm.

Salt Air Corrosion

Living near the Gulf means metal components corrode faster. Fasteners rust. Seams separate. Brackets loosen.

From the ground, everything may look intact.

But under the surface, salt exposure weakens systems over time—especially older sectional gutters.

Hurricane & Tropical Storm Exposure

Homes in Ocean Shores are no strangers to tropical systems. Wind-driven rain pushes water under eaves and overwhelms undersized or aging gutter systems.

When gutters fail during a storm, the damage can extend far beyond the roofline.

And repairs after a storm are always more expensive than prevention before one.

Carps Rain Gutters is centrally located, servicing Ocean Shores and the surrounding Mississippi & Alabama Gulf coast areas.