What to check after a downspout repair

Observe the discharge from a safe spot during ordinary rainfall. Note whether water reaches the intended area or still pools nearby.

Note where the water exits and whether it still collects in the same area. If a problem continues, share the date, rainfall conditions and a safe photo with the office.

If you have a gutter, fascia or siding concern, tell Dekoven Roofing what you observed and ask about an assessment.

After a downspout repair

Check that water leaves the system as intended.

What to check

Connections are tight.
Discharge is directed away.
No leaks at joints.
No pooling near the foundation.

When

During the next ordinary rain. Watching from a safe spot is enough.

What a good result looks like

After a repair, water should travel along the gutter, drop through the downspout and leave at a point that drains away from the building. It should not drip from joints, run down the siding or collect in one spot by the wall.

If you can, check during a moderate rain and again during a heavy one, because some problems only show up when the flow is high.