Why Is Water Dripping From Gutter Corners in Phoenix?

A lot of folks around Phoenix notice water dripping from the corners of their gutters and assume something major is wrong. Most of the time, it’s not the whole system failing. It’s usually the sealant giving up. The heat out here dries things out fast, and once that corner seal cracks, the water finds its way out.

What’s Actually Going On

Those corner joints are basically held together with sealant that’s meant to stay flexible. But in Phoenix, the heat does not play nice. The gutters heat up, cool down, and heat up again every single day. After a while, the sealant gets tired. It dries out, gets stiff, and pulls back a bit. Then it starts cracking. Once that happens, even a light rain will drip through the corner. Monsoon rain? It’ll leak nonstop.

Signs the Corners Are Failing

There are a few things you can look for without climbing a ladder:

• Steady drip from the corners?
• Water hitting the ground even if the rest of the gutter looks fine?
• Joints starting to pull apart?
• Stains or dark streaks below the corners

If you’re seeing any of that, the corner sealant is probably done.

What Helps Fix It

Most of the time, the fix isn’t anything dramatic. You just clean the corner out and reseal it with a high-temp, UV-safe gutter sealant. The regular stuff might work in cooler places, but in Phoenix it dries out almost instantly. The heat just cooks it.

The high-temp sealant holds up way better. It stays flexible, even when the gutters heat up all afternoon and cool off at night. It can handle those long Phoenix summers without cracking the moment the sun hits it. So in a lot of cases, a fresh bead of the right sealant is all it takes to stop the drip.

Typical Costs

Corner repair usually runs around $150 to $300.?Full gutter replacement, if the whole system is wearing out, can land around $2,500 to $5,000+ depending on the home.

What CR Gutters, Inc.™ Does When They Come Out

When CR Gutters, Inc.™ checks out a corner leak, they don’t just slap new sealant on and go. They look at the whole setup. They check if the gutters are pulling away from the house. They look for sagging, small cracks, buildup inside the gutter, or joints starting to separate.

Sometimes the corner just needs a clean, a dry surface, and fresh sealant. Sometimes the metal itself is warped from years of heat, and the sealant won’t hold unless the corner is reset. They’ll tell you straight what’s going on so you’re not guessing.

When To Get It Checked

Corner leaks don’t fix themselves. They get bigger. They start splashing water onto the stucco. They create muddy spots near the home. And after a monsoon or two, they can even cause staining on the walls.

If you’re seeing a drip every time it rains, it’s probably time to get someone out.

You can call CR Gutters, Inc.™ at (602) 671 3476 to have your Phoenix home checked. It’s usually a quick fix, and getting ahead of it now keeps you from dealing with bigger issues later.