Downspout Installation in Kansas City Metro, MO

You likely need new downspouts if water pools near your foundation after rain or if your gutters overflow at the corners. Kansas City's clay soil holds water against the house, so poor drainage shows up quickly after a storm.

Yes, we install downspouts on older homes throughout the Kansas City Metro, including properties with steep roof pitches or multi-story eaves. We assess the roofline and fascia condition before starting any work.

A general guideline is one downspout for every 20 to 40 linear feet of gutter, depending on roof slope and gutter size. Homes in the Kansas City Metro with larger roofs or steep pitches often need more downspouts to handle heavy spring storms.

No, Kansas City prohibits direct downspout connections to the sanitary sewer system under city ordinance. We route all downspouts to discharge to storm drainage or away from the structure at grade.

Undersized downspouts back up during heavy rain and send overflow directly against your foundation or siding. Norton Construction Consultants sizes each downspout to match your roof area and the storm intensity common to the Kansas City Metro.

Extensions are often needed to move water far enough from the foundation, especially on Kansas City Metro lots where clay soil limits absorption. We evaluate your yard grade during the assessment and recommend extensions where the discharge point is too close to the house.