My old gutters were pulling away from the house, and the problem was no longer something a few new screws were going to solve. Part of the fascia board behind them had rotted, the downspouts needed attention, and I wanted gutter guards so I would not be dealing with the same maintenance cycle every season.
I hired Next Day Gutters for its Howard County gutter-installation service. Based on my experience at my home in Columbia, Maryland, I would recommend giving the company a call if you are replacing gutters rather than trying to stretch another year out of a failing system.
The short version
- Work completed: 5- and 6-inch gutters, gutter guards, downspouts, hidden hangers, and replacement of rotten fascia board
- Location: My home in Columbia, Maryland
- Time on site: The crew finished in a few hours
- Cleanup: They cleaned up carefully when the work was complete
- Overall impression: Excellent installation experience
Why I needed the gutters replaced
The existing gutters were old and visibly separating from the house. That is the kind of problem that is easy to postpone because the gutters may still appear to carry some water. Once they begin pulling away, however, rain can get behind them instead of flowing cleanly toward the downspouts.
In my case, the crew also found rotten fascia board. The fascia is the board along the roof edge where the gutter system is attached. Installing new gutters over damaged wood would have hidden the problem without fixing it, so replacing that section first was an important part of doing the job correctly.
What Next Day Gutters installed
The project included both 5-inch and 6-inch gutters, along with new downspouts and gutter guards. Different roof sections can move different amounts of water, so it made sense to use the appropriate gutter size rather than treating every run as identical.
They attached the gutters with hidden hangers. Instead of the old-style spikes that can loosen and become conspicuous, hidden hangers sit inside the gutter and fasten it securely to sound fascia. The result looks cleaner, and in this case it addressed the very problem that prompted the project: gutters coming away from the house.
The company’s Howard County page currently advertises gutter installation, downspouts, gutter guards, and fascia services. Those service descriptions line up with the work performed at my house. The 5- and 6-inch sizes are details from my own project, and homeowners should confirm the exact dimensions, materials, and scope included in their estimate.
How the installation went
The crew worked efficiently and completed the installation in a few hours. Just as important, the job did not feel rushed. The new gutter runs looked straight, the downspouts were fitted neatly, and the transitions around the roofline looked finished rather than improvised.
I also appreciated the cleanup. Gutter replacement creates plenty of opportunities to leave behind old fasteners, metal scraps, packaging, and pieces of damaged wood. The crew cleaned up after themselves when they were finished, which meant I was not walking around the house afterward collecting the remains of the project.
What stood out to me
- They dealt with the rotten fascia instead of simply covering it with new gutters.
- The combination of 5- and 6-inch gutters was matched to the job rather than reduced to one standard size.
- The hidden hangers gave the gutters a cleaner appearance and firmer attachment.
- The new downspouts and gutter guards made this a complete system replacement.
- The crew finished promptly and left the property clean.
A few questions worth asking before any gutter project
Even after a good experience, I would not recommend hiring any gutter contractor without understanding the estimate. Ask these questions before agreeing to the work:
- Are the proposed gutters 5 inches, 6 inches, or a combination, and why?
- How many downspouts are included, and where will they discharge water?
- Will the crew inspect the fascia before installation?
- How will rotten fascia or other hidden damage be priced if discovered?
- What type of hangers and fasteners will be used?
- Which gutter-guard system is included, and what maintenance does it still require?
- Who is responsible for removing old gutters and cleaning up metal scraps and fasteners?
- What workmanship and material warranties apply?
Gutter guards reduce the amount of debris entering the system, but no guard should be treated as permission to ignore the roofline forever. Homeowners should still inspect gutters and downspouts periodically, especially after severe storms or when nearby trees drop heavy debris.
Would I hire Next Day Gutters again?
Yes. My initial experience with Next Day Gutters was excellent. They replaced an aging gutter system that was coming loose, repaired the damaged fascia behind it, installed new gutters, guards, and downspouts, and cleaned up when the work was done.
This review reflects my own installation experience at one Columbia home. It is too early for me to make sweeping claims about decades of durability, and every house presents a different roofline, drainage pattern, and repair history. What I can say is that the work looked careful, the project moved efficiently, and the crew handled the property professionally.
You can learn more or request an estimate from the Next Day Gutters Howard County location page.
Review disclosure: This is a firsthand homeowner review based on work completed at my own home.
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Frequently asked questions
What did Next Day Gutters install at this Columbia home?
The project included 5- and 6-inch gutters, gutter guards, downspouts, hidden hangers, and replacement of rotten fascia board where the old gutter system had been pulling away.
Why was the fascia board replaced?
The fascia behind part of the old gutter system had rotted. New gutters need sound material for secure attachment, so the damaged board was replaced before the new system was installed.
What are hidden gutter hangers?
Hidden hangers are brackets installed inside a gutter and fastened through its back into the fascia. They are less visible than traditional gutter spikes and help hold the gutter securely when installed into sound wood.
How long did this gutter installation take?
The crew completed the work at this particular home in a few hours. Project time will vary with the size and complexity of the roofline, fascia repairs, weather, and the scope of the gutter and downspout system.
Published June 12, 2026.