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Hauppauge takes its name from an Algonquian word usually translated as sweet waters, and the hamlet is known for underground springs and a high water table. The Nissequogue River begins its run just to the north. For homeowners, that means rain has fewer places to soak in, and water dumped at the base of a leader can linger against a foundation or basement wall. Much of the housing is postwar and later suburban construction: high ranches, split-levels, Colonials and Capes on lots shaded by trees that are now fully grown. Hauppauge is also home to a huge commercial district, where low-slope roofs and big buildings demand high-capacity gutters.
Split between the Towns of Smithtown and Islip, Hauppauge is best known for the Long Island Innovation Park, described as the largest industrial park on Long Island, with more than 1,000 companies. Many Suffolk County offices work out of the H. Lee Dennison Building, and the Nissequogue River rises near those county offices. Getting around means historic King's Highway, laid out in 1702, along with Motor Parkway, Route 347 and Route 454. Beyond the business district, residential streets hold high ranches, split-levels, Colonials and Capes under fully grown trees. From split-levels on quiet side streets to the big low-slope buildings of the Innovation Park, we install and service gutters throughout Hauppauge.
Because water drains slowly here, getting leader water away from foundations is the priority, and Island Gutters' hand-dug extension tails and leach basins do that without heavy equipment damaging lawns, pavers or sprinklers. For the industrial park and offices, 6-inch commercial K-style gutters and the drop-off service for contractors are strong fits. Homeowners under mature trees benefit from all-aluminum Leaf Relief, and aging high ranches often need fascia replacement and trim-coil capping.
Call 631-498-8500 or 516-962-2100, or request a free estimate online. Serving Hauppauge (11788, 11749) in the Town of Smithtown and Town of Islip, Suffolk County.
Hauppauge is known for its high water table, so roof water released right beside the house has little room to soak away. Clogged gutters that overflow make it worse. Keeping gutters clear and carrying leader water away through underground pipe to a leach basin or extension tail can help. Island Gutters digs this drainage by hand and offers free estimates.
Yes. Island Gutters serves commercial properties and fabricates 6-inch K-style gutters for higher-capacity and commercial use, with seamless runs made on site. Contractors and architects can also use the drop-off service to have gutters and leaders fabricated to spec. Galvanized and Galvalume materials are available alongside the standard Alcoa aluminum.
On many Hauppauge high ranches the answer is both. Island Gutters replaces rotted fascia boards, caps them with aluminum trim coil, and can install vented vinyl soffit to improve attic airflow. New seamless gutters then attach to solid wood. Gutter installations carry a 25-year warranty on materials and labor.
On lots with mature trees they usually are. Island Gutters is a preferred Alcoa Leaf Relief contractor, and the all-aluminum design holds up to heavy leaf loads. The company advises against plastic or vinyl guards, which can warp or crack. Guards reduce cleanings, and the maintenance program includes a roof inspection when cleaning is needed.