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Merrick sits only about 13 feet above sea level, and more than a fifth of its area is water, from the canals of south Merrick to the bay beyond. That low elevation means rain has few places to go once it leaves a roof. Leaders that empty onto walkways or next to foundations create puddles, soggy lawns and wet crawlspaces, especially during nor'easters that pair heavy rain with high tides. North of Sunrise Highway, streets of Capes, split-levels, high ranches and expanded Colonials have their own aging gutters and fascia. Whether a home is on a canal or a quiet block near the station, sending roof water to the right place matters here.
From North Merrick all the way down to the canals and the bay, Merrick is crossed by Merrick Road, Sunrise Highway, Merrick Avenue and the Meadowbrook State Parkway. The downtown centers on Merrick station on the LIRR Babylon Branch. Out by the water, Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve has turned a former landfill into trails with views over the bay. Bellmore sits to the east and Freeport to the west, and since Merrick is a census-designated place rather than a village, it is governed by the Town of Hempstead. From canal-front homes in south Merrick to the Capes and split-levels north of Sunrise Highway, we install and service seamless gutters throughout Merrick.
In Merrick, drainage is as important as the gutters. We install underground drainage, leach basins and extension tails dug entirely by hand, so tight South Shore lots with paver patios and sprinklers are not torn up. Seamless Alcoa aluminum gutters fabricated on site fit expanded and raised homes, and Galvalume or copper are available for buyers who want extra durability in the bay air. Gutter cleaning and maintenance programs keep systems flowing through storm season.
Call 516-962-2100 or 631-498-8500, or request a free estimate online. Serving Merrick (11566) in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County.
On low-lying lots, simply extending leaders a few feet often is not enough. We look at the grade, soil and water table and may recommend leach basins or extension tails that carry water to a better spot. All of our drainage work is dug by hand, so your lawn, pavers and irrigation stay intact.
Nor'easters bring long stretches of heavy, wind-driven rain. Larger gutters and leaders help keep up with that volume. We recommend 6-inch half-round for most homes and also offer 6-inch K-style for higher capacity. Secure hangers and correct pitch keep the system working when storms stack up.
Usually not. A second story changes roof area and water flow, and the lower gutters often end up handling water from above. We fabricate seamless gutters on site for the new dimensions and plan leader locations to spread the load, with a 25-year warranty on materials and labor for new installs.
Yes. We install vented vinyl soffit, replace rotted fascia boards and cap trim in aluminum coil. Fascia often deteriorates on older South Shore homes where gutters overflowed for years or salt air has worn the paint. Fixing it before new gutters go on gives the system a solid base.