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Trayderjoe 02-08-2018 10:37 AM

Rain Gutter Installation
 
I just found out that Stipes is only doing new home construction rain gutter installation (they are working at Feeney for example), and are not doing installations up here. They recommended Hills and I am wondering if anyone has used Hills recently (or any other rain gutter installation service) and might have some feedback.

Thanks!

skip0358 02-08-2018 10:42 AM

I used them to do mine in 2009 did a GREAT job. No problems at all. My neighbor just used them to do his and he's very pleased also

bagboy 02-08-2018 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Trayderjoe (Post 1513346)
I just found out that Stipes is only doing new home construction rain gutter installation (they are working at Feeney for example), and are not doing installations up here. They recommended Hills and I am wondering if anyone has used Hills recently (or any other rain gutter installation service) and might have some feedback.

Thanks!

Stipes did work for me in November. If this is true, it's something that just came about. I'm curious, did Stipes tell you this?

Trayderjoe 02-08-2018 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bagboy (Post 1513353)
Stipes did work for me in November. If this is true, it's something that just came about. I'm curious, did Stipes tell you this?

Yes. Just got off the phone with him before my posting. Had an appointment for a quote and he called and apologized for canceling as we were outside the area that they are currently servicing. Apparently they are focusing on new home construction down by Feeney. He referred me to Hills.

Trayderjoe 02-08-2018 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by skip0358 (Post 1513348)
I used them to do mine in 2009 did a GREAT job. No problems at all. My neighbor just used them to do his and he's very pleased also

Thanks for your note. Out of curiosity, any issues with rusting of the nails? I did do a search and saw a couple of negative posts about Hills, one of which claimed that the nails used were rusting out and that when they called Hills back, were told that they needed to do maintenance on the nails. I don't know the veracity of the claim, and I do recognize that not everyone will be 100% in agreement, hence my request for information.

graciegirl 02-08-2018 11:21 AM

We used M&M. Great quality and reasonable price. Never heard a negative about them.

Edited. I can't find a link. Perhaps they retired?

vintageogauge 02-08-2018 11:26 AM

M&M here also, no complaint.

bagboy 02-08-2018 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Trayderjoe (Post 1513354)
Yes. Just got off the phone with him before my posting. Had an appointment for a quote and he called and apologized for canceling as we were outside the area that they are currently servicing. Apparently they are focusing on new home construction down by Feeney. He referred me to Hills.

Thank you for replying to my question. I have to assume Stipes knows what's best for them.

CWGUY 02-08-2018 12:06 PM

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jnieman 02-08-2018 12:41 PM

Brian Terry Vinyl

skip0358 02-08-2018 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Trayderjoe (Post 1513355)
Thanks for your note. Out of curiosity, any issues with rusting of the nails? I did do a search and saw a couple of negative posts about Hills, one of which claimed that the nails used were rusting out and that when they called Hills back, were told that they needed to do maintenance on the nails. I don't know the veracity of the claim, and I do recognize that not everyone will be 100% in agreement, hence my request for information.

Have had no rust or any other problems period. I wouldn't recommend someone I had a problem with.

photo1902 02-08-2018 02:50 PM

We used Hills. Extremely pleased with the workmanship and the price.

Trayderjoe 02-10-2018 07:13 AM

Thank you all for your postings!

MrGolf 02-10-2018 08:44 AM

We too used M&M and were very pleased with their quality and price.

The20Percent 03-19-2018 10:22 AM

It’s true what the others have said about Stipes. Jim Stipes has become very independent lately and would prefer for you to use his competitors because he can’t, or won’t, perform his services when you need him to. Possibly because he is interested in new Village construction more than old customer referrals and new customers? I found this out after I requested a quote from him. Jim actually told me to call Hills at one point because he is too busy and his wife in the office would only schedule me for two months out if I wanted to use them.

His prices also now reflect his new attitude ...$250 to dig a gutter drainage ditch under my sidewalk/rock bed into the yard and $2 a foot now for 5” guttering compared to $1.50 a short time back when he did my neighbors home.

kozain 03-19-2018 12:07 PM

Hills is the best and very very reasonable. Great work, best and quick .

mulligan 03-21-2018 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Trayderjoe (Post 1513355)
Thanks for your note. Out of curiosity, any issues with rusting of the nails? I did do a search and saw a couple of negative posts about Hills, one of which claimed that the nails used were rusting out and that when they called Hills back, were told that they needed to do maintenance on the nails. I don't know the veracity of the claim, and I do recognize that not everyone will be 100% in agreement, hence my request for information.

That was my claim. I had to replace every screw all the way around the house. Cheap chinese fasteners. All rusted. Replaced with stainless.

The20Percent 03-23-2018 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mulligan (Post 1525420)
That was my claim. I had to replace every screw all the way around the house. Cheap chinese fasteners. All rusted. Replaced with stainless.

Can you please tell me how long ago you originally had this work done?

I just talked with Mr. Hill, the owner, and he says that these negative reviews could have been from installations 30 years or longer back. He said he is now using all new style screws and fasteners which last much longer and do not rust. He also said his work has a lifetime warranty as long as it is properly maintained (to have them come out and tighten up, inspect, etc) every few years.

I’m trying to get to the bottom of this all before they show up at my house this coming Monday! Thank you.

splashes 03-23-2018 05:34 PM

A action gutters the best

kellyjam 03-23-2018 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by splashes (Post 1526151)
A action gutters the best

2nd vote great job and nice people

mulligan 03-24-2018 07:11 AM

Work was done in 2011. The idea of maintenance on screws is ridiculous.

MrGolf 03-24-2018 09:38 AM

We to used M&M two years ago. Reasonable and no problems. You won’t be disappointed.


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