Gutter guards in Wausau
For houses on both sides of the Wisconsin River, from the older blocks near downtown to newer streets on the edges of the city.
Wausau had 39,994 residents at the 2020 census. The Wisconsin River runs through the middle of the city and divides it into east and west sides. Wausau grew out of lumbering: George Stevens began harvesting pine here in 1840, the railroad arrived in 1874, and by 1906 the local timber was gone and the city's economy had diversified. The Andrew Warren Historic District preserves some of the city's older homes.
What gutter problems are common in Wausau?
Many of the city's older houses have tall walls, steep roofs and attics that weren't built with modern insulation, which is a recipe for ice dams and icicles. Many have mature maples and oaks overhead. Newer houses on the edges of the city tend to have long rooflines with builder gutters that bend under snow.
Typical work in Wausau
- Guards for houses under big maples and oaks
- Re-hanging and repairing ice-damaged gutters on older homes
- Heavy-duty seamless replacement
- Moving downspouts off sidewalks and steps that ice over
Who handles permits?
The City of Wausau Inspections office. Its residential permit page covers fences, decks, accessory buildings and new homes and lists metal roofing requirements, but doesn't mention gutters, so call or email the office with your address to confirm.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for gutter work in Wausau?
The city's residential permit page doesn't list gutters. Ask the City of Wausau Inspections office for your address before work starts, especially if drainage or roofing is involved.
My older Wausau house gets big icicles. Is that the gutters?
Usually it starts with heat escaping into the attic. The gutters matter too, but sealing and insulating the attic is often the bigger fix.
Services in Wausau
- Gutter guards and coversGuards that keep maple seeds, birch catkins and oak leaves out, chosen with snow and ice in mind.
- Ice dam and icicle controlLooking at why ice builds at the eaves, and gutter-side options like heat cable routing.
- Heavy-duty seamless guttersSeamless gutters with stronger hangers and larger outlets for snow load and spring melt.
- Snow and ice damage repairRe-hanging gutters bent or pulled loose by ice, sliding snow and frozen downspouts.
- Downspouts and meltwater drainageMoving rain and snowmelt away from basements without creating ice on walks and drives.
Nearby areas
Icicles, overflow or a gutter full of seeds?
Call and get connected with a local installer who works on Wausau-area roofs.