Gutter Installation, Repair & Cleaning in Sanibel, FL
Since Hurricane Ian, Sanibel has been rebuilding, and a lot of island homes now sit higher, with new metal roofs and long downspout drops. A gutter system here has to handle Gulf storms, salt air and serious wind, and carry the water away from the pilings, the parking level and the plantings.
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters have installed gutters on Sanibel homes from the East End near the lighthouse to West Gulf Drive, plus Captiva. We also clean, repair, and handle downspout drainage, fascia and soffit.
We’re veteran-owned and state-licensed (CBC1270165), and our crews have worked on 100+ Sanibel homes since 2022, most of them during the rebuild after Ian.
QUICK ANSWER
Who installs gutters in Sanibel?
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters is a veteran-owned, state-licensed gutter contractor (CBC1270165). Our own crews install seamless 6″ and 7″ gutters, gutter guards and underground drainage in Sanibel, and we’ve worked on 100+ Sanibel homes since 2022. Many island homes sit high on pilings, so we strap long downspout drops tight for Gulf wind. Most full gutter installs in Sanibel run about $2,000 to $4,000. Every estimate is free and in writing, and every install carries a 5-year workmanship warranty.
1 of only 12 licensed
State license CBC1270165. Only 12 of 91 gutter companies in SWFL hold one.
Veteran-owned
Owned and run by Army and Marine Corps veterans, serving Lee and Collier counties.
Island experience
Most of our Sanibel work has been on homes rebuilt after Ian.
100+ Sanibel homes
Real Sanibel installs and repairs since 2022.
THE LICENSE GAP
Only 12 of 91 gutter companies in Southwest Florida hold a Florida contractor’s license
In July 2026 we checked every gutter company advertising in Lee and Collier counties against the state’s licensee database. Just 12 of the 91 hold a valid state license, and we’re one of them.
91
gutter companies advertising in Lee and Collier counties
12
hold a valid Florida contractor’s license, including us
87%
have no valid state license
“Licensed and insured” isn’t a license number
Almost every contractor says it. Very few can show you a state number. A city or county business tax receipt is just a tax registration: no exam, no insurance check, no bond. Only a state license from the Florida DBPR authorizes gutter installation.
Why it matters to you:
- Insurance. If an unlicensed contractor’s work causes damage, your carrier can dispute the claim.
- Liability. Unlicensed crews often carry no workers’ comp. If someone falls off your roof, that can land on you.
- Warranty. An unlicensed contractor’s contract can’t be enforced, so the warranty is worth nothing.
- No safety net. Florida’s Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund only covers work by licensed contractors.
CHECK ANY CONTRACTOR IN 15 SECONDS
- Ask for the state license number, not a business tax receipt.
- Search it at myfloridalicense.com under “Verify a Licensee.”
- Make sure it says Current, Active, and the name matches the company on your estimate.
Check us first: CBC1270165, Certified Building Contractor.
Source: Brothers Gutters review of gutter companies advertising on Google, Yelp, Angi, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack, Nextdoor, Facebook and others, each checked against the Florida DBPR licensee database, July 2026.
Gutters built for Sanibel homes
Elevated homes, Gulf wind and salt air change how a gutter system should be designed. We plan every job around them.
Raised and elevated homes
Homes rebuilt on pilings after Ian put gutters 20 to 30 feet up, with long downspout drops that have to be strapped tight against high wind. Our crews work at that height every week.
Salt air and Gulf wind
Right on the water, fasteners and seams take a beating. Seamless runs, sealed joints, hidden hangers and secured downspouts hold up far longer.
Metal roofs
Most rebuilt island homes have metal roofs, which shed water fast. We size gutters and downspouts to the roof so water leaves the gutter instead of shooting over it.
Protecting the plantings
Native landscaping is part of what makes Sanibel, Sanibel. Downspouts placed right keep roof water from washing out beds and eroding sandy soil around the home.
Second homes and rentals
Many Sanibel homes are second homes or vacation rentals. We can do the estimate and install while you’re away and send photos of the finished job.
Repairs after a storm
If wind has bent, pulled or separated your gutters, we fix what can be fixed and tell you straight when a run is better replaced.
Recent work around Sanibel
Real Sanibel jobs from our crews.
SERVICE AREA
Sanibel neighborhoods we serve
From the lighthouse to Blind Pass, island homes need different things from their gutters.
- East End. Homes near the lighthouse and Periwinkle Way, a mix of older cottages and new elevated builds.
- Mid-island and the Dunes. Neighborhoods off Sanibel-Captiva Road and around the golf course, many re-roofed after Ian.
- Gulf-front and West Gulf Drive. Homes right on the beach, where salt air and wind off the Gulf are strongest.
- Bay-side and canal homes. Homes on the bay side and the canals, where downspouts need to drain away from docks and seawalls.
- Captiva. We work on Captiva too, with the same salt-air and storm exposure as Sanibel.
We serve all of Sanibel and Captiva, plus Fort Myers Beach and south Fort Myers.
AFTER IAN
Rebuilding the island, one roof at a time
Hurricane Ian’s storm surge washed over much of Sanibel in September 2022 and cut the causeway. In the rebuild since, a lot of island homes have gone back up higher, with new metal roofs.
If you’re rebuilding or just finished, check three things:
- Are gutters part of the plan? Builders often leave them off. Without them, roof water pours onto stairs, decks and the parking level.
- Are they sized for the roof? Metal roofs shed water fast. Undersized gutters overflow in the first big storm.
- Are the downspouts secured for wind? Long drops on a raised home need to be strapped tight, or the next storm takes them off.
Book a free estimate and we’ll look at your current gutters and tell you straight whether they need replacing or just need work.
Sanibel gutter facts at a glance
RAINY SEASON
Roughly June through September, with heavy afternoon storms
HURRICANE SEASON
June 1 – November 30
COMMON ROOF TYPES
Metal, shingle, some tile
GUTTER SIZES WE INSTALL
6″ and 7″ seamless aluminum (7″ for most tile and metal roofs)
BIGGEST DRAINAGE RISKS
Water pooling under raised homes, erosion of sandy soil and plantings, wind damage to long downspout runs
RAISED HOMES
We install on elevated homes on pilings
Most installs are done in one day. Our office: 17433 Alico Center Rd, Unit 5, Fort Myers, FL 33967
Gutter services for Sanibel homes
Seamless gutter installation
Custom-formed on site in one continuous piece per run, in 6″ or 7″, color-matched to your trim.
Gutter repair
Resealing leaking corners and seams, re-securing loose sections, replacing damaged downspouts and fixing storm damage. If a run is sagging or failing, we’ll tell you straight whether a repair will hold or replacement is the better buy.
Gutter cleaning
Clearing palm debris, sand and grit before rainy season and after storms.
BroGuard gutter guards
Architectural-grade gutter protection that keeps leaves and palm debris out, so your gutters keep flowing.
Underground drainage
Carrying downspout water away from the house, the pool deck and the landscaping to a safe discharge point.
Fascia and soffit
Repairing rotted fascia and replacing storm-worn soffit alongside new gutters.
From first call to finished gutters
Most homes are done in one day.
STEP 1
Call or book online
Reach us at (239) 645-4413 or schedule your free estimate on our site.
STEP 2
On-site estimate
A sales rep measures your roofline, checks pitch, overhang and fascia, and maps where the water needs to go.
STEP 3
Clear written quote
A line-by-line proposal with gutter size, color, downspout placement and any drainage work, plus HOA paperwork if you need it.
STEP 4
Install day
The crew walks the work order with you, forms seamless gutters on site, and installs.
STEP 5
Final walkthrough
We walk the finished job with you, make any adjustments, and leave the site clean.
Why Sanibel homeowners call the Brothers
Licensed and insured, and we show you
Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1270165, with workers’ comp and liability paperwork handed over with every estimate.
Veteran-owned and local
Owned and run by Army and Marine Corps veterans, serving Sanibel since 2022 from our Fort Myers office.
Gutters only, done right
We don’t do roofs or siding. Gutters, drainage, fascia and soffit are the whole job.
Sized for Florida, not up north
6″ and 7″ only. We won’t put a 5″ gutter on a Southwest Florida home.
Top-rated on Google
Customers mention clear proposals, on-time crews and clean job sites.
Second homes and rentals welcome
Owners who aren’t on the island can have the estimate and install done while they’re away, with photos and updates by phone.
Your Sanibel gutter calendar
Dec – May
Winter & spring
Dry season; seasonal residents are in town.
What to do: The best window to install or upgrade before the rains, while you’re here to see it.
Jun – Sep
Summer
Rainy season; daily afternoon storms.
What to do: Clean gutters early in the season. Watch for overflow on long runs and at the super gutter over the pool cage.
Jun – Nov
Hurricane season
Peak storm risk August through October.
What to do: Check that gutters and downspouts are secured. Call us after a storm for an inspection.
Oct – Nov
Fall
Storms taper off; leaves and palm debris build up.
What to do: Post-storm repairs and a cleaning before seasonal residents return.
What your neighbors say
Real reviews from Southwest Florida homeowners on Google.
★★★★★
“Good people, from their estimator, installers, and meeting their company owner. Final gutter outcome was great.”
Bryan C.
Google review
★★★★★
“Can I just tell you that Steve and Mike have the best customer service ever? They kept their space and job tidy and clean.”
Jesenia
Google review
★★★★★
“Great company and work from bid to finish. Steve and Mike were awesome.”
Marcie R.
Google review
★★★★★
“Steve and Mike were awesome. Steve’s knowledge is an asset to your company. The job was done meticulously.”
James S.
Google review
Sanibel gutter questions, answered
Does a gutter company need a license in Florida?
Yes. Installing gutters for pay in Florida requires a state contractor’s license from the DBPR. A city or county business tax receipt is not a contractor’s license. Ask for the number and look it up at myfloridalicense.com. Ours is CBC1270165.
Can you fix leaking or sagging gutters?
Often, yes. We reseal leaking corners and seams, re-secure loose sections and replace damaged downspouts. But leaks and sagging usually have a cause, like gutters pitched the wrong way, too few downspouts or an old system at the end of its life. We find the cause first and shoot you straight on whether a repair will hold or replacing the run is the better buy.
Can you install gutters on a raised home on pilings?
Yes. Most of the homes we work on at Sanibel are elevated. We install the gutters, strap the long downspout drops for wind, and route the water away from the pilings and parking level.
Do you work on Captiva?
Yes. We serve Captiva as well as Sanibel.
Do gutters hold up to salt air?
Seamless aluminum gutters with sealed joints and the right fasteners hold up well. We use screw-in hidden hangers and secure every downspout for Gulf wind.
Do I need to be on the island for the estimate or install?
No. Many Sanibel homes are second homes or rentals. We can do both while you’re away and send photos and updates by phone.
How often should gutters be cleaned in Sanibel?
At least once a year, ideally before rainy season in June. Homes under oaks or palms, and homes with super gutters, do best with two cleanings a year through our Rain Ready Club.
How much do new gutters cost in Sanibel?
Most full installations run about $2,000 to $4,000, depending on the size of the house and whether it needs 6″ or 7″ gutters. Every quote is free and in writing.
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