Downspouts

Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026

24/7 Express Handyman Service extends downspouts in Salt Lake, Park City and Heber. 5 feet from the foundation is the minimum distance a downspout should carry roof water before it discharges. (Gutters and Downspouts | Building America Solution Center)

What downspouts costs

Salt Lake City & Millcreek	from $205
Park City & Summit County	from $225
Heber Valley & Wasatch County	from $225

Downspouts in Salt Lake City & Millcreek starts at $205: the 2-hour minimum at $95/hour ($190) plus the $15 fuel surcharge, with no dispatch fee. Time past 2 hours is billed in 30-minute steps. Larger parts are billed at cost plus 25%.

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Quick answers

How far should downspouts extend from the house?

At least 5 feet from the foundation, per federal Building America guidance, or into an underground catchment system at least 10 feet away. Short elbows that dump water right next to the wall let it soak down along the foundation.

What slope should the ground have near the house?

Ground should fall away from the house. Building America guidance calls for permeable surfaces sloped at least 0.5 inch per foot for 10 feet away from the foundation, so water from the downspout keeps moving away.

Are flip-up or roll-out extensions good enough?

Yes, for many homes they work well if they are put back down after mowing and in winter are kept clear of ice. Where extensions block a path or driveway, a splash block or a buried line designed for drainage is the alternative.

Black downspout extension carrying roof water away from a house foundation over gravel — Photo: AGreenFutureCalgaryLandscping, CC BY-SA 4.0

What 24/7 Express Handyman Service does on site

Adds downspout elbows and extensions so roof water lands well away from the foundation.
Sets splash blocks or flip-up extensions where lawns, paths or driveways need to stay clear.
Checks that the discharge point sits on ground that slopes away from the house.

How it works

Each downspout, where its water lands, and the slope of the ground are checked.
Extensions and splash blocks are priced in writing.
Extensions are installed, secured and water-tested.
Referred out: buried drain lines tied to a storm sewer, and regrading or drainage systems beyond minor soil fill.

When to stop and call

If water is pooling against the foundation or coming into a basement during a storm, call. 24/7 Express Handyman Service can redirect the downspouts right away, and a waterproofing or drainage contractor can handle below-grade leaks.

What happens next

The written scope and price come first; each extension is water-tested before the visit ends.
Photograph the damage before anything is moved and keep every receipt; 24/7 Express Handyman Service provides an itemised invoice your insurer may ask for. The dispatch fee and job cost are paid by you on the day.

Every job 24/7 Express Handyman Service takes on is under $3,000 including labor, materials and any change orders (Utah Code §58-55-305); a change that would push a job over that line is referred to a licensed contractor, not written up as a second job. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance / combustion system work is referred to a licensed trade.

Sources

Gutters and Downspouts | Building America Solution Center — retrieved 2026-09-23
Final Grade Slopes Away from Foundation | Building America Solution Center — retrieved 2026-09-23

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