Eavestrough Replacement Cost for Barrhaven Two-Storey Homes

A full eavestrough replacement on a two-storey home in Barrhaven typically costs between $2,500 and $5,000 for seamless aluminum, depending on the total linear footage, roof complexity, and number of downspouts required. Most two-storey homes in Barrhaven's newer subdivisions like Half Moon Bay, Stonebridge, and Longfields have 150 to 200 linear feet of eavestrough, which puts them solidly in this range.

Barrhaven homes built in the 1990s and 2000s are now reaching the age where original eavestroughs are showing serious wear. If your home is 20 to 25 years old, you are likely seeing sagging sections, leaking seams, peeling paint, and gutters that have pulled away from the fascia after decades of Ottawa's freeze-thaw punishment. A full replacement at this stage is usually more cost-effective than trying to patch an aging system piece by piece.

The per-linear-foot rate for seamless aluminum in Ottawa runs $8 to $18 installed, and a two-storey home typically falls toward the middle or higher end of that range because of the added labour and safety requirements of working at height. Scaffolding or articulating lifts are sometimes needed on two-storey work, which can add $300 to $800 to the project depending on the setup. Ladder-only installation is possible in many cases, but the extra height means slower, more careful work and higher labour costs per foot.

For a typical Barrhaven two-storey with 175 linear feet, expect the breakdown to look something like this. The eavestrough material and forming runs roughly $1,200 to $2,000. Labour for installation, including hanger placement at proper 24-inch or 18-inch spacing for Ottawa snow loads, adds $1,000 to $1,800. Five to seven downspouts at $200 to $600 each contribute another $1,000 to $2,400. Old eavestrough removal and disposal typically adds $200 to $500. The wide range reflects differences in material gauge, the number of corners and angles on your roofline, and whether any fascia repair is needed.

Speaking of fascia — this is the hidden cost that catches many Barrhaven homeowners off guard. When the old eavestroughs come down, damaged or rotted fascia boards are often revealed underneath. In Ottawa's climate, water that has been seeping behind aging eavestroughs for years causes fascia rot that is invisible until removal day. If fascia replacement is needed, budget an additional $12 to $25 per linear foot for aluminum-wrapped fascia board replacement.

Upgrading to 0.032-inch gauge aluminum instead of standard 0.027-inch is particularly worthwhile on a two-storey home where the consequences of gutter failure are more severe and repairs are more expensive due to the height. The heavier gauge adds roughly 15 to 20 percent to the material cost but significantly improves resistance to ice loading, wind stress, and physical damage.

Get at least three written quotes that detail material gauge, hanger spacing, downspout count, warranty terms, and fascia condition. The Ottawa Construction Network directory at justynrookcontracting.com lists eavestrough contractors who serve the Barrhaven area and can provide on-site assessments.