Florida Storms Don't Mess Around
Protect your home and your investment with
Downspouts & Drainage That Protect Your Foundation
Your gutters catch the water. Your downspouts decide where it ends up. Too few downspouts, or ones that dump water right at the wall, can lead to overflowing gutters, washed-out flower beds, pooling at the slab and water at the door. 5 Star Gutters installs and upgrades downspouts across the Tampa Bay area and down to Sarasota
Signs Your Downspouts Aren’t Keeping Up
If you’re seeing any of these around your home, your downspouts may be too small, too few or in the wrong place:
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain even when they’re clean
- Puddles, erosion or bare spots near the house
- Mulch and soil washing out of beds
- Water stains or mildew on walls or the slab
- Crushed, loose or disconnected downspouts
Placement Matters
Where a downspout goes is as important as its size. At your free estimate, we look at your roof, slope and landscaping, then place downspouts where water can drain safely, away from walkways, doors and the foundation.
Finished To Match Your Home
Every downspout comes in a color-matched finish, so it blends with your gutters and trim instead of standing out.
What We Instal
- Oversized downspouts that drain gutters faster in Florida downpours
- Additional downspouts where long runs or large roofs need more drainage
- Downspout extensions to carry water several feet away from the foundation
- Splash blocks to spread water and stop erosion
- Underground drainage lines to move water away from the house
- Color-matched finish to blend with your gutters and trim
Frequently asked questions
It depends on roof size and pitch. A common rule is one downspout for every 30–40 feet of gutter, and more for large or steep roofs. We size it during your estimate.
Yes, if the gutters are in good shape. Adding a downspout is often the cheapest fix for overflowing gutters.
At least several feet from the foundation, and farther where the ground slopes back toward the house.