The Job
Bradley Beach homes have a specific look and a specific challenge. The bungalows are gorgeous — wide front porches, low-pitched roofs, classic columns. But many of them are running on original or near-original gutter systems, which after decades of salt air and shore weather are well past their service life.
This homeowner wanted to lock the house in before any more damage crept down to the foundation. We pulled the old system, prepped the fascia, and installed a clean new run.
What We Installed
5-inch K-style seamless aluminum gutters in white, custom roll-formed on-site to match the bungalow's roofline exactly. The 5-inch profile is the right call here — the roof's pitch and surface area don't demand a 6-inch upgrade, and on a classic bungalow profile the smaller, cleaner gutter line preserves the architectural character of the home.
Hidden hanger screws every 24 inches for hold strength. New downspouts routed to push water well past the foundation. Every joint sealed, every miter clean. A system that disappears into the architecture rather than fighting against it.
From the curb you'd barely notice the install — which on a beautiful bungalow like this is exactly the point. Protection without sacrificing the look.
Coastal Considerations
Shore homes deal with stuff inland properties never see. Salt-laden air accelerates corrosion on cheap fasteners and sub-grade aluminum. Sand collects in gutters during nor'easters and dries into a heavy crust that holds water. Shore winds put unusual stress on hangers compared to a sheltered inland install.
We use marine-grade hidden hangers on shore installs and recommend a slightly more frequent cleaning schedule — three times a year is the sweet spot for most Bradley Beach homes, especially after any major storm event. Here's our full breakdown on how often to clean gutters in NJ.
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About Bradley Beach
Bradley Beach sits between Avon-by-the-Sea and Ocean Grove on the Monmouth County coast — a tight, walkable shore town with about 4,300 year-round residents that swells in summer. The housing stock is dominated by older bungalows, beach cottages, and small two-stories, which means we see a lot of original gutter systems that have outlived their service life by a decade or more.
If you're in Bradley Beach or one of the neighboring shore towns and your gutters are looking tired, we serve the entire Monmouth coast — give us a call.