Gutter guards in Elizabethton, Tennessee
Just east of Johnson City, Elizabethton gets a bit more rain, sits closer to the mountains and still remembers what Helene did to its rivers.
Elizabethton is the county seat of Carter County, with 14,546 residents in 2020. It sits at about 1,526 feet where the Doe River runs into the Watauga, with Lynn Mountain across U.S. 19E from downtown and Holston Mountain just to the northeast. The 1882 covered bridge over the Doe anchors downtown, and Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area lies on the Watauga at the west end of town.
How much rain does Elizabethton get?
About 48 inches a year on average, based on the town's 1991 to 2020 climate normals, a little wetter than Johnson City. Snowfall is lighter in town, around 6 inches a year, though homes up the ridges toward Hampton and Roan Mountain see more. In late September 2024, the remains of Hurricane Helene dropped 7.56 inches of rain on Elizabethton, and the Watauga crested at 13.57 feet and the Doe at 10.78 feet on September 27.
What Elizabethton homeowners ask for
- Guards for houses under the hardwoods that cover the ridges around town
- Downspouts that carry water away from crawl spaces on low lots near the rivers
- New seamless gutters on older homes near downtown
- Gutters, fascia and downspouts that were damaged in storms and patched in a hurry
Where should the water go on a low lot?
On flat ground near the rivers and creeks, roof water has fewer places to drain, so it pays to carry it well away from the foundation and toward the lowest safe point in the yard. Don't tie downspouts into anything without asking, and check with the City of Elizabethton or Carter County about any work near a stream bank.
Common questions
Do you cover Elizabethton and the rest of Carter County?
We focus on Johnson City and Washington County, but we also take calls from Elizabethton, Milligan and nearby. Call with your address and we'll see who serves it.
Should I check my gutters after a big storm?
Yes. Look for bent runs, loose hangers and disconnected downspouts, and have anything hanging secured before the next rain.
Services in Elizabethton
- Gutter guard installationMicro-mesh, perforated and hood-style guards matched to the trees over your roof.
- Seamless gutter installationReplacement seamless aluminum gutters formed on site, with guards added at the same time.
- Gutter repairFixes for leaking corners, sagging runs, loose hangers and limb damage.
- Downspouts and drainageBigger downspouts, extensions and buried lines that move roof water away and downhill.
- Gutter cleaningClearing gutters and downspouts, with a check for loose hangers and leaks.
Nearby areas
Done hauling the ladder out every November?
Call and a local installer will come look at your roofline, your trees and your gutters, then quote guards that fit.