Eavestrough Installation & Replacement Built to Last
When patching stops paying off, it's time for a system that actually holds up to Ontario weather. Tough Trough installs seamless eavestroughs and replaces worn-out systems on homes, barns, and commercial buildings, sized and pitched to move water away from your foundation for good.
REPAIR OR REPLACE?
When Repair Isn't Worth It Anymore
A cracked seam or a loose bracket is a repair. But once damage shows up in several places at once, or the troughs are simply undersized for the roof, replacement is the cheaper choice over time. We'll give you an honest call, not an upsell, after inspecting your full system.
New Eavestrough Installation
For new builds, additions, or homes that never had proper drainage to begin with.
Hidden hangers spaced for Ontario snow and ice load.
Seamless steel or aluminum, cut on-site to your roofline.
Proper pitch calculated for every run.
Correct downspout sizing and placement for the roof.
Full System Replacement
Tear-out and rebuild when the existing system is past patching.
Safe removal and disposal of old eavestrough system.
Mounting points inspected before we hang new trough.
Upgraded sizing if the old system kept overflowing.
New downspouts route water clear of the foundation.
KNOW THE SIGNS
Signs It's Time to Replace Your Eavestroughs
Rust & Holes Everywhere
Scattered pinholes can be patched. Widespread rust-through means the metal is failing across the whole run.
Replace
Multiple Leaking Seams
Sectional eavestroughs leak at the joints. When several go at once, replacement ends the problem.
Replace
Sagging & Separation
Runs pulling away from the fascia point to failing hangers or water-damaged wood behind them.
Inspect & Replace
Peeling Paint or Stains
Marks on the siding or fascia below the trough mean water has been escaping in the same spots for a while.
Likely Replace
Pooling at the Foundation
Water collecting against the house after a storm is a drainage failure that leads to basement and foundation issues.
Replace / Re-route
Constant Overflow
If clean troughs still overflow, they're undersized. Upgrading to a larger profile fixes it for good.
Upsize
After Tough Troughs
WHAT TO EXPECT
How Installation & Replacement Works
1
Measure & Quote
We assess your roofline, measure every run, and recommend the right profile and downspout layout, with a firm written estimate.
2
Remove the Old
We take down and haul away the old eavestrough and downspouts, then check the fascia and mounting points underneath.
3
Install
New trough is formed on-site, pitched correctly, and secured with hidden hangers built for our winters.
4
Test & Clean Up
We flush the full system to confirm flow, route downspouts clear of the foundation, and leave the site tidy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Sized and Built for Ontario Weather
What size eavestrough do I need in Ontario?
Most homes are well served by 5-inch seamless eavestrough, but larger roofs, steep pitches, and buildings with big drainage areas often need 6-inch trough and larger downspouts to handle peak runoff. We measure your roof area before recommending a size, so you're not left with a system that overflows in a real storm.
What are seamless eavestroughs, and are they better?
Seamless eavestrough is formed from one continuous length of steel or aluminum, cut to fit each run of your roof on-site. With no joints along the run, there are far fewer places for leaks to start, which is why it outlasts older sectional systems.
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How long does a new eavestrough system last?
A properly installed seamless steel or aluminum system typically lasts 20 years or more, provided it's kept clear of debris. Regular cleaning and the odd small repair are what get you the full lifespan.​
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How long does an installation take?
Most residential replacements are completed in a single day. Larger homes, barns, and commercial buildings depend on the size of the system, and we'll give you a clear timeline with your estimate.
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