Box Gutters

6-Inch Box Gutter Installation in New Braunfels and San Antonio for Modern Homes and Commercial Buildings

Box gutters have a square, clean-lined profile that fits commercial buildings, flat and low-slope roofs, parapet walls, and modern homes, and they are getting more popular as modern designs call for crisp, clean lines. Lessard’s Rain Gutters installs seamless 6″ box gutters in New Braunfels, San Antonio, and across south Texas. Box gutters take skilled, precise installation, because the slope, outlets, and downspout layout have to be right for your roof. Our own crews have been serving business owners, property managers, builders, and homeowners since 1979. Call or text (830) 293-3910 for a free on-site estimate.

What Are Box Gutters?

A box gutter has a flat bottom and straight, square sides, like an open rectangular channel. It looks crisp and architectural on the building, and its shape suits structures where a rounded or K-style profile doesn’t match the design. Lessard’s 6″ box gutters are seamless, so there are fewer joints to leak, and each run is planned to the length and drainage of your roof.

Our 6″ box gutters come in the same materials and colors as our other seamless gutters.

Who Box Gutters Are For

Commercial buildings

Commercial gutters do more than move water. They protect foundations and landscaping and help reduce liability around entrances and walkways. Box gutters give retail centers, offices, and other commercial buildings a neat, square edge that works with modern facades.

Flat roofs and parapet roofs

Many commercial buildings and some homes have flat or low-slope roofs, often behind parapet walls. Water has to leave these roofs somewhere. Where it comes off the edge or out through the wall, a properly sized gutter and downspout layout carries it down and away from the building. During your estimate, we’ll look at how your roof drains today and recommend a layout that fits it.

Historic buildings with built-in box gutters

Many older buildings have built-in box gutters set into the roof edge. We repair built-in box gutters on historic buildings. The repair is usually paired with some roofing work, but it can be done. We’ll look at the condition of the gutter and the roof around it during your estimate and explain what the repair involves.

Modern and contemporary homes

Box gutters aren’t only for commercial projects. Homeowners with modern, farmhouse, or contemporary designs often choose box gutters for their square lines, which match flat fascia and metal roofs. Box gutters are getting more popular on modern homes, and a clean, square line only looks right when it is installed precisely.

Why Box Gutters Take Skilled, Precise Installation

Box gutters are part of the look of the building, so there is little room for error. The slope toward the downspouts, the outlet placement, and the fit at corners and roof edges all have to be right for water to drain properly. That is why box gutters call for an experienced, in-house crew and careful, precise installation. Lessard’s Rain Gutters has been family-run since 1979, and we will assess your roof and recommend the gutter that is actually right for your building. For modern homes and commercial buildings in New Braunfels and San Antonio, call or text (830) 293-3910 for a free on-site estimate.

How Lessard’s Installs Box Gutters

  1. Free on-site estimate. We walk the property, look at roof size and drainage, and plan gutter runs and downspout locations.
  2. Precise installation. Box gutters are fitted carefully to your roofline, with the slope and outlets set so water drains toward the downspouts.
  3. Matching downspouts. 6″ box gutters usually get a custom-made 4×4 square box downspout to match their clean lines.
  4. In-house crew. Every installer works for Lessard’s. We don’t use subcontractors.
  5. Built for commercial jobs. We carry $2M in commercial insurance with workers’ comp, and we offer 30-day terms for commercial accounts. Residential box gutter jobs come with our 10-year warranty. Commercial warranty terms vary by job and are set by our technician on site.
  6. Cleanup and walkthrough. We leave the site clean and go over the finished system with you.

Box Gutters and Our Other Commercial Options

Box gutters are one of several commercial gutter systems we install. For barns and large structures that handle heavy rain, 7″ K-style commercial gutters are a strong option. We own a 7″ K-style machine, so we can recommend it when a building needs it, and half round gutters work well on metal roofs for small and medium-sized buildings. Learn more on our commercial gutters page, or ask your estimator which system fits your building.

Why Choose Lessard’s Rain Gutters

A warranty is only as good as the company behind it. Lessard’s Rain Gutters has been family-run and standing behind its work since 1979. See our warranties.

  • Family-run since 1979, second generation
  • Seamless gutters formed on site, including 7″ K-style from our own machine
  • In-house installers, no subcontractors
  • $2M commercial insurance with workers’ comp
  • 30-day terms for commercial accounts
  • 10-year warranty on residential jobs; commercial warranty terms are set per job by our technician on site
  • Five-star Google reviews from customers across our 3 locations
  • Free on-site estimates, plus ask about our discounts for military, first responders, and teachers

Box Gutter Service Areas

We install residential and commercial box gutters in New Braunfels and about a 20-mile radius, all of San Antonio, San Marcos, and the Texas Hill Country, including Boerne, Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo, Kyle, Buda, and Wimberley. See all our service areas.

Schedule a Free Box Gutter Estimate

Whether it’s a modern home, one storefront, or a whole commercial property, call or text (830) 293-3910 for a free on-site estimate in New Braunfels, San Antonio, and the surrounding area, or use our contact form. You can also call the office nearest you:

  • New Braunfels: (830) 293-3910, 105 Schumanns Bch Rd Ste 1104, New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • San Antonio: (210) 480-0009, 6335 Camp Bullis Rd Ste 3, San Antonio, TX 78257
  • San Marcos: (512) 814-7889, 220 Opportunity Blvd Suite 350 OFC 3029, San Marcos, TX 78666

Box Gutters FAQ

What is a box gutter, and what size does Lessard’s install?

A box gutter has a flat bottom and straight, square sides, which gives a building a clean, square edge. Lessard’s installs seamless 6″ box gutters, installed by our in-house crew. They usually get a custom-made 4×4 square box downspout.

Do you install box gutters on commercial buildings?

Yes. We install box gutters on commercial properties with our own in-house crews. We carry $2M in commercial insurance with workers’ comp and offer 30-day terms for commercial accounts. Commercial warranty terms vary by job and are set by our technician on site.

Can box gutters be used on flat or parapet roofs?

Box gutters can be an option for buildings with flat or low-slope roofs and parapet walls. Every roof drains differently, so we’ll look at yours during a free on-site estimate and recommend the right layout.

Do you repair built-in box gutters on historic buildings?

Yes. Lessard’s repairs built-in box gutters on historic buildings. The repair is usually paired with some roofing work, but it can be done. We’ll assess it during a free on-site estimate.

Do you install box gutters on homes?

Yes. Box gutters are a good fit for modern and contemporary homes. Residential box gutter jobs come with our 10-year warranty.

Why does it matter how long a gutter company has been in business?

Because a warranty only helps if the company is still around to honor it. Many gutter companies offer 10-year or lifetime warranties, but the gutter industry has a high failure rate. By broad industry estimates, shown for general comparison, 60% of gutter companies fail within 5 years, 75% fail within 10 years, and 85% are gone by 15 years. Lessard’s Rain Gutters has been in business since 1979. Before you compare warranties, ask how long the company has been around.

What materials and colors do box gutters come in, and how much do they cost?

Our 6″ box gutters come in the same materials and colors as our regular seamless gutters. Price depends on your building and the length of the gutter runs. Contact us for a free estimate.

Why do box gutters need a skilled installer?

Box gutters are part of the look of the building, so the slope, outlets, and downspout layout have to be right for water to drain properly. That takes an experienced crew and careful, precise installation. Lessard’s has been family-run since 1979 and will recommend what is actually right for your building during a free on-site estimate.