Find a Contractor to Install Downspouts Diverters

Downspout diverters are a great way to conserve an important natural resource: water. Diverters change the flow of the water coming down your downspout and divert it into a rain barrel or other collection device. Any contractor accustomed to installing gutters should be able to help you select an appropriate diverter.

The purpose of a downspout diverter is to divert water from the gutter downspout, to a water collection system, typically a rain barrel. A good diverter allows you to take advantage of the water flow of your gutters, allows you to conserve water and utilize your resources to the fullest. Since water diverters are a gutter and downspout accessory, you want to ensure that you hire a contractor that is accustomed to dealing with gutters and downspouts. 

As with any home project, information is power, so you should talk with your contractor about some considerations before hiring one to handle for your diverter project.

• Select the style of the diverter to be used. The style dictates whether a hole can be drilled in the downspout or if an entire section of the downspout needs to be cut out.  


• Determine how the diverter to be installed will handle water overflow. More efficient models allow for your diverter to be turned off or on as your container fills up.


• Consider the aesthetics of your diverter. Some downspout diverters are simply a sleeve and a hose, while others are extensions of existing gutters. Ask about the stylistic shapes and sizes available for your project.


• Consider if the design of the diverter filters out leaves and debris. Failure to do so could create more problems than are being solved by conserving water in the first place.


• Know the difference between a downspout diverter and a downspout extender. A downspout extender is typically flexible corrugated plastic, and is a lower end solution. 
  
  

Conserve water and put it to good use with installation of a downspout diverter. When selecting a contractor to complete the diverter installation, he or she should be able to address and outline the benefits of each system and style.