Serving Marin · Sonoma · Napa · Lake · Mendocino

Gutters are quiet.
Until they are not.

What's happening inside your gutters right now is invisible from the ground. It takes 40 minutes and a ladder to find out — at no cost to you.

40 minutes onsite · Your home gets a written Tier rating with photos · Nothing to buy

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No obligation, ever · Written Tier report with photos · Completely free

Guard failure — plants growing through mesh
Guard Failure
Six gutter cover failure modes documented
Cover Failures
Tier 5 gutter failure — structural damage
Tier 5 · Failed
63% of homes come back Tier 3 or higher. These are from this season.
🗓 Spring 2026 — Philip is currently booking inspections across all 5 counties
Field Documentation · Northern California · Taken This Season

Real homes. Real findings.
On streets near yours.

Every photo below came from an actual inspection on a street near yours. These aren't worst-case examples — they're what an on-ladder inspector documents on a typical Tuesday morning.

What hides under a gutter guard — real inspection photo
Guard Failure
Plants growing through the mesh. Guard installed two years ago. Called for a routine cleaning.
Six types of gutter cover failures documented in the field
Cover Failures
Six failure modes. All documented. All on homes with "protected" gutters.
Tier 5 gutter system — rust, standing water, structural failure
Tier 5 · Full Failure
Rust through the floor. Standing water. Not dirty — structurally failed.
63% of homes come back Tier 3 or higher — most of those homeowners thought their gutters were fine.
44% with gutter guards had active failures hidden under the cover.
What's happening above your roofline is invisible until someone climbs the ladder.
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Every inspection is thorough, documented, and delivered in a written Tier report with photos.
🪜 On-Ladder Every Time
📋 Written Tier Report Included
📸 Full Photo Documentation
⭐ 1,500+ Homes Inspected
The Questions Worth Asking

The question your gutters
can't answer from the ground.

Three things worth knowing about your home. All three get answered in 40 minutes, at no cost to you.

What if...

Your gutters have been overflowing into your foundation — every storm — for two seasons?

Foundation moisture, eroded soil, and water behind the siding are the quiet cost of not knowing.

What if...

The gutter guard you paid $3,000 for is trapping water underneath — and making things quietly worse?

44% of covered gutters have active failures the homeowner didn't know about — invisible until someone gets on a ladder.

What if...

The last time anyone looked at your gutters was the buyer's agent — before you moved in?

A dedicated gutter inspection is something most homes have never had. What a ladder reveals on a home that's never been inspected is almost always worth knowing.

The answers cost nothing. The not knowing might.
40 minutes. One honest Tier rating. Written report with photos. Free — every time.
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What Happens Next

40 Minutes. One Report. No Surprises.

Here's exactly what your home gets — from the moment you request to the moment you have your Tier rating in hand.

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You Pick the Time

Just your address and a time that works. No prep needed on your end. Your home is ready as-is.

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🪜

Your Gutters Get Inspected

A thorough 30–40 minute on-ladder inspection. Every section of your gutter system documented and photographed. Nothing skipped.

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Your Tier Report Is Yours

A clear written report with photos and your honest Tier 1–5 rating. What your gutters have, what it means, and what — if anything — needs to happen next.

What Gets Inspected

Everything Gets Looked At. Nothing Gets Skipped.

Gutters don't fail in isolation. Here's every system your on-ladder inspection covers.

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Water Flow & Drainage

How water moves through your system — where it's flowing correctly, where it's pooling, and where it's going when it shouldn't.

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Measurements & Slope

Gutters need proper pitch to drain. Your slope is measured to confirm the system is working correctly — or to identify where it's sagging and why.

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Support & Fastening Systems

Loose hangers, failed spikes, and improper fasteners cause gutters to pull away from your roofline. Every point of failure gets documented.

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Roof & Gutter Alignment

How your gutter aligns with your drip edge and roofline determines how well it catches runoff. Every section gets checked for proper fit.

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Trees & Shrubs

Overhanging branches and nearby vegetation are often the root cause of your chronic gutter problems. What's contributing and how seriously gets documented.

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Fascia, Soffit & Siding

Overflow doesn't stay in your gutter. Your fascia boards, soffits, and siding get inspected for water damage, rot, and staining caused by overflow.

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Foundation & Grading

Where does water go when it leaves your downspouts? Your foundation perimeter gets checked for erosion, pooling, and signs of long-term water intrusion.

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Complete Photo Documentation

Every finding is photographed. Your written Tier report shows exactly what was found — inside and outside your gutters — with images to back every finding.

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Guard & Cover Systems

Gutter guards often create new problems. Your guard system gets inspected to confirm whether it's working as intended — or making things quietly worse.

The Tier System

Every Home Gets a Tier. Which One Are You?

One number tells you everything — where your home stands right now, and what happens if you wait. 63% of homes come back Tier 3 or higher — and nearly all of those homeowners thought their gutters were fine.

Tap a Tier to see what it means for your home.

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Tier 1
All clear
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Tier 2
Clean this season
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Tier 3
Needs attention now
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Tier 4
Act before next rain
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Tier 5
Water damage in progress
Full Tier Breakdown →
Coverage Area

Your neighborhood is already in our database.

Over 1,500 homes documented across 5 Northern California counties since 2021. Your street may already have findings on file.

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Marin
County
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Sonoma
County
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Napa
County
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Lake
County
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Mendocino
County

Your street may already have findings on file — over 1,500 homes documented since 2021.

1,000+ homes · 4 in 10 at risk
Live Data
Your street.
What the ladder actually found.

Every dot is a real home. Hover any dot near you to see the condition found — from the ladder, not the ground.

See your neighborhood → Tap a dot near your street — it may already be in the database.
Philip Tarazi — independent gutter inspector, Up On The Ladder
About Philip

Your Independent
Field Inspector

Since October 2021, Philip has been climbing ladders across Northern California with one goal: to give homeowners an honest, thorough picture of what's really happening above their roofline.

Think of it like CarFax for your home's gutter system. An independent field inspection that documents what's there — the debris, the moss, the guard failures, the water damage — and gives you a clear Tier rating you can actually act on.

With over 1,500 homes documented across 5 counties, the Up On The Ladder database is becoming the most comprehensive record of residential gutter health in Northern California. If your street has been inspected before, your home may already have findings on file.

1,500+
Homes Inspected
5
Counties Covered
2021
Inspecting Since
What Homeowners Say

Your neighbors already
know what's up there.

From homeowners across Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties.

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"I had no idea my gutters were a Tier 4. Philip came out, spent 40 minutes going over everything, and handed me a clear report with photos. Now I actually know what needs attention."

Sarah M.
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Incredibly thorough. He checked the gutters, the fascia, the foundation drainage — things I never would have thought to look at. Rated Tier 3. Now I know exactly what to prioritize."

James T.
San Rafael, Marin County
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"The photos in the report alone were worth it. You could see exactly what Philip was describing. Tier 2 — easy fix. I never would have known without this inspection."

Linda K.
Napa, Napa County
Common Questions

What You're Probably Wondering

Straight answers about what to expect.

Your gutters were already assessed from the street — before that card was left. Your report is live right now at upontheladder.com/reports — enter the Report ID from your card to read it. What's in that report is what prompted the card. A free on-ladder inspection is the next step — that's where your confirmed Tier rating gets documented.
Everything your gutters touch — and everything that touches them. Water flow and drainage. Slope. Fasteners and hangers. Roof-to-gutter alignment. Nearby trees contributing to the problem. Fascia, soffit, siding condition. Foundation drainage. Any guard or cover systems. Every finding is photographed. You leave with a written Tier report — documented, detailed, yours to keep.
Yes. The inspection is free. The written Tier report is free. The photos are free. Your inspector comes to your home, spends 30–40 minutes documenting what's actually up there, and walks you through what was found. What you do with that information is entirely your call.
That part is up to you. Tier 1 or 2 means your system is performing — and now you have documentation to prove it and a baseline to protect. Tier 3, 4, or 5 means something needs attention, and now you know exactly what. If you want guidance on next steps, your inspector can point you toward the right solution. No one is going to push you anywhere.
Your neighborhood may already be in the database. Over 1,500 homes across 5 counties have been documented since 2021 — and the territory map is live. You can see which streets have been inspected before you even book. When you schedule, include your address and any prior documentation on your street gets pulled into your report.
Yes — and it's worth your time. Your inspector spends 30–40 minutes up on the ladder documenting your home. The walkthrough after takes 10–15 minutes and tells you exactly what was found, what it means, and what to watch for. This is your home. Having someone walk you through the findings makes all the difference.
Inspections are available across Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Lake, and Mendocino counties in Northern California. Outside that area? Submit a request — you'll be contacted when your county comes online.
Field Reports

What's Really Out There Right Now

Real observations from real inspections across Northern California. No fluff — just what the ladder reveals.

Gutter cover failures documented in the field
Field Documentation · Gutter Covers
Why Gutter Guards Are Making Things Worse for Most Homeowners

Plants growing through the mesh. Guards pulling away from the channel. What the ladder keeps finding on homes across the region.

Plants growing through gutter guard mesh — field photo
Field Documentation · Guard Failure
Plants Growing Through Your Gutter Guard? It Was Installed Two Years Ago.

This isn't a worst-case scenario — it's a Tuesday morning. What the ladder keeps finding on homes with "protected" gutters across the region.

Tier 5 gutter failure — Napa County field photo
Tier 5 · Napa County
A Tier 5 Home in Napa: What Happens When You Wait Too Long

Detached gutters, rotting fascia, water behind the siding. What a fully failed gutter system actually looks like up close.

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The Quiet Ones
Always Speak Eventually.

A free inspection is 40 minutes. Water damage behind your fascia boards is a $6,000 conversation. Knowing your Tier costs nothing. Not knowing has a price.

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📋 Written Tier report included
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"Gutters are quiet, until they are not."
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"Gutters are quiet, until they are not."