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SERVING COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN
Seamless gutters, roofing, siding and ice dam removal for Columbia Heights homes. Built for Minnesota weather.
MN LICENSE BC808261 13+ YEARS FREE ON-SITE ESTIMATE
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EAVEX is a licensed exterior contractor (MN license BC808261) serving Columbia Heights, Minnesota. We install and repair seamless gutters, gutter guards, roofing, fascia, soffit and siding, and remove snow and ice dams. Free on-site estimates across all of Columbia Heights. Call (763) 313-8516.
Formed on site to fit older rooflines, no seams to fail.
02Micro-mesh against the boulevard maples and elms.
03Clogs cleared, pitch corrected, corners resealed, downspouts replaced.
04Asphalt shingle replacement and storm damage repair, from $450 per square.
05Original boards replaced in kind on pre-war and postwar homes.
06Repair and full replacement to match the house.
07Steam removal, safe for old roofs.
Local insight
Columbia Heights is a first-ring suburb with some of the oldest housing on our routes: 1920s bungalows on the south end, postwar ramblers further north, all on compact lots. Older homes have steeper roofs, original fascia and half-round or narrow gutters that were never sized for how hard it rains now.
Compact lots raise the stakes too. When a downspout fails here, the water doesn't soak into a wide lawn, it goes straight along the foundation, and often toward the neighbor's. Small fixes prevent expensive arguments.
We serve all of Columbia Heights (ZIP 55421), plus Fridley, New Brighton, Spring Lake Park and Northeast Minneapolis.
Also serving FridleyNew BrightonSpring Lake ParkMinneapolis
ZIP codes 55421
ACS 2024 median year built is 1963. About 27% of units rose in the 1950s and 20% in the 1960s, with roughly 11% pre-1940 near the older grid — a first-ring mix where sectional hangers and painted fascia have seen sixty-plus Minnesota winters.
Paint failure under the trough almost always means soft wood. Replace with seamless gutters and repair fascia & soffit before rot reaches the roof deck. Nearby: Fridley, New Brighton, and Minneapolis.
Postwar ramblers dominate many streets: shorter eaves (often 80–120 LF) but every joint on a sectional system is a freeze–thaw leak. Undersized 2×3 downspouts overflow toward foundations on compact lots after leaf season — Growing Shade lists 32.8% canopy citywide.
Continuous aluminum with commercial hangers and mesh gutter guards modernizes the edge without changing the house’s lines. If asphalt is on a late cycle, add roofing. Guide: repair vs replacement. We also serve Spring Lake Park.
Columbia Heights Community Development administers building permits through its online permitting portal. Building inspections run about 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. weekdays; schedule at 763-706-3670. Contractors need valid state and/or city licensing. Confirm gutter-only scope with the department before work starts.
EAVEX is licensed BC808261. Ice-dam seasons: ice dam removal and prevention tips. Cost overview: Twin Cities seamless gutter cost.
Free on-site estimates check rambler eaves for soft boards and undersized outlets. Fixed written pricing comes before any tear-off starts. Ask about mesh guards where boulevard trees still overhang both front and alley eaves.
| Metric | Columbia Heights | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median home year built | 1963 | Census ACS 2024 5-yr (B25035) |
| Peak era | 1950s (~27% of units) | ACS B25034 |
| Pre-1940 share | ~11% | ACS B25034 |
| Tree canopy coverage | 32.8% | Met Council Growing Shade 2021 |
| Typical gutter run | 80–120 LF (rambler) | By home type |
| Growth status | Built out / replacement | ACS + city form |
| Building inspections | 763-706-3670 | columbiaheightsmn.gov |
Work stages
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Visit in 24–48 hrs
Call or send the form. We ask a few real questions and set an on-site visit, usually within 24-48 hours.
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Written quote same visit
We measure, take photos and hand you a fixed written quote before work starts.
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Most jobs: 1 day
Most gutter jobs finish in a day. Clean site, before and after photos, owner checks the work before we leave.
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Lifetime workmanship
Lifetime workmanship warranty on file. If our install ever fails, we come back and fix it.
Reviews
Questions & answers
Compact homes keep footage down, steeper roofs add some labor. Free on-site measurement, fixed written quote before work.
Yes. We install seamless runs sized for the roof and keep the profile visually consistent with the house, so it doesn't look retrofitted.
Yes, with steam. Older steep roofs get hit hard, and steam is the only method that doesn't damage aging shingles.
Yes. Minnesota contractor license BC808261, fully insured. Documents on request: (763) 313-8516 or [email protected].
Usually within two or three days, faster if water is getting into the house.
Request a quote or call (763) 313-8516. We'll take a look, tell you honestly what needs fixing now and what can wait, and put the price in writing.