About this project
This Tudor-style two-story on Steamboat Springs Drive in Rochester Hills had roofing, gutter and siding work done on one job. It was handled as an insurance job and completed in February 2025.
The front of the house mixes brick on the first floor with textured panels and dark trim boards above, including the curved timbers in the front gable. Tan gutters and downspouts run along the eaves and the porch roof, and the side wall is finished in tan lap siding. Dark shingles show along the porch roof and the main roof edges.
What we did
- Replaced the roofing, including the low porch roof over the entry
- Installed new gutters and downspouts in a tan color
- Sided the side wall in tan lap siding
- Ran the downspouts down the corners to the ground
Keeping a Tudor’s trim lines clean
The front of a Tudor-style house is mostly trim. The vertical boards and curved timbers set the look, so anything mounted on the face of the house, like gutters and downspouts, needs to be placed with care. On this home the downspouts run straight down the corners and beside the porch post, out of the way of the decorative boards.
Color helps as well. The gutters and downspouts here match the khaki trim, so they disappear into the facade rather than drawing a white line across it. The porch roof is a small, low section, but it sits right over the entry, and its gutter keeps water from dropping onto the step.
Questions homeowners ask about roof and gutter jobs
Should gutters match the trim or the roof?
Either can work. Matching the trim, as on this house, makes the gutters blend into the walls. Matching the roof makes them read as part of the roof edge. On busy facades like a Tudor, blending with the trim usually keeps things calmer. Holding a gutter sample against the trim is the easiest way to compare.
Can roof work happen in February?
On dry days without heavy snow or ice, yes. This job was finished in February. Winter work depends heavily on the forecast, so the schedule may shift to wait out bad weather.
Do you work in Rochester Hills?
Yes. We have completed more than 75 jobs in Rochester Hills, including more than 30 roofing jobs and more than 20 involving gutters. This Steamboat Springs Drive home is on our Rochester Hills roofing page.
More photos from this job
See more of our roofing work and gutter replacement, or call (844) 757-6543 for a free estimate.
