The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley Historic Home Gutters: Preservation Rules Guide
Kingston’s Stockade and Rondout, Beacon, Poughkeepsie and Newburgh’s East End each publish their own preservation rules, so here is what each city says about gutter and downspout work before you replace a run.
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Quick answer
Historic home gutter rules in the Hudson Valley: In Kingston, Beacon, Poughkeepsie and Newburgh, repairing a gutter so it looks the same is treated as maintenance, while changing its design, material or appearance on a landmark or a house in a local historic district needs approval before a building permit is issued. Kingston staff still review in-kind repairs at the desk, and Newburgh’s code exempts gutter and downspout repair that matches the existing material in form or better. For a free written estimate from The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Hudson Valley, call (845) 223-6111 or book online.
Hudson Valley Preservation Rules
On a historic Hudson Valley house, the gutter answers to the city as well as the roof
The Hudson Valley holds some of the oldest houses in New York. Kingston’s Stockade District still has four pre-Revolutionary stone houses at the corner of Crown and John Streets, set among Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Second Empire and Queen Anne buildings. Newburgh’s East End Historic District carries Second Empire, Italianate and Gothic Revival homes. On houses like these, the gutter, the cornice it hangs from and the downspout on the facade are all part of what local preservation boards look at, and a winter of snow load and meltwater on a badly hung run is hard on old trim and masonry.
Each city runs it its own way. In Kingston, the Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission, created in 1966, reviews exterior work visible from the street on landmarks and in five local districts: the Stockade, Rondout-West Strand, Chestnut Street, Fair Street and Wilbur. Changes in form, material or color go to the Commission, regular maintenance and in-kind repairs are reviewed by staff at the desk, and the city asks you not to buy materials before approval. Beacon requires a certificate of appropriateness from the Planning Board for alterations to historic features visible from a public street in its Historic District and Landmark Overlay Zone, but not for repair or replacement that keeps the same design and outward appearance. In Poughkeepsie, the Historic District and Landmark Preservation Commission issues certificates of appropriateness for exterior alterations, and in Newburgh the Architectural Review Commission does the same for the East End Historic District.
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Hudson Valley runs local crews out of Page Park Drive in Poughkeepsie. On an older house we start with what is already up there: the existing gutters, the cornice and fascia, and where the downspouts land. We form seamless gutters on site, offer copper gutters, and put the run and downspout plan in writing so you can take it to your city before any work starts.
Book a Free Historic Home EstimateWhat preservation reviewers look at
- Whether the existing gutter can be repaired in kind
- Any change in form, material or color
- How the run sits against cornices and trim
- Downspout changes visible from the street
- Work on landmarks and district properties
Local Data
Hudson Valley historic gutter facts at a glance
Four published facts from the cities’ own preservation codes and pages, checked as of October 2026.
- Kingston local districts
- 5 districtsKingston’s Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission dates to 1966 and reviews work in the Stockade, Rondout-West Strand, Chestnut Street, Fair Street and Wilbur local districts.
- Newburgh gutter repair
- ExemptNewburgh’s historic overlay code lists repair of gutters and downspouts that match the existing material in form or better among work that needs no certificate of appropriateness.
- Beacon Planning Board
- 60 daysBeacon’s Planning Board must approve, deny or approve with changes within 60 days of receiving a complete building permit application that touches historic features.
- Poughkeepsie commission
- 45 daysThe City of Poughkeepsie’s Historic District and Landmark Preservation Commission acts on a certificate of appropriateness within 45 days of receiving the complete application.
- Our recommendation
- Our recommendation:Call your city’s preservation or building staff before ordering, repair in kind where you can, and get any change in design or material approved in writing first.
Sources: City of Kingston Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission page, Local Landmarking FAQ and Application Review Flow Chart (kingston-ny.gov); City of Beacon Code Chapter 134, Historic Preservation; City of Poughkeepsie Code Section 19-4.5, Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission; City of Newburgh Code Chapter 300, Article VI, Historic Overlay District; National Park Service National Register record for the East End Historic District, Newburgh.
Services
Gutter Services for Historic Hudson Valley Homes
Every service below can be fitted to an older roofline and to the review your city requires.
Seamless 5, 6 or 7 inch runs formed on site, matched to the existing profile and color when your city wants the look kept the same.
Learn more Gutter CleaningCareful hand cleaning around old roofs and cornices, clearing maple, oak and sycamore leaves before the first hard freeze.
Learn more Gutter RepairResealing seams, rehanging sagging runs and fixing downspouts in kind, the repair-first path Kingston’s preservation staff ask homeowners to study.
Learn more BroGuard Gutter GuardsBroGuard fine metal mesh sits inside the gutter, keeping maple seeds, oak catkins and pine needles out without changing the profile seen from the street.
Learn more Maintenance ProgramScheduled cleanings that move meltwater and spring rain away from stone foundations and old wood trim, the preventive upkeep Kingston’s landmark code calls for.
Learn more Exterior SolutionsDownspout extensions and redirects for older homes, planned so you can clear any visible change with your city before we start.
Learn moreHow it works
From first call to finished gutters
- 1Call or book online
Tell us what is going on with the gutters on your older Hudson Valley home. The same local team picks up every call.
- 2On-site walkthrough
A Solutionist checks the roofline, cornice, downspouts and drainage, then hands you a written estimate you can share with your city.
- 3The work gets done
Seamless runs formed in your driveway and hung into solid wood, with cleaning and repairs finished the same visit when possible.
- 4Walkthrough and clean-up
We flush-test every downspout, show you the results and leave the property cleaner than we found it.
Why the Brothers
Why Hudson Valley Homeowners Call the Brothers
Kingston’s preservation staff tell homeowners to study repair before replacement. We tell you honestly whether an existing gutter or downspout can be saved before we quote a new one.
Every estimate is free and in writing, so you have the proposed work on paper before you sit down with your city’s preservation or building staff.
Hangers fastened into solid wood and downspouts that carry snowmelt away from stone foundations and old masonry.
Our crews work out of Page Park Drive in Poughkeepsie and cover Kingston, Beacon, Newburgh and the rest of the valley. Call (845) 223-6111 for a free, no-pressure written estimate.
Year-round
Your Hudson Valley gutter calendar
How the year plays out on Hudson Valley rooflines, and what our crews are doing in each stretch.
- Fall · Sep to NovLeaf drop clean-outs
Maple, oak and sycamore leaves cleared from troughs and outlets before the first hard freeze locks them in place.
- Winter · Dec to FebSnow and meltwater
Snow loads and meltwater test every hanger. We handle loose and pulled runs whenever the weather gives us a window.
- Spring · Mar to MayThaw and seed season
Winter damage repaired, maple seeds and catkins flushed out, and BroGuard installed before the leaves come back.
- Summer · Jun to AugInstall season
Long, dry days and the best window for new seamless gutters, downspout upgrades and guards before fall.
The Work
Real Crews. Real Work in the Hudson Valley.
Reviews
What Hudson Valley Homeowners Say
“I had a very good experience with The Brothers That Just Do Gutters. There were different options, and being shown which one might be right for my particular situation was clear. On installation day the guys were on time, genial, fast and efficient, and seemed undaunted at great heights. I would most certainly use Brothers Gutters again.”
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Posted on Google“From Bret, who planned the job, to Nick and Ryan, who did the installation, we could not be more pleased. Bret explained our options very clearly. Nick and Ryan showed up on time, worked efficiently, were professional and personable. We highly recommend the Brother Gutters.”
Posted on GoogleHudson Valley Historic Home Gutter Questions, Answered
Kingston’s Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission reviews exterior work visible from the street on landmarks and in its local districts, including the Stockade and Rondout-West Strand. Changes in form, material or color go before the Commission, while regular maintenance and in-kind repairs with the same material and color are reviewed by staff at desk level. The city asks you to contact its Historic Preservation Administrator and not to buy materials before approval.
Newburgh’s historic overlay code lists repair of gutters and downspouts that match the existing material in form or better among activities that do not need a certificate of appropriateness from the Architectural Review Commission. Exterior alterations and new construction in the district do need one before a building permit is issued. If you plan to change the gutter style or material, check with the city first.
In Beacon’s Historic District and Landmark Overlay Zone, a certificate of appropriateness from the Planning Board is needed for alterations to identified historic features visible from a public street, sidewalk or park. The city code excludes maintenance, repair or replacement that does not change the design or outward appearance. The Planning Board has 60 days from a complete building permit application to decide.
In the City of Poughkeepsie, the Historic District and Landmark Preservation Commission issues certificates of appropriateness for exterior alterations to landmarks and properties in local historic districts. Ordinary maintenance and repair that does not change design, material, color or outward appearance is not restricted by the code. The Commission acts within 45 days of receiving a complete application from the Building Department.
Have the troughs cleared after the fall leaf drop and before the first hard freeze so meltwater has somewhere to go, and make sure hangers are screwed into solid wood that can carry snow load. On stone and masonry houses, keep downspouts discharging away from the foundation. The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Hudson Valley handles fall cleanings and repairs from its Poughkeepsie base.
Service area
Hudson Valley communities we serve
Every community on this list is inside our service area and gets the same local crew, seamless gutters formed on site and free written estimates. Call (845) 223-6111 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
- Poughkeepsie
- Hyde Park
- Rhinebeck
- Red Hook
- Millbrook
- Pleasant Valley
- Wappingers Falls
- Fishkill
- Beacon
- Hopewell Junction
- Pawling
- Kingston
- Saugerties
- New Paltz
- Highland
- Woodstock
- Newburgh
- New Windsor
- Cornwall
- Montgomery
- Walden
- Goshen
- Monroe
- Chester
- Middletown
- Carmel
- Mahopac
- Brewster
- Cold Spring
- Peekskill
- Yorktown Heights
- Mount Kisco
- Ossining
- Hudson
- Catskill
- Amawalk
- Armonk
- Baldwin Place
- Bedford
- Bedford Hills
- Briarcliff Manor
- Buchanan
- Chappaqua
- Crompond
- Cross River
- Croton Falls
- Croton On Hudson
- Elmsford
- Garrison
- Goldens Bridge
- Granite Springs
- Hawthorne
- Jefferson Valley
- Katonah
- Lake Peekskill
- Millwood
- Mohegan Lake
- Montrose
- North Salem
- Cortlandt Manor
- Pleasantville
- Pound Ridge
- Purchase
- Purdys
- Putnam Valley
- Shrub Oak
- Somers
- South Salem
- Tarrytown
- Thornwood
- Valhalla
- Verplanck
- Waccabuc
- White Plains
- West Harrison
- Bear Mountain
- Blooming Grove
- Campbell Hall
- Central Valley
- Circleville
- Fort Montgomery
- Harriman
- Highland Falls
- Highland Mills
- Howells
- Mountainville
- New Hampton
- Slate Hill
- Thompson Ridge
- Tomkins Cove
- Washingtonville
- West Point
- Athens
- Stottville
- Accord
- Bloomington
- Connelly
- Cottekill
- Esopus
- High Falls
- Hurley
- Kerhonkson
- Lake Katrine
- Mount Marion
- Port Ewen
- Rifton
- Rosendale
- Stone Ridge
- Tillson
- Ulster Park
- West Hurley
- West Park
- Amenia
- Ancram
- Ancramdale
- Annandale On Hudson
- Barrytown
- Castle Point
- Chelsea
- Claverack
- Clinton Corners
- Clintondale
- Copake
- Copake Falls
- Cornwall On Hudson
- Craryville
- Dover Plains
- Elizaville
- Gardiner
- Germantown
- Hillsdale
- Hollowville
- Holmes
- Lagrangeville
- Marlboro
- Maybrook
- Millerton
- Milton
- Modena
- Patterson
- Pine Bush
- Pine Plains
- Poughquag
- Rock Tavern
- Salisbury Mills
- Salt Point
- Staatsburg
- Stanfordville
- Stormville
- Tivoli
- Verbank
- Wallkill
- Wassaic
- Wingdale
- Bloomingburg
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