What does drip edge do?

It directs water off the roof edge and into the gutter, so it doesn't run behind the gutter onto the fascia.

Does my roof need drip edge?

If water runs behind your gutters or your fascia rots, probably. Newer roofs usually have it; older ones often don't.

Can drip edge be added to an existing roof?

Yes, by lifting the shingle edge. On some roofs a roofer needs to do it.

Drip Edge Installation Water Into the Gutter, Not Behind It

Drip edge is a metal strip at the roof edge that directs water off the roof and into the gutter. Without it, water can curl under the shingle edge and run down the back of the gutter onto the fascia, which is one of the most common reasons fascia rots. Newer roofs usually have drip edge; older ones often don't. Adding it means working at the roof edge, which is roofer territory on many homes, so we say up front who does what.

Cost & Scope

Drip edge typically runs $250 to $1,500 depending on linear feet and how much of the roof edge is involved. It's usually cheaper when done together with gutter installation or fascia work.

On tile roofs and some shingle roofs, a gutter apron is used in place of drip edge. The installer chooses based on the roof.

Cost Range

$250 – $1,500

Timeframe

1 Day

Warranty

2-Year Warranty

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Important Considerations

What to check first:

Roof type — shingle, tile, and metal roofs use different edge details.
Roofer overlap — installing drip edge means lifting the shingle edge. Some roofers require that they do it.
Fascia condition — water behind the gutter often means the fascia needs attention too.
Gutter position — the gutter has to sit so water lands in it.

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Materials We Use

Materials:

Aluminum or galvanized drip edge

Gutter apron for tile or low-slope edges

Roofing nails or stainless screws

Sealant and flashing tape

Primer for any bare wood

Our Process

A one-day sequence:

01
Inspect the Edge
Roof edge and fascia checked for existing drip edge and water damage.
02
Plan the Detail
Drip edge or apron chosen for the roof type.
03
Lift & Install
Shingle edge lifted and the drip edge slid under and fastened.
04
Seal
Edges sealed and shingles re-set.
05
Water Test
Gutter checked to confirm water lands in it.

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How to Choose a Provider

What to check:

Who Touches the Roof

Ask who lifts the shingle edge and whether it affects your roof warranty.

Right Detail for the Roof

Tile and shingle need different edge solutions.

Guarantee & Support

Written Workmanship Warranty

Every project is backed by a workmanship warranty in writing. If a seam leaks or a section pulls away from application error within the term, the installer comes back at no charge.

Licensed & Insured

Every installer in our network carries liability and workers' comp coverage, verified before they're matched with a homeowner. Details are available on request before you book.

Fixed Written Estimate

The number in your estimate is the number you pay, unless you change the scope yourself mid-project.

Daily Site Cleanup

Old gutter sections, cut-offs, and fasteners hauled away before the crew leaves, every day of the project and not just the last one.

Why Choose Gutters Kingdom

Drip edge is cheap protection, and if your roof is due for replacement soon, it's often better added by the roofer at that time. We'd tell you that instead of doing it twice.

Detail chosen for your roof type
Roof warranty impact checked
Fascia checked for existing water damage