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We at Northern Neck Service Group are a reputable and well-established company offering superior gutter and downspout installation services to clients in Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. If you plan on hooking up downspouts to rain barrels, it’s a good idea to install a downspout diverter into the system.

Our expertise lies in providing diverters that are reliable and long-lasting. We strive to meet client requirements and focus on offering clients with value for money. Regardless of what your needs for diverters commercial or residential properties are, we are here to help.

Why Install a Downspout Diverter?

Downspout diverters serve two essential purposes:

They direct the water coming down from the downspout into the barrels.
Once the barrels are full, the diverters send the water back down into the downspouts to empty it away from the structure’s foundation.

In this way, the diverter helps to ensure that the maximum amount of water is channeled into the barrels. It means no water ends up collecting at the foundation, affecting the stability and integrity of the structure.

Downspout Diverter Designs

These features are available in two basic designs:

Manual Diverter - The first has a manual switch in it which can be switched on to send the water into the barrels or into the downspout. This could be just a simple "y" with the switch installed in the middle. It is very similar to diverters that property owners install in outdoor hose bibs to channel the water from one house to the other.
Automatic Diverter - In the other type of diverter, the backpressure automatically channels all the water into the downspout (standard drainage system) once the barrels fill up. You don’t need to redirect the water using a manual switch.

These seemingly simple attachments are incredibly useful, and they can help prevent the water from accumulating at the base of your home, garage, or commercial building. While diverter installation isn't very complex, they need to be installed correctly.

Diverter Installation Process

We can install these for you at the time you set up your rain barrel. This is the process we follow:

The technician will place the barrel on solid, properly leveled ground near the downspout.
They will cut the end of the downspout and then fit the diverter into the barrels.
Most diverters are specifically designed to fit regular 2"x3" downspouts. However, we can source larger ones if required too. These are generally available in kits, and we will complete the installation systematically.

Cost-Effective Diverter Installations

For gutter, downspout, and diverter installations that are resilient, durable, and cost-effective, you need the kind of expertise and high-quality services we offer. We handle the design and installation of all types of diverters at affordable costs. We can install diverters during new gutter installation or even when you want new rain barrels installed on existing downspouts.

For any more information about our diverter products feel free to contact Northern Neck Service Group at 804-435-1358 or send us your project details and queries through this Online Form, and we will call you within a short time.