Austin Trimbach

Tell us a little about yourself.
I have been an apartment manager for 13 years. Currently we manage about 200 units. My beautiful wife Lori and I have been married for 27 years. We are rabid Marching Band parents of 8 kids. All of our kids have played in the Marching Band at Bozeman High School.

How long have you owned the SnapLock Gutter system?
We purchased it in 2008. We were in the process of putting on a new roof and decided to replace the old leaky gutters at the same time.

Why did you choose SnapLock? My tenants' safety is a primary concern. Leaky gutters are unacceptable to me and cause a huge safety concern especially in the winter, when ice forms on sidewalks. We had tried other gutter systems but they always tended to leak. The gutters are 28 feet high, making it impossible to maintain them at times. I am a low building-maintenance kind of guy and needed a system that was guaranteed not to leak!

How have the gutters performed over the last 8 years? Excellent, no more leaky gutters! It's great to have a product that works the way it's supposed to! It's one more worry I can take off my plate!

Why did you choose Gutter Solutions? They were the only company that offered SnapLock, guaranteeing no more leaky gutters. I also appreciate the relationship I have developed with them over the years. When I call them, they come. In my hectic business world, I need people I can rely on.

Tell us about yourself.
I started Bridger Builders in 1977. I have seen lots of ups and downs in the construction industry in Gallatin Valley. One of the things I am the proudest of is the relationships I've built within Bozeman's great community of people for nearly 40 years.

Tell us about your recent renovation of the Willson School.
The school was built in 1903, originally called Gallatin County High School, and then added onto in 1913. It was the primary high school for Bozeman until 1956, when the current high school was built. It had various uses until a few years ago, when it was going to be demolished. I loved that building and knew it should remain something special in our community, so I bought it! We are turning it into 16 luxury condos. I am proud of what we're doing with this renovation and we're getting great community support.
The city is very supportive, and people often express appreciation for keeping this nostalgic building a part of our community. We will keep the original feel of the building while making it a comfortable living space for the condo owners.

What kind of gutters did you have installed?
I wanted to keep the look of the old-style building but ensure they were very functional. We went with the 6-inch box gutters with square, open-faced downspouts. They fit with the motif we were after and match the 1903 architecture as well.

Why did you choose us?
I have Gutter Solutions do all my gutters, especially more technical projects like this one. Mike Moore is always "Johnny of the Spot." He gets me quotes promptly and offers great input on the design process as well. Josh is such a pleasure to have on any project. He works well with the other subcontractors and does superb work. Everything is nice and tidy when he leaves a job. The communication is great with you guys.

Tell us a little about yourself.
I grew up in Livingston. My grandfather owned Livingston Hardware Company from 1929 to 1969, located downtown, where I worked for many years. I also worked on ranches and odd jobs, but my favorite was working at the granite quarry, where I got to blow stuff up! I then got a steady job with the railroad and retired in 2009, after 35 years as a railroad-bridge inspector.

Why did you buy Gutter Helmet?
I like to enjoy my retirement and I got sick of the gutter cleaning that was not only nasty and time-consuming, but also dangerous! Besides, it would be costly if I ever missed a cleaning and my gutters overflowed. I was worried about water damage to my siding, foundation and landscaping. Probably the biggest reason was that my wife couldn't handle it every time I got ready to clean the gutters. She had the phone ready to call 911 if I fell off the ladder!

How long have you had Gutter Helmet and how are they working?
We got them installed about three years ago. I haven't been up on the roof since then!

Why did you choose Gutter Solutions?
The owners of Gutter Solutions have a great reputation and have been around Livingston for as long as me-I trusted them. I've had them come back several times to add more gutters to my house. They've always been reliable straight shooters. I recommend them to anyone!

Tell us a little about yourself.
Being a first-time homebuyer after my divorce, and making home improvements in a new town can be challenging-trying not to make mistakes.

Why did you decide to install gutters on your home?
I am a single mom who purchased a home that didn't have rain gutters. I had a friend put some gutters on and, well-let's just say I should've had professionals do the job!

Why did you choose Gutter Solutions?
After another friend referred me to Gutter Solutions, I called Mike. He came right out and gave me a quote. With my busy schedule, Mike's responsiveness to my needs was critical in choosing them as my rain-gutter contractor. The best part was that they didn't pressure me to put all the gutters on the house at the same time. They worked within my budget and gave me the same great service as their other customers.

Were your expectations met? Was this a good investment?
I'm very happy with my new gutters! I especially loved watching them in action on that first rainfall. And yes, it's the best investment I've made so far on my home.