Is Your Company a Fit for the Rain Gutter Association?

May 5 / Noah Lantz
The Rain Gutter Association was built for gutter contractors — but its benefits extend to any exterior home improvement company that installs, sells, or wants to grow in the gutter market.
Gutters are one of the most consistently in-demand exterior services in residential construction. They are also one of the most underserved — many homeowners struggle to find a qualified, knowledgeable installer, and many contractors underestimate how much revenue a gutter operation can contribute to their business.

The Rain Gutter Association exists to change that. Through certifications, training resources, and a growing network of industry professionals, the RGA helps companies build credibility, develop teams, and grow businesses with confidence. If your company works on the outside of homes and gutters are part — or could be part — of what you offer, RGA membership is worth a look.

Who the RGA is for

Three types of companies that benefit the most

1. Dedicated Gutter Contractors

If gutters are your primary business, the RGA is your professional home. Membership gives your installers and salespeople a path to formal certification, distinguishing your company in a market where most of your competition has no verifiable third-party credentials to show prospects. The RGA directory puts your business in front of homeowners actively searching for qualified contractors, and the mastermind groups connect you with peers who face the same operational challenges you do.

For gutter-focused companies, membership is also a tool for recruiting and retention — RGA-certified status signals to prospective employees that you invest in their professional development, and our twice-monthly mastermind forum calls give you valuable opportunity to network with other business owners.

2. Roofers

At the RGA, we teach that gutters are simply an extension of a property's roof. And it just so happens that roof replacement is one of the most common trigger points for a homeowner to also address their gutter system — and roofing crews already understand water management, slope, and fascia work.

Yet many roofing companies leave gutter revenue on the table because they lack the training infrastructure to do it well.

RGA membership gives roofing companies a structured way to expand. Installer training courses teach your crews the fundamentals of safe, efficient gutter installation. Sales training prepares your estimators to quote and close gutter jobs with confidence. And RGA certification gives your customers a reason to trust that your gutter work meets a professional standard — not just an add-on service your team figures out as they go.

For roofing companies already doing some gutter work, certification and training help convert an informal service line into a consistent revenue driver.

3. Exterior Home Improvement Companies

Siding, windows, doors, painting, deck construction — exterior contractors are already in a homeowner's driveway and in their budget. Adding gutters to that conversation is a natural upsell, but only when the sales team knows how to position it and the installation team knows how to deliver it.

RGA membership supports both sides of that equation. Sales training covers how to design and present gutter systems, handle common objections, and price jobs competitively. Installer training ensures the field team can execute to a recognized professional standard. For exterior companies looking to expand their service offering without adding unnecessary complexity, gutters — backed by RGA training and certification — represent one of the most accessible growth opportunities available.

Membership also provides access to business development resources, marketing collateral, and industry networking that can accelerate how quickly a new service line becomes a reliable part of your revenue mix.

What Membership Includes

RGA Certification

Earn recognized credentials for your installers and salespeople through online courses and testing.

Installation Training

Teach crews the fundamentals of safe, efficient gutter installation — ideal for new hires and expansion into gutters.


Sales Training

Equip estimators and sales staff to design, price, and close gutter jobs with confidence.


Industry Networking

Connect with peers through mastermind groups and industry events to share knowledge and grow your business.


Business Resources 

Access marketing collateral, sales scripts, the RGA estimator tool, safety talks, and partner program discounts.

RGA Directory Listing

Get found by homeowners searching for qualified, certified gutter professionals in your area.


Why Membership Makes Sense Right now

The gutter industry is growing alongside increased residential construction, aging housing stock, and growing homeowner awareness of water damage prevention. Companies that build credibility and expertise in gutters now — through certified training and association membership — are positioning themselves ahead of a market that is becoming more competitive and more professionalized.

The Rain Gutter Association is not a license or a regulatory body. It is a professional community with real training infrastructure, practical business tools, and a network of contractors who take their craft seriously. If you are a roofing company, an exterior contractor, or a dedicated gutter business looking to grow, the RGA offers resources that pay for themselves quickly in tighter job performance, better close rates, and stronger customer confidence.

What RGA Members Say

"The most valuable part of joining the RGA has been the incredible network of experienced contractors. Being able to share best practices, get reliable advice, and troubleshoot industry challenges together has directly helped us streamline our operations and grow our business."

-Tyler Jackson, GutterPro
"I am the office manager at Gutter Gliders. RGA has been an amazing tool for our team, we enlist our employees to complete the courses in their first week of training. It is a great way for employees that do not have previous gutter work to get an idea of what we do and the quality of work we want to provide for our customers. Also, customers have confidence in our company, seeing that we are members of the Rain Gutter Association. It shows that we care about the quality of our work."

-Tabi Fulton, Gutter Gliders
"The installer training resources have been the most valuable for us. This training accelerates onboarding for new installers and ensures everyone has the same baseline knowledge."

-Kellie Knight, Larrys Gutters

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