An eavestrough and gutter contractor is a professional who specializes in the installation, repair, and maintenance of eavestroughs (also known as rain gutters) and downspouts. These are systems that are designed to collect rainwater from a roof and channel it away from a building’s foundation to prevent damage from water runoff. Eavestrough and gutter contractors typically work on residential and commercial buildings, and may use a variety of materials such as aluminum, copper, or vinyl to construct and install these systems. They may also provide services related to cleaning and maintaining eavestroughs and gutters to ensure they are functioning properly.