Rain barrels for the garden
A rain barrel connects to a downspout and stores the water your roof sheds, ready for the garden. Barrels start at 55 gallons and go up to large cisterns. The Rain Gutter Specialists help you size one and connect it to your gutters in Los Angeles.
What a rain barrel does for you
- Captures rainwater to reuse, free
- Reduces stormwater runoff and erosion
- Keeps water away from the foundation and the landscaping
- Helps with the water bill in dry months
- Gives plants and trees clean, unchlorinated water
Why runoff matters in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, even a single inch of rain can create billions of gallons of urban runoff, which picks up pollution on its way to the ocean. The city now requires stormwater solutions for many new builds, and rain barrels are a simple part of that.
Sizing matters: a barrel too small fills in the first ten minutes of a storm. The estimator looks at the roof area feeding the downspout and suggests a size.
Rain barrels questions
What size rain barrel do I need?
Rain barrels start at about 55 gallons and go up to large-capacity cisterns. The right size depends on the roof area that drains into the downspout and how you plan to use the water.
How is the price worked out?
The Rain Gutter Specialists price each job from a free on-site measurement: the total length of the runs, the material, the profile and size, the number of corners and downspouts, and any removal. The price is given in writing before any work starts, and the price quoted is the price you pay.
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Get a free estimate for rain barrels
Tell us about the job. An estimator calls back to book a free visit, measures the roofline and puts the price in writing.
- Call the office
- (818) 779-1580 · Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
- Visit the shop
- 14815 1/2 Oxnard St, Van Nuys, CA 91411