TL;DR
The Brothers that just do Gutters has expanded to Chicago's North Shore with a new location in Arlington Heights, IL, owned by Julia and Tom. The new franchise will offer a range of gutter solutions, including installation, repairs, and cleaning.
Julia and Tom bring a wealth of experience to their new venture. Julia, a public relations and marketing professional with a master’s degree in digital marketing from Temple University, has worked with agencies such as Bread & Butter PR and Signal Theory. Tom, an experienced finance and accounting professional, currently serves as the VP of Finance for Techmates Group, LLC, with past experience at Deloitte & Touche and the National Football League’s finance department.
Having recently moved back to Chicago’s North Shore, where Julia grew up, the couple sought a business that would allow them to make a meaningful impact on their local community.
"We were impressed by The Brothers that just do Gutters’ commitment to professionalism, employee growth, and exceptional service," said Julia Hodges. "We saw a real need for reliable, high-quality gutter services in our area and knew this was an opportunity to bring something valuable to our community."
The Arlington Heights franchise will offer a full range of gutter solutions, including gutter installation, repairs, cleaning, guards, and fascia work. With a selection of 5" and 6" K-Style and half-round gutters in various colors, the team is prepared to deliver customized, high-quality solutions for every home.
"The support and training from The Brothers that just do Gutters made our decision easy," added Tom Bellis. "We’re excited to build a business where employees enjoy coming to work, customers receive five-star service, and our community benefits from a trusted, professional gutter company."
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on March 7, 2025. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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