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Month: September 2019

5 Ways Blocked Gutters in Peterborough Can Damage Your Home

September 13, 2019 / / 1 Comment

While blocked gutters often fall into the category of “out of sight, out of mind”, it doesn’t mean that they can be ignored. It is important to remember that your gutters are the external plumbing of your home. Just as ignoring a blocked drain could cause issues in your home, the same can be said for blocked gutters.

We have put together the most common ways that blocked gutters in Peterborough can damage your home;

1. Water Damage From Blocked Gutters in Peterborough

Any blockage in your guttering will slow down the flow of water along the guttering. The water has to go somewhere, and if it can’t flow along your gutter and down the downpipe then it will find its way through your roof and ultimately into your ceilings. This will then result in damp patches throughout your home, and if left further can result in structural damage to your property.

Water damage
2. Wood Damage From Blocked Gutters in Peterborough

When gutters are unblocked and performing effectively, there is not a lot of risk of water damaging your fascias. However when gutters are blocked the fascias are exposed to more water than they are designed for. This can then result in wooden fascias deteriorating or rotting, which can be extremely costly to repair or replace.

Wood damage
3. Weight Damage From Blocked Gutters in Peterborough

Gutters are designed to carry the flow of water, hence they are held up by screws and simple brackets. Sodden debris and waterlogged gutters can add extra weight pressure to your gutters and this can result in them breaking. This will result in new gutters being needed, but damage could also be caused to the roof as the gutters break and pull away.

Weight damage
4. Animal Damage From Blocked Gutters in Peterborough

While you and your home may not be fans of blocked gutters, many creatures and pests love a blocked gutter. The build up of twigs, leaves, debris and more are an attractive home to a wide range of British wildlife; things like insects, birds, wasps and more. These pests will make the removing and clearing of blockages even more of an issue – and these animals can cause damage to your home, roof and guttering too.

Animal damage
5. Landscape Damage From Blocked Gutters in Peterborough

After a heavy rainfall on a blocked gutter, the water will have nowhere else to go but on your garden. The result of heavy amounts of water splashing down with force onto one specific area of your garden can result in garden erosion or damage.

Landscape damage

If you can’t remember the last time you had your gutters cleaned then you need to call us now. We can book you in for a gutter clean in Peterborough to help protect your gutters, and home.

Small Trade Business of the Year Finalists

September 1, 2019 / / 0 Comments

We are thrilled to confirm that we have been selected as finalists for the Small Business Awards in Peterborough. We are finalists in The Peterborough Small Trade Business of the Year category which feels like a great achievement for us.

Last year this award was won by a very professional business called Primethorpe Paving. To have been recognised in this category for the Small Business Awards this year feels brilliant. The award is for businesses within the trade industry, including plumbers, electricians, joiners, builders and all other skilled workers. 

We wish all the other finalists the best of luck in the Small Trade Business of the Year category, we know the competition will be tough. We are an experienced business in Peterborough and often work for, network with and hear about other small trade businesses.

The winning business is said to be a business that demonstrates excellence in their sector. A business that rakes in account a high level of customer service and one that sets themselves apart from the competition. 

There will soon be a public vote. We will share details on our social media pages so please look out for that. We will also get a chance to meet the judges and tell them why we feel we should the Small Trade Business of the Year award. At some point in the next few months we will also be spoken to by a ‘mystery customer’.

Then in October we will be attending the Small Business Awards Peterborough. This is when we will fin d out which business is the winner of the Small Trade Business of the Year is. There will be photos of the awards ceremony on our social media pages so please keep an eye on those pages on the 12th October.

Good Luck to all finalists of the Small Business Awards Peterborough; we look forward to seeing you on the night!

The Importance of Gutter Maintenance This Summer

September 1, 2019 / / 0 Comments

The hot weather is finally here and we have been lucky enough to enjoy some sunnier bank holidays over recent weeks. While the warmer weather, longer days and lighter nights does mean lots of enjoyable time outside, it does also mean it is time to check those gutters.

Your gutters are likely to be full of the falling leaves from the autumn with extra rain from April showers causing a mulch-like effect that creates gutter blockages. Summer is a really good time to get your gutters cleaned, inside and out. During summer we can clear out everything that has collected in your gutters since the last gutter clean, and complete a gutter maintenance service for you. 

We can also wash down your gutters for you, so your home looks clean, tidy and well presented when the skies are bright and clear. This will help give your home that extra kerb appeal!

Look at them sparkle

Here at Pristine Gutter Cleaning we would recommend that you have your gutters cleaned at least once a year, ideally twice a year. However, this is dependent on where you live, how many trees are over and around your property and how much your gutter collects between gutter cleans.

Regular gutter cleaning will reduce the risk of summer insects moving into your gutters. This will then reduce the risk of insects getting into your home and you or family members getting bites from these bugs and insects, or stings from bees and wasps.

Not only will a summer gutter clean help reduce the risk of bug bites and similar, it will also increase the longevity and lifespan of your guttering. This is because the frequent gutter cleans are reducing additional weight and stress on the gutters.

The summer often brings less rain than the rest of the year, although there is no guarantee in England! However, a summer with less rain creates the ideal time to implement a routine gutter maintenance and cleaning service. It’s also a good time to find out if your guttering needs repairing and to get it fixed.

Damp caused by a leaking gutter

If you’d like to have your guttering cleaned and cleared out then give us a call. We will send you before and after photos when the job has been completed so you can see how full your gutters were, and how they look now!

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