Why Use A Gutter Cleaning And Repair Company

When you have a blocked gutter or notice a damaged gutter, it can be tempting to clean and repair it yourself. With all the sunny weekends and good weather, it may feel like time is on your side. However, it’s not just the time-consuming part of gutter cleaning or gutter repairs that you need to consider.

In this blog post we look at why you should use a gutter cleaning and gutter repair company, instead of doing it yourself.

If you are thinking of cleaning out or repairing your own gutters, there are a lot of things to think about. For example, when you repair or install guttering there needs to be an appropriate slope per metre of guttering. This will ensure the smooth and easy flow of the water. There are also different brands and sizes of guttering when it comes to repairs, some are compatible and some aren’t.

Why Use A Gutter Cleaning And Repair Company

In addition to this, the brackets need to be sufficiently placed along the guttering. This will ensure the guttering is properly supported to hold the water during heavy rain and any possible blockages. Remember, standing water and blockages can be extremely heavy. This is an extra weight on your guttering that needs support from brackets, or the guttering will bend and break.

You need to think about your safety too. While you may have cleaned the guttering on your garden shed in the past, it’s different on a home. There is a big difference in height. While your shed gutter may have been easy to reach, the same cannot be said for your home. This can mean that you are putting yourself in real danger reaching to heights. A gutter cleaning and repair company will have the correct tools, experience and knowledge. This means your safety, of which no price can be put on, is not at risk.

Here at Pristine Gutters, we have many years of experience cleaning, repairing and installing gutters in Peterborough and surrounding areas. We have the tools to safely, professionally and effectively clean your gutters.

Call us now to book your gutter cleaning or gutter repair service.

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