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.