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The Importance Of Clearing Gutters Ahead Of The Wet Weather

August 30, 2022 / / 0 Comments

The Importance Of Clearing Gutters Ahead Of The Wet Weather

The weather in the UK can be extremely unpredictable. While there are rumours of droughts and the hottest summer ever, the rain will soon be here again. In the UK it is reported that the annual precipitation of rainfall is around 133 days per year.
There are ways to protect your home before the wet, windy and stormy weather arrives. The gutters should be seen as the first line of defence against wet weather for your home. These are the things that will protect your home from leaks during heavy rainfall.
The Importance Of Clearing Gutters Ahead Of The Wet Weather
When was the last time you cleaned out your gutters or had a gutter cleaning company round? You should clean your gutters at least once a year. If you haven’t recently, then now is the time. This way you can ensure that your gutters are clean and clear before the heavy rainfall arrives.

The Importance Of Clearing Gutters

When your gutters become clogged, the rain water starts to back up. This could result in water entering your roof and serious damage being caused to your home. Blocked gutters can cause common problems to your home such as damp, mould and bacteria and leaks. They can also lead to damage in your walls, ceilings and insulation as well as foundation damage or wood rot.
A rotten fascia board
This is why you need to ensure that your gutters are clean and clear. Here at Pristine Gutters, we will clean out your gutters to make sure they are blockage free, and the rainwater can flow smoothly along the gutters and through the downpipes.
We will also check that your gutters are well maintained and in good working order. If we come across any faulty parts of your guttering, or leaks, we can repair or replace your guttering for you.
Make sure your gutters are ready ahead of the wet weather that will soon be here. Call us now to book your gutter cleaning service in Peterborough.
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Looking After Your Gutters In The Summer

April 26, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Looking After Your Gutters In The Summer

It is easy to forget just how important the gutters are to your home or business. This is even more so the case when we are enjoying warm, dry and sunny weather. While your gutters may not need at much cleaning in the summer months, they will still need to be looked after. Keeping your gutters in peak condition now will help them in the colder, wetter and windier months.

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The summer months are a great time to take a look at your gutters, from the ground. You can review their overall condition and check if any gutter repairs are required. If you need any advice just get in touch and we will be bale to provide a no obligation quote.

Looking After Your Gutters In The Summer

Summer is also the perfect time of the year to organise your gutter cleaning. Booking your gutter cleaning service in Peterborough can be done quickly and easily. You’ll also know that your gutters are clean and ready for the winter months. They will be clear and free of blockages which will keep them in good condition throughout the year.
A downpipe growth blocking the flow of water

Looking After Your Gutters In The Summer

We would recommend that your gutter cleaning service in Peterborough should be completed at least once a year. This is dependent on your location and what surrounds your home or business premises. For example, if you have large trees growing over the building, you may need your gutters cleaned more regularly.
By booking a summer gutter cleaning in Peterborough you can ensure that any debris are cleared away and cleaned out. This is debris that may have fallen into your gutters during the autumn, winter and even spring months. Our gutter cleaning services can quickly remove any problematic waste problems from your gutters. This will reduce the risk of more serious issues in the future.
We can even send you a before and after picture so you can see how much debris there was in your gutters!
Even though your gutters need less care and attention in the warmer summer months, it’s a good idea to get ahead of the game and get them cleaned out now. Call us to book your summer gutter clean in Peterborough.
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How The Heat Affects Gutters

March 31, 2022 / / 0 Comments

How The Heat Affects Gutters

Clogged gutters are an annoyance that no home owner wants to deal with. However, if you don’t have your gutters cleaned regularly, then it will be an issue that you have to resolve. The biggest issue with blocked gutters is that the longer they are left, the worse they will get.

You might notice that your gutters are sagging, or you have puddles of water around your home. These are key signs that your gutters are blocked or damaged. By cleaning out your gutters, or having them cleaned by a professional, you avoid this risk.

There are lots of reasons that you should consider getting your gutters cleaned regularly and the gutter systems clear. One of these reasons is heat. In this blog post we look at how the heat affects gutters.

As the weather becomes warmer in the spring and summer months, we enjoy the brighter skies and spending time outside. However, it is worth being aware that the extreme heat of the summer sun can affect your gutters and downpipes. The hot weather can damage the structure of the gutters, and the integrity of them too.

 

When plastic gutters are exposed to direct sunlight and UV rays, they can become warped and distorted. Over time, this can alter their shape and damage their performance too. This can then result in a number of other issues. These include screws becoming loose because of the warping, bulges or lumps in the gutter encouraging blockages and the gutters expanding out of shape.

How The Heat Affects Gutters

If one section of your gutter is exposed to more heat than another, this will put additional stress on the gutter. Gutters surround your home and are exposed to all the weather and elements the different seasons bring. It is very possible for these areas to become warped under the heat of the sun due to their positioning.

How The Heat Affects Gutters

If the gutters are already struggling with a blockage, the heat will just make things worse. Downpipes are already likely to suffer from heat damage, but this will be worse if your gutters are blocked. Make sure you get your gutters cleaned to avoid the risk of serious heat damage.

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Five Reasons To Use A Professional Gutter Cleaning Service

January 31, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Five Reasons To Use A Professional Gutter Cleaning Service

You may think that gutter cleaning looks like a relatively easy job. While it might look quick and easy, you need the right tools. You also need to remember that you will be working at height.

Without the right safety equipment and tools, cleaning your gutters can be far from an easy job. In this blog post we share the five reasons to use a professional gutter cleaning service.

Protect Your Home

If your gutters are clogged with leaves and twigs, it means that they cannot do their job properly. By using a professional gutter cleaning service on a regular basis, you can ensure that your gutters are able to safely carry water away from your home.

This will reduce the risk of water damage to your home, leaks in the loft and cracks in the foundation.

Extend Gutter Life

Gutters that are blocked become full of water and debris. This causes extra weight to your gutters which can cause them to sag, break or pull on your home.

A professional gutter cleaning service will ensure the gutters are unblocked and free for water to flow easily. This will help you save time, money and stress in the future.

Clogged gutter

Five Reasons To Use A Professional Gutter Cleaning Service

For Your Safety

As we have already touched on, cleaning your own gutters can be dangerous. This is especially the case if your home has more than one storey or where patios are involved. Climbing ladders to reach even the lowest areas of the gutters can be dangerous.

By hiring a professional gutter cleaning service, you can avoid climbing ladders and working at height. It will all be done safely for you.

The Right Tools

When you hire a professional gutter cleaning company you will have your gutters cleaned with the best tools for you job. Here at Pristine Gutters our employees are fully trained and experienced too.

This means that you will be left with stunning results and your gutters will be clean and clear so you can rest easy.

Protect your home

Five Reasons To Use A Professional Gutter Cleaning Service

Saves Time

You have a busy life. You work hard in your job and it’s only right that you want to relax in your downtime. There are 101 other things you want to do, instead of cleaning your gutters when you get some time off.

`By using a gutter cleaning service, you can spend your time doing what’s important to you and what you enjoy.

Looking to use a professional gutter cleaning company for your gutters? Call our team now for a free, no obligation quote.

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Gutter Cleaning Before The Snow Comes

December 30, 2021 / / 0 Comments
Christmas has passed, and this means that the snow will soon be on it’s way too. There are many practical benefits to cleaning out the gutters before the snow comes. Whether you clean your gutters yourself or call in the professional gutter cleaners, below we have listed just some of the benefits of gutter cleaning before the snow comes.
Gutter Cleaning Before The Snow Comes

Safer Cleaning – Gutter Cleaning Before The Snow Comes

This is a really important benefit if you are cleaning out the guttering yourself. The winter weather can make surfaces slippery and reduce the risk of an accident. If you are inexperienced at working at heights or gutter cleaning, we would recommend you call in the gutter cleaning professionals to avoid the risk of a serious accident.

Ice Dam Prevention

The cold weather in the UK can often lead to now and ice. When gutters are not cleaned the water in the gutters is prevented from draining properly. This allows the water in the gutter to freeze and expand. In a worst-case scenario, the weight of the ice dam can rip the gutter off your home and cause serious structural damage. One way to see if you have an ice dam in your gutter is icicles
hanging from your gutters. This can often be a sign that there is an ice dam in your gutters.
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Avoid Roof Damage – Gutter Cleaning Before The Snow Comes

If you have a clogged gutter it can cause water to overflow. This water can spill directly onto your roof which is not designed to hold standing liquids for long lengths of time. It could quickly lead to rot in your roof if the standing water is left. The overflowing water could also cause damage to your fascia’s too, especially if they are made of wood.
A rotten fascia board

Reduce Property Damage Risks

If water from clogged gutters overflows it can form pools around the foundations of your home. The cold winter weather can then cause these pools of water to freeze. If the water has seeped into any cracks, holes or crevices in the foundation of your property it will expand as it freezes. This could result in serious structural damage to your property.
If you’re in New Year planning mode and know you won’t have the time to clean your gutters before the snow comes, call our team. We can book in a gutter cleaning service, even if you’re not home.
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Why You Need Your Gutters Cleaned In Winter

October 30, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Why You Need Your Gutters Cleaned In Winter

When it comes to those little jobs around the house, there are some you love and some you hate. We all have different chores we enjoy. While some people love ironing and avoid the vacuuming, others hate ironing and would rather clean the toilet.
These chores that we hate will often be put off for as long as possible, but that could result in serious problems.

Gutter Cleaning

Cleaning your gutters in winter is not a chore many homeowners enjoy. However, here at Pristine Gutters we love it.
The issue with gutter cleaning is that if you put it off you can end up causing damage to your gutters, your home and your garden.
The gutters surrounding your home help direct water and debris away from your roof and home. If the gutters aren’t cleaned and become blocked this can result in leaking roof, structural damage to your home and a flooded garden.
If you aren’t sure of the late time you had your gutters cleaned book a gutter cleaning service in with us now.
However, in this blog post we look at just two of the reasons you need your gutters cleaned in the winter months.

Why You Need Your Gutters Cleaned In Winter

• The Fall of Leaves

Why You Need Your Gutters Cleaned In Winter

In the winter months leaves will have fallen and will be washed from your roof into your gutter or fallen from near by trees. The leaves can block the gutter causing it to overflow or worse block the underground soakaway causing an expensive repair. By cleaning the gutter in winter months you can have peace of mind knowing they’ve been professionally cleaned.
• Prevent Structural Damage
As we have mentioned in previous blog posts, and earlier in this blog post, clogged gutters will weaken the structure of your home. As leaves, twigs, branches and other debris fall into your gutter and are left, they will cause blockages in your gutter.
Why You Need Your Gutters Cleaned In Winter
Heavy rainfall can turn this into mulch and move the blockage into your downpipes. This adds extra weight to your gutters, that pulls on the house. The blockages also stop water flowing freely.
This can result in water flowing over the side of the gutters, resulting in damp or mould in your home and destruction to your garden and flower beds.
If you want to avoid damage to your gutters and your home, then you need to get your gutters cleaned this winter. Call us now to book your gutter cleaning service in Peterborough or surrounding areas.
Missed our last blog? Have a read here: How To Spot Damage From A Lack Of Gutter Cleaning
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How To Spot Damage From A Lack Of Gutter Cleaning

September 30, 2021 / / 0 Comments

How To Spot Damage From A Lack Of Gutter Cleaning

If you don’t book regular gutter cleans on your property, you will likely end up with blocked gutters. This will then lead to standing water. The dead leaves and branches from nearby trees will fall into your gutters.
Over time, when they are not cleaned out, they will begin to decompose.
Full gutters

Blocked gutters

However, with a regular gutter clean in Peterborough the issue of blockages can be prevented before it becomes a bigger, more serious and even dangerous problem for you, your home and your family.

Gutter Cleaning

If you put off your gutter cleaning this can result in damage to your roof as well. This can even lead to serious leaks into your home. Any water that isn’t able to flow along your gutters can accumulate on your roof.
This can then soak through your roof and cause significant damage to the roof, your loft and your home.
Visually inspecting your gutters before the wet and rainy weather is highly recommended. This will help spot any potential damage before the rain starts. However, there are three main ways that you can spot any damage from a lack of gutter cleaning. Look out for them during or after wet weather.

Spot any damage from a lack of gutter cleaning

• Can you see water where it shouldn’t be? You might spot puddled in your garage, leaks in your home or stains on your wall for example. These are major tell-tale signs that your home is at risk of serious damage.
• Have you spotted leaking gutters or are your gutters not draining at all? Gutters or drains that are not flowing smoothly could be a sign that there is a blockage in your gutters. This needs to be looked at sooner rather than later to avoid serious damage.
• Spotted puddles of water in the garden around your home or on your driveway? If you notice puddles of standing water around your home this is likely to be a sign of a blocked gutter.  The water is unable to flow along the gutter and through the downpipe, so it pours over the side of the gutter into puddles around your home.
How To Spot Damage From A Lack Of Gutter Cleaning

How To Spot Damage From A Lack Of Gutter Cleaning

If you have spotted any of these signs or you’re not sure when your last gutter clean was; book it with us now.
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Three Reasons You Should Avoid Gutter Cleaning At Your Peril

July 30, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Three Reasons You Should Avoid Gutter Cleaning At Your Peril

If you’ve looked up at your gutters and thought that they look more like Ferry Meadows or Grafham Water, than the clean gutters you want around your home – you need to give us a call. In this blog post we have put together just three reasons that you should avoid gutter cleaning at your peril.
*Spoiler Alert* if you don’t clean your gutters or get your gutters cleaned by a professional, it doesn’t end well!

Vegetation

Ferns, plants and bushes look nice in almost any garden, but vegetation in your gutters is not good.
Birds will pick up seeds from gardens and as they fly over your home, they might drop them by accident. They end up in your gutter and if the gutter hasn’t been cleaned out for some time, you have the perfect base for the seeds to flourish and grow. If it’s vegetation and a glorious garden you’re after, clear out the blockages from your gutter and use it as compost.

Three Reasons You Should Avoid Gutter Cleaning At Your Peril

Three Reasons You Should Avoid Gutter Cleaning At Your Peril – Waterfalls

While we don’t have any waterfalls at Ferry Meadows and Grafham Water, we don’t need them at home either. Waterfalls can be spectacular to watch, but not if the waterfall is coming off your gutters or out of your downpipes. The job of the gutter is to take rainwater away from your property home in a controlled way. If you have water pouring over the sides of your gutter, then you know your gutters are blocked.
Damp patch caused by a leaking gutter
Animals
Wildlife is great, at Grafham Water or Ferry Meadows. It’s not great around your home or in your gutters though. There is a lot not to like about animals such as mice, squirrels and birds in your loft space. Unattended and unclean gutters will encourage these animals to live in your gutters, on your roof and in your loft. By keeping the gutters clean and free flowing there is nothing to attract these animals which will reduce the risk of gutter damage and blockages.
Commercial gutters full of leaves
If you’ve noticed vegetation, waterfalls or animals around your home, call our team. We can book you in for a gutter clean so your gutters are clean, clear and free flowing once more.
Read our last blog here: Why Clean Your Gutters In Summer?
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The Items You Need To Clear Your Gutter

April 30, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Items You Need To Clear Your Gutter

If you’ve decided that now the weather is getting nicer you are ready to tackle the gutter cleaning, there are some tools you’ll need. In particularly, there are 6 items you’ll need to clean your gutter to make sure it is safe and in good working order.
Below we have listed the items you need to clean your gutter. We would recommend you get these gutter cleaning tools together before you start. That way you have everything you need, close to hand.

Gloves

– Gloves will help keep your hands clean as gutter cleaning can be a dirty job. The gloves will also protect you against any sharp twigs, thorns, metal pieces or screws in the gutters.
Gloves

The Items You Need To Clear Your Gutter – Gloves

Trowel or Scoop

– By using a trowel or scoop you will save your hands from the dirt and grime. It will also protect your hands from injury. When cleaning out your gutters you’ll also find that by using a trowel or scoop you will get the job done quicker too. It’s just a case of scooping out the debris and dumping it.

Ladder

– As experienced gutter cleaners in Peterborough, we would recommend an extension ladder with a ladder mat or stand off. Always keep three points of contact on the ladder.  It is highly recommended if  possible, ask someone to stand at the bottom of the ladder to steady it for you.
Full gutters
Rag
– Use the rag to clean the outside of the gutter once you’ve cleaned that section of gutter. This is needed sometimes as when the gutter is full of debris it runs on the outside of the gutter.
Safety Glasses
– Safety glasses are great for keeping anything out of your eyes. The goggles will protect you from anything splashing in your face or something sharp flipping out of the gutter and damaging your eyes.
Bucket
– By having a bucket to hand you will find cleaning out your gutter a much easier task. All you need to do is scoop the rubbish into your bucket then throw it away or use it as compost. You need to use a ladder bucket hook on your ladder to keep three points of contact on the ladder at all times
Gutter waste

The Tools You Need To Clear Your Gutter

If your house is over one story, we would recommend calling in a professional gutter cleaning company, for your safety. If you do not have the tools you need to clear your gutter or are uncomfortable working at height, please call our gutter cleaning experts to clean your gutters for you.
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The Importance Business Of Commercial Gutters

March 27, 2021 / / 0 Comments

The Importance Business Of Commercial Gutters

The Importance business of commercial gutters. Rainwater gutters, downpipes and gullies are a standard feature of homes across the UK. However, they are also a fundamental, but often forgotten, part of commercial buildings too.

When it comes to commercial property maintenance and cleaning, business owners think of what they can see. The windows are cleaned, carpets professionally cleaned, even the carpark and block paving – but what about the commercial gutters?

Bigger Roof, Bigger Gutters

Commercial buildings will tend to be bigger than standard homes. They have a larger roof area too. This means more rainwater will flow from the roof into the gutters.

The Importance Business Of Commercial Gutters

Commercial Gutters

The Importance Business Of Commercial Gutters

Due to this fact, the gutters on commercial buildings will often be wider and deeper. The bigger capacity of commercial gutters allows for more rainwater to flow quickly and effectively off the roof, along the gutters and through the downpipes.

You will often find commercial gutters around the perimeter edge of the commercial roof. They will also be in the valleys that can be found between the roofing sheets. These run down the middle of the building.

A blocked commercial gutter

The Importance Business Of Commercial Gutters

Depending on the size of your commercial building, you may have multiple valley gutters present. The biggest issue with commercial gutters is the risk of blockages.

Due to the larger roof and additional gutters, debris can easily fall into the gutters or get swept into the gutters by heavy rainfalls. This debris will block the gutter and stop the free flowing of the rainwater.

The extra debris in the gutter will also add unnecessary weight to the commercial gutter and this can cause serious damage to the gutters and building.

The Importance Business Of Commercial Gutters

Blocked commercial gutters

If you do not have a regular commercial gutter clean booked and the debris are not cleaned out, there can be serious issues. For example, the gutters could overflow due to the blockage.

The weight of the blockage and the standing water could result in the gutters bending, cracking or even splitting at the joints.

This can result in the gutters coming away from the building or big leaks in the gutter which can lead to more serious damage.

When was the last time your commercial gutters were cleaned in Peterborough? If it was more than a year ago, you need to call us now. We can book you in for a commercial gutter clean.

Missed our last blog? Read it here: Four Reasons Commercial Gutter Cleaning Is Essential

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