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Have My Gutters Been Cleaned?

April 29, 2020 / / 1 Comment

Pristine Gutters – Have My Gutters Been Cleaned?

How do you know if your gutters have been cleaned? In previous blog posts we have discussed the things you need to look for to check if your gutters need maintenance, and why a professional gutter cleaner should be hired, instead of doing the gutter cleaning yourself.

Can you see into your gutters?

How do you know if your gutters have been cleaned? If you have a window above your gutters then you’ll be able to easily see if your gutters have been cleared. However, it is not always that easy.
Of course you could get the ladder out and check yourself.  But the main reason you called in the professional gutter cleaners was to avoid using a ladder.
A Clean Gutter

A Clean Gutter

Watch the Gutter Cleaners work

One way to check is to watch the gutter cleaner when they do the job. Can you see them on the ladder? Can you see them cleaning out the debris from the gutter? This is a great idea if you’re at home, but what if you’re at work or out when they visit.
Bulging blocked gutter

A Blocked Bulging Gutter

Look at your gutters from below. Can you see weeds, grass or moss growing from your gutters? Perhaps you can see gutters bent or bulging? Gutters can often do this if they are straining under the weight of a blockage. After a heavy rainfall can you see the water flowing easily down the down pipe? Or is the water pouring over the side of your gutters?
A leaking gutter

Damp Patches are visible

What was the reason you called the gutter cleaners out for? Is that problem gone now?
If you want a reliable and trusted gutter cleaning company to clean your gutters, call our team now.
Visit our website to find out more: https://pristinegutters.co.uk/#/ 

Have Your Commercial Guttering Cleaned Professionally

March 12, 2020 / / 1 Comment

Pristine Gutters – Professional Commercial Gutter Cleaning

Having your commercial guttering cleaned professionally, will prevent problems arising and unforeseen expenses on your business.

Here at Pristine Gutters our professional commercial gutter cleaning specialists are certified by the IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) and PASMA trained.

This means that we are able to safely and efficiently access the higher areas of your premises and clean guttering.

No matter how high. 

Have Your Commercial Guttering Cleaned Professionally

Have Your Commercial Guttering Cleaned Professionally

We know that cleaning the guttering for schools, offices, factories, retail units and other commercial properties can be extremely time consuming. Especially when you don’t have the right tools for the job.

Plus, there are loads more things you need to be doing, instead of commercial gutter cleaning!

This is why we think you should leave the cleaning of your commercial guttering to the experts. Like our team here at Pristine Gutters.

If commercial gutters are not regularly maintained  they can end up becoming blocked.

Blocked commercial gutters can lead to leaks, which in turn can result in damp and structural damage to the building. Which can be extremely costly to repair.

Commercial Gutter Cleaning

Through using a  professional commercial gutter cleaning company you can book regular maintenance checks.

This means you can keep on top of your gutters and remove blockages before they become more serious problems that damage your property.

Commercial gutters can become clogged easily, and through very natural causes; such as decaying leaves, insects, moss, bird droppings, dead animals and much more.

We offer a commercial guttering cleaning service that cleans your gutters inside and out.

We will even take before and after photos for you, so you can see how bad they were before, and so you have the peace of mind that they are clean and clear after our visit.

A full commercial gutter

Have your Commercial Guttering Cleaned professionally

 

Have Your Commercial Gutters Cleaned Professionally

If you would like your commercial guttering cleaned professionally, or want to book a regular commercial gutter maintenance check, then please call us now.

We can come at a time that suits you, so as not to disturb your business and customers.

We will tidy up after ourselves and you’ll never know we have been, until we send you the before and after photos following our visit.

Missed our last blog check out: Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – Look Up For The Common Signs Of Blocked Gutters

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – Look Up For The Common Signs Of Blocked Gutters

February 27, 2020 / / 1 Comment

Pristine Gutters – Gutter Cleaning Peterborough

We speak to a lot of home owners and business owners that don’t think their gutters need cleaning.

Some people think that the rain cleans their gutters for them, while others just aren’t aware of why a gutter needs cleaning, or that their gutter may be blocked.

In this blog post we have put together some of the most common signs of blocked gutters. If you’re unsure of why a blocked gutter could be expensive then check out our previous blog:  Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – The problem with blocked gutters!

A blocked gutter can lead to a lot of stress, hassle and expense!

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – Look Up For The Common Signs Of Blocked Gutters

The first thing you need to do is look up. 

You may be able to see weeds or moss growing from your gutter; these are blocking the water in your gutters.

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough - Look Up For The Common Signs Of Blocked Gutters

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – Look Up For The Common Signs Of Blocked Gutters

Perhaps there is overflowing water from one part of your guttering; this is a sure sign of a blocked gutter too.

Check out the animals too. If there are birds landing nearby they may be nesting in your gutter.

Squirrels may be storing food in your gutter as well so look out for those furry animals.

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – Rotten wood

If you have wooden fascias, look up can see the wood is rotting, then that’s another sign that you could have blocked gutters.

You may notice that your guttering is bulging, bent or out of shape? 

This could be further to the weight of a blocked gutter that is causing damage to your guttering.

These are just some of the tell tale signs of a blocked gutter. If you have an upstairs window that you’re able to see your gutters from then it’s recommended that you look up for the common signs of blocked gutters.

Your blocked gutters can be cleared out and cleaned quickly and relatively easily by a professional.

 

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough - Look Up For The Common Signs Of Blocked Gutters

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – Look Up For The Common Signs of Blocked Gutters

This is only if you act quickly though. If  see or think your gutters are blocked and you leave it then it could result in serious damage to your guttering or home.

This will then result in some expensive repairs, which you definitely want to avoid!

If you have spotted some common signs of blocked gutters on your home or business premises then contact us now.

We can quickly and effectively remove the blockage for you, so your gutters are clean and clear. 

When it comes to guttering; prevention is always better than cure.

Book in for your regular gutter clean with us now.

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The Dangers of Gutter Cleaning in Peterborough

January 15, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Pristine Gutters – The Dangers of Gutter Cleaning

We offer professional gutter cleaning in Peterborough, preventing our customers facing the dangers of gutter cleaning.

We do this to save our customers the hassle of doing it themselves, and as this job proves, we are probably saving lives by completing the gutter cleaning for our clients.

There are so many dangers of gutter cleaning. In this blog post we have put together just some of these dangers so you can see why it may be best to call in the experts when your gutters need cleaning in Peterborough.

The Dangers of Gutter Cleaning

The Dangers of Gutter Cleaning – Overreaching

Ladder safety

Inside the home there are thousands of injuries and deaths in the kitchen, bathroom and stairs.

However outside the home the most common cause of an accident is a ladder.

Anything that can reduce the risk of a fall is a good thing surely?

One danger of gutter cleaning is that the ladder could be placed on uneven ground.

This will result in the ladder being unstable and wobbly.

Therefore it cannot support your weight and could result in you falling off of the ladder. You could grab the gutter to stop you from falling, which could then break and will be very expensive to repair.

The Dangers of Gutter Cleaning – Uneven ground

The Dangers of Gutter Cleaning – Heights

Another danger of cleaning your own gutter is that you may get a sudden feeling of vertigo or dizziness.

This can be very common among people working at heights for the first time.

This dizziness can make you feel unbalanced or unwell, which can lead to a risk of falling from height.

Ladder maintenance 

As homeowners we rarely use our ladders, they are bought out of the garage or shed every now and again. This can mean that they are not well maintained, or that they could be weak or damaged.

A Damaged Ladder

The Dangers of Gutter Cleaning in Peterborough – A damaged ladder

Ladders that are used over the years and not looked after properly can become weak and unsafe.

Unfortunately, in most cases, you do not know the ladder is unsafe until it is too late.

Wearing the incorrect clothing can also be a danger when you are cleaning house guttering yourself.

A loose top or shorts can get caught on the guttering or tangled in the ladder, creating a risk of falling from the ladder.

We would highly recommend you call in the expert gutter cleaners in Peterborough to avoid the dangers of gutter cleaning. Read more about the signs you need your gutters emptying here.

Call us now for a quote!

 

Did you know we are also on the UK Small Business Directory

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – Signs You Need Your Gutters Emptying

December 6, 2019 / / 2 Comments

Pristine Gutters – Signs You Need Your Gutters Emptying

Here at Pristine Gutters we do gutter wash downs, as well as clearing blocked gutters.
After all, we can’t wash down a gutter that needs emptying.  We will clear out your gutter first and then clean the exterior of your dirty gutter getting them looking like new again.
In this blog post we have put together some tell tale signs that you need your gutters emptying.

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – Plant Growth

If you can see a plant growing in your gutter then you know your gutters need emptying.
The most common things our clients have growing out of their gutters are things like weeds and grass.
This is because weeds have all they need. The sun and rain give them all they need, added with the silt in the guttering. You have the perfect combination for rapid weed growth.

Plants growing in a gutter

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – Plant growth causing problems

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – Leaking Gutters

On dry days you may notice that your gutters are leaking.
This may be because of a  damaged gutter which  effects the flow capacity of the water to the  downpipe.
Things blocking the flow of water puts  unnecessary stress on the guttering and the brackets.
This weight will cause damage to your gutters.

Damp patch caused by a leaking gutter

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – A leaking gutter

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – Sagging Gutters

Have you noticed that your gutters look to be sagging?
This is a tell tale sign that your gutters need clearing as soon as possible.
Otherwise this could lead to repairs.
The weight of soggy leaves, branches, moss, weeds and more can get very heavy.  Which can lead to emergency gutter repair. This is something we would like to help you avoid.
Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – Damp Patches

 

If you can see signs of amp or staining on your internal or external walls this is not good news.
This can lead to  extremely costly repairs to rotting fascias as well as internal and external damp issues and repairs.
If you spot a damp patch, call a gutter cleaner in Peterborough as soon as possible.

A damp wall caused by a blocked gutter outlet

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – A damp wall caused by a blocked gutter

Previous Cleaning
If you haven’t cleared out your gutters for over a year then they need to be done.
We would always recommend once a year for a gutter clean, as minimum.
If you have large trees hanging over your roof and gutter, then cleans will need to be completed more frequently.
Do you need your gutters emptying? Call us now!

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – The problem with blocked gutters!

November 18, 2019 / / 2 Comments

Pristine Gutters – Gutter Cleaning Peterborough

Blocked gutters can be a really serious problem, they don’t just look unsightly.
The dripping water from a blocked gutter can be annoying too.
However, the worst thing about a blocked gutter is the expensive repairs that it can lead to. 

When people search for Gutter Cleaning Peterborough and call us out, you wouldn’t believe what we find!

When you have a blocked gutter, the rainwater that comes off your roof has nowhere to go!
It can’t flow along the gutter and down the downpipe!
Instead it runs down the walls causing damage to your property.

Have a look at these photos of some blocked gutters we dealt with recently.

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough - Weed found in gutter

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – What we find, in this case a weed sat in the top of someones downpipe.

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – A blocked downpipe

A customer called us as she had damp coming through her walls inside the house.
Somebody had told her it may be due to blocked gutters so she asked us to take a look.
The photos are of what we found; it was agreed that the gutters and downpipes were certainly blocked and this is what had lead to the damp walls in the interior of her home.

 

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough - The damage a blocked can cause (Damp)

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – When damp takes hold of a room because your gutters are blocked.


Damp problems

Water soaking into your walls and causing damp inside your home is not just unsightly it’s costly to repair or redecorate.
Dampness inside the home also leads to health problems.
Take a look at the NHS website to see how damp and mould can affect your health. 

If damp is left and the blocked gutters are not dealt with, then it can result in structural damage to your property too.
This is especially the case when it rains a lot, the gutters overflow with lots of water, and this all runs down your walls.
The heavy water running down the walls is too much for a brick wall to handle. This is why the water will seep into the interior of your home, causing dampness and mould in your rooms.

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough - Leaves causing chaos!

Gutter Cleaning Peterborough – Leave it out!

Leaves causing chaos

At this time of year, when rain falls, it is essential that you keep an eye on your gutters in general.
On rainy days have a look at your guttering and see if water is dripping from places it shouldn’t.
If you can see plants growing from your guttering, like our customer recently experienced, then contact us now as your guttering is definitely blocked.

If you think your gutters are blocked and need to be cleared then contact us now for a free, no-obligation quote.

Did you miss our blog 5 ways blocked gutters can damage your home?

When Should You Have Your Gutters Cleaned In Peterborough?

October 7, 2019 / / 0 Comments

Pristine Gutters

Here at Pristine Gutters we pride ourselves on being approachable gutter cleaners in Peterborough. The most common question we get asked is ‘when should you have your gutters cleaned in Peterborough?’. 

Neighbours and business owners are keen to ask the experts and we are more than happy to explain. 

Unfortunately there is no straight forward and simple answer to this question. Instead there are lots of factors to consider.

This is why we have put a blog post together.  Which covers the main factors of when you should have your gutters cleaned in Peterborough.  Along with how often you should have your gutters cleaned.

When Should You Have Your Gutters Cleaned In Peterborough?

Look at that blockage!

The Seasons 

The seasons of the year do affect your guttering and when you should get your gutters cleaned.

We came across some research recently that we wanted to share with you, it reports on the chances of blockages during different times of the year.

The research shows that in spring there is a 50% chance of gutter blockages, in summer this goes up to a 75% of guttering blockages.

In autumn the chances of a blockage in your guttering is at its highest, at 85% and this drops back down to an 80% chance of blockages in your gutter in winter.

When Should You Have Your Gutters Cleaned In Peterborough?

Look at that!

When Should You Have Your Gutters Cleaned In Peterborough?

We are often surprised at the things we find in gutters, from dogs toys to Stanley knives.

The most common debris found during gutter cleaning is grass, weeds, silt and leaves.

Dependent on where your home is and what is around it will depend on when and how often you should book a gutter clean in Peterborough. Read our blog on the signs you need your gutters emptying here.

For example, if your home is out in the woods and large trees cover your house then you will need more regular gutter cleans.

This ensures those broken branches, twigs and leaves are out of your gutters reducing the risk of blockages and damaged guttering.

When Should You Have Your Gutters Cleaned In Peterborough?

Leaves causing a massive downpipe blockage!

The Timing – When is the best time of year?

The most popular time for people to book a gutter clean in Peterborough is June and November.

This means these are the two months that we are busiest.

If you would like your gutters cleaned then we would recommend calling us now before things get really busy.  You can book a gutter clean for June or November to reserve your gutter clean before our bookings run out.

 

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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.

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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