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How Small Leaks Become Big Problems

January 25, 2021 / / 0 Comments

How Small Leaks Become Big Problems


Many homeowners have no idea what is happening on their roofs and in their guttering. This is because the gutters often out of sight, which means they are out of mind. However, it is essential that you keep an eye on your gutters.

Very quickly small leaks become big problems, if they are not spotted and dealt with quickly enough.

Leaking Gutters

A small leak causing a big problem

Lots of homeowners have a list of things they need to do. This might include mowing the lawn, clearing out flower beds, washing the car, painting doors and more. However, very few have gutter cleaning on their list of things to do.

Guttering is often last on the list, if it even makes the list – but it needs to be more of a priority.

Watch out for Small Leaks

If you don’t have the time, knowhow or skills to clean your gutters, why not call in the experts. They can keep an eye out for small leaks. They can then be repaired before they become big and expensive problems.

Sometimes there will be a small leak where two sections of the gutter join. Alternatively, another common place for small leaks is around the corner joint.

A leaking corner joint

A leaking corner joint

When caught early it’s a small repair job. However, if left these small leaks can quickly become big problems.

The biggest benefit of a professional gutter cleaning company, like us, is that we will clean your gutters for you. But we will also make you aware of any damage or small leaks that we notice too. This means you can quickly repair them before they become bigger and more expensive problems.

Small leaks of water from the gutter can cause damp and mould issues on your external walls.

Damp patch caused by a leaking gutter

Damp on the exterior of the property

Overtime, this can lead to mould and damp inside your home too. As you can imagine, this is much more expensive to repair than a small leak.

Damp inside your property

We would recommend cleaning your gutters at least once a year, maybe more dependent on where your home is. Book your gutter clean with us and we will clean your gutters, let you know of any leaks and book in your next gutter clean too!

Missed our last blog? Have a read here: Essential Winter Gutter Maintenance Tips

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Essential Winter Gutter Maintenance Tips

December 31, 2020 / / 1 Comment

Winter Gutter Maintenance Tips

For a gutter to fulfil its purpose, the downpipe need to be completely clear of twigs, leaves and other debris.
The cold and windy winter weather results in excessive foliage that can block your gutters and cover your roof.
This is why you need to keep an eye on your roof and gutters. If you haven’t had a professional gutter clean for over 1 year, then book a professional gutter cleaning service now. This will help you protect your gutters.
For more ways to protect your gutters, read our essential winter gutter maintenance tips below;

Raking

Make sure you rake up your leaves. While you might not think leaves on the ground are connected to leaves in your gutter; they actually are. The dry leaves on the ground can easily be swept up in the wind and placed in your gutters.
These leaves will then become wet in your gutter and cause serious blockage and additional weight issues.
Blocked hopper from leaves

Essential Winter Gutter Maintenance Tips

Essential Winter Gutter Maintenance Tips – Checking

The wet weather that winter brings can actually help when it comes to checking your gutters. If you see rainwater flowing over your gutters it means, there is a blockage in your gutters or downpipe.
After it has rained you may also notice leaking rain from your gutter. This could mean there is a hole in your gutter that needs repairing.

Blockage in the gutter

Testing

Testing your downpipe is a great way of checking the level of maintenance required for your gutters. Grab a hosepipe and pour the water into the gutter length. If it takes a long time to come down or doesn’t come down, then you have a blockage in your outlet.
Then check further along the gutter, again and again and again, moving along each time. This will help you see how much debris is stuck in your gutter and outlet.
Watching
Keep an eye on the weather conditions. Weather conditions like heavy downpours and cold weather can expose guttering problem areas. If a gutter becomes blocked it allows a pool of water to build up.
The cold weather can then freeze this water, and this can cause the gutter to expand. In serious water builds up the frozen water can even crack your gutter.
Essential Winter Gutter Maintenance Tips

Essential Winter Gutter Maintenance Tips

If you can’t remember the last time your gutters were professionally cleaned, or you have noticed your gutters are blocked; call our team.
Get in touch on: 07596 555050 or email: info@pristinegutters.co.uk
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Remove Gutter Debris To Prevent Expensive Water Damage

November 29, 2020 / / 1 Comment

Remove Gutter Debris To Prevent Expensive Water Damage

By removing gutter debris you can prevent expensive water damage. Some people put off gutter cleaning in Peterborough as they see it as an additional cost that isn’t required.

However, when your gutters are cleaned, either by yourself or by a professional gutter company. It will often result in a prolonged life of your gutters.

Prevent expensive water damage

Prevent expensive water damage

In this blog post we look at the importance of removing gutter debris. By leaving this debris in the gutter and not cleaning it out you can prevent expensive water damage to your gutters, soffits, and home.

To prevent this expensive water damage we would recommend that you check your gutters are capturing and draining the rain effectively. 

Remove Gutter Debris

If you can inspect, clear out, and repair your gutters in the last summer, early autumn months this would be recommended. As a homeowner it can be tricky to troubleshoot and repair gutters  when the  cold weather and rain build up.

If you are able to maintain your gutters yourself we would recommend that you start by carefully sweeping the debris off your roof.

This debris can be washed into your gutters in strong winds and rain, so by removing the debris you are stopping that risk of the debris blocking your gutters and drains.

Take a look in your gutters and remove any leaves and twigs. Make sure you check the swan neck at the top of the down pipe as this is often what will get blocked.

Remove Gutter Debris To Prevent Expensive Water Damage

Remove gutter debris

Prevent Expensive Water Damage

When the gutters and roof are clear pour water along the gutter to check the water is flowing correctly. You should take time to check for damaged guttering and leaks too. The sooner gutter repairs are spotted and repaired, the less damage they will cause.

If you don’t have the time, tools, skills or effort to get up the ladder and clean out your gutters, we understand. After all it is a dirty and yucky chore for many people.

Why not give us a call to book your gutter clean. We’ll remove gutter debris to prevent expensive water damage and make sure you’re ready for the winter cold and rain.

 

Missed our last blog? Have a read here: Why Commercial Gutters Are Important Business

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Why Commercial Gutters Are Important Business

October 30, 2020 / / 1 Comment

Why Commercial Gutters Are Important Business

Why are commercial gutters important business? Gutters are a fundamental and essential part of all commercial buildings. Whether it’s a school, factory, shop, hospital or restaurant, your commercial building will need gutters. And, these commercial gutters will need cleaning.

The commercial roof

Commercial buildings are often much bigger than homes. This means that they have a larger roof area. This means more rainwater to run down the roof and into the gutters and through the downpipe. You will often find that commercial gutters are a lot longer, wider and deeper than residential gutters because of the bigger capacity needed.

Unlike homes, commercial gutters can be found on both the perimeter edge of the roof, but also in valleys between roofing sheets too. These gutters in roofing sheets will often run down the middle of the commercial building.

Blocked commercial gutter

Blocked commercial gutter valley

Due to the increased surface area of the roof and depth of the gutters, the gutters can fill up and block quickly. There is more space for debris to collect on the roof and this is then washed into the gutters by heavy rain. The debris in the gutter can cause the gutters to block which stops water flow. This will add extra weight to the gutters which can result in damage to the gutters or the structure of your commercial building.

Why Commercial Gutters Are Important Business

A blocked commercial gutter

This sums up why commercial gutter cleaning is really important.

Why Commercial Gutters Are Important Business

If the debris that falls into the gutter is not cleaned out serious issues can follow. This can include gutters overflowing due to the blockages. The gutters could bend, crack or split. The extra weight load can result in leaks in your gutters.

You may spot large puddles around your commercial building where the rainwater can not flow easily along the gutters and through the downpipes. These puddles look unsightly, but they can result in landscape and structural damage too.

Overflowing or leaking gutters can be devastating for a commercial property. This is why we would recommend at least two commercial gutter cleans a year. Contact us now to book in your commercial gutter clean service or to get a free, no obligation quote.

Miss our last blog read it here: Clearing The Autumnal Leaves Out Your Gutter

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Clearing The Autumnal Leaves Out Your Gutter

September 28, 2020 / / 1 Comment

Clearing The Autumnal Leaves Out Your Gutter

Cleaning your gutters in autumn is an important part of your household maintenance. While cleaning out your gutters in Peterborough once a year will help your home look well-cared for and boost your kerb appeal, there are other benefits too!

For example, in autumn the leaves start to fall from the trees. If you have trees above or around your home, then these autumnal leaves with fall into your gutters. This can result in blockages in your gutters, especially if the leaves are wet or become wet in your gutter. The additional weight of these wet leaves blocking your gutter can result in serious damage to the gutters, fascia’s and even cause structural damage to your home or business.

Leaves blocking up a gutter

Clearing The Autumnal Leaves Out Your Gutter

This is why it is so important to get around to clearing the autumnal leaves out of your gutter!

Why Is Home and Commercial Guttering So Important?

The rainwater collects in your gutters, this could be rain from the sky or rain that rolls down from your roof. This water will then trickle along your downpipe and flows into your drain. The water then ends up in the natural water recycling system. If your home or business property did not have gutters the water would drop straight down flooding your drive, flower beds, garden and causing damage to the structure of the building. This is what can happen if your gutters become damaged.

Why Do Gutters Block in Autumn?

During the autumnal months’ leaves drop into your gutters. Some of these will drop due to rainfall and be wet as they land in your gutters. Other leaves will fall as the wind blows and the autumn season arrives. The rain then falls on top creating a sludgy goo of wet and damp leaves.

Autumnal blockage

While the dropping of autumn leaves will be the main culprit, your gutters will block in autumn due to degrading moss, bird poo, grit from the roof or even decaying birds, mice and other pests.

It doesn’t take much for these deposits to clump together and cause serious blockages in your gutter during autumn and into winter. The deposits create an obstruction, and this restricts the natural water flow along the gutters and through the down pipe. Very quickly the gutters are spluttering water in all the wrong places, grass starts growing in your gutters and they soon become damaged and need to be repaired or replaced.

Twigs & leaves blocking the flow of water

Bunged Up Gutters?

If you have bunged up gutters in Peterborough this autumn, give us a call. We can clear out your gutters and give them a quick clean too. Before you know it your gutters will be looking as good as new and water will be flowing freely, the way it should

Read our last blog: Reasons to Clean Your Gutters you didn’t know

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Reasons To Clean Your Gutters That You Didn’t Know

August 31, 2020 / / 1 Comment

Reasons To Clean Your Gutters That You Didn’t Know

Here at Pristine Gutters in Peterborough we talk a lot about the benefits and advantages of cleaning your gutters. We share some of the more obvious reasons, so you know why your gutters needs cleaning. However, there are some other reasons to clean your gutters that you didn’t know. We talk about these reasons in this blog post.

Avoid Fascia Damage

The fascia is mounted just below the roof. This is the area that the gutters are connected too.
However, when your gutters become blocked, the water can overflow onto the fascia boards. This can then cause damage to the fascia boards. The gutter carrying that extra weight is also likely to become damaged over time.
A rotten fascia board

A rotten fascia board

Avoid Roof Leaks

The roof is what protects your home from changing weather conditions. In particularly, the roof on your home will protect your home from the sun, rain and snow.
Clogged gutters can reduce the efficiency of the roof. If water runs off the roof into the gutter, but the gutter is blocked, the water will back up and overflow. This water will then find other ways to flow and this could be into the insulation, dry wall or plaster in your home.

Avoid Interior Damage

Once the water is unable to flow down the downpipes, it can get into the ceiling and wall cavities. This can then cause staining on your walls and ceilings. While the water stains can easily be repainted, the damp wall will require more intensive repair work. The moisture in the wall can cause rot and mould which can be very costly to repair.
Avoid Foundation Cracks
Overflowing water from a blocked gutter can even affect the foundation of your home. This is because the overflowing water could flow anywhere. The water could run down into the crease of your home’s foundation. In the winter this water could freeze.
This will then affect the strength and integrity of the foundation of your home. The rainwater can saturate every piece of wood and concrete slab it comes into contact with – if your gutters and blocked and left uncleared.
Water is overflowing from the gutter as causing foundation damage

Avoid foundation damage

Avoid Pest Infestation
 A blocked gutter is creates the perfect home and breeding ground for insects. The debris of twigs and leaves offers the perfect home for mice and rats too. Not only are pests unsightly and annoying, they can cause serious damage to your home too. This damage can be done through nibbling, nest building and additional weight in your gutters.
If you want to avoid these issues on your home, then book us in for a gutter clean now.

Did you miss our last blog? Have a read here on ‘Why you need to book in a summer gutter clean’.

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What First Time Homeowners Need To Know About Their Gutters

July 30, 2020 / / 1 Comment

What First Time Homeowners Need To Know About Their Gutters

If you’ve recently purchased your first home, you’ll quickly be finding out just how expensive it can be. There are certainly a few responsibilities and expenses now that you won’t have had before. While it may not seem important, your gutter cleaning is an important responsibility you need to remember too. Have your gutters in Peterborough cleaned now, could save you expensive repair costs in the future.

Overtime leaves, twigs and debris will collect in the gutter. As a homeowner it is your responsibility to get this debris cleared out. If the debris is left in the gutters it can cause damage and block the guttering.

What homeowners should be looking out for

For example, the weight of the debris can cause the gutters to bow, which can lead to serious structural damage over time. The debris in the gutter can also cause blockages. The rainwater will then enter the gutter, not be able to pass through the blockage and either overflow down the side of the house, or put additional weight on the gutter and your home.

 

A neglected gutter warping

What First Time Homeowners Need To Know About Their Gutters

If the water is unable to flow along the guttering and through the downpipe it can flow over the side of your gutters. This can cause structural damage to your home, wet walls, damage to the ground and make the ground unstable for your home too.

These can all result in expensive repairs which take time. However, by having your gutters in Peterborough cleaned on a regular basis, you are reducing the risk of expensive repairs later down the line.

A neglected gutter

Call in the Professionals

While it is possible to clean your gutters yourself, it can be dangerous and it will take time. It may also cost you more money to purchase the tools you need to clean your gutter. Call us for a quote and you may be surprised at just how little a gutter clean in Peterborough will cost for your home.

If you are unsure of when your gutters were last cleaned, give us a call. We can review your gutters for you. We offer free no obligation quotes and have a read of what our Safe Local Trades customers have been saying.

Our professional gutter cleaners in Peterborough will clean them then and there if required. Alternatively we will book you in the diary for weeks or months later when a clear and clean of your gutters is required.

 

Did you miss our last blog? Have a read here on ‘Why you need to book in a summer gutter clean’.

 

Why You Need To Book In A Summer Gutter Clean

June 29, 2020 / / 1 Comment

Why You Need To Book In A Summer Gutter Clean

While summer may not seem like the perfect time for cleaning your gutters, there are some reasons that summer is the perfect time to clean your gutters. Lots of homeowners know the reasons they should get their gutters in Peterborough cleaned in summer.
This is why you need to book in a summer gutter clean as soon as possible. We can get very busy at this time of the year.
Below we have listed the main three reasons that you should book in a summer gutter clean in Peterborough;

Spring Rains Gone

While the rainy season of spring is gone, the rain may still be here. By the end of the wind and rain from the spring season, your gutters are likely to be clogged with leaves, twigs and other debris. The extra rain fall from spring could now be stuck behind the blockages in your gutters.
This may then result in too much weight on your gutters which can result in damage to your guttering and home. Summer gutter cleaning in Peterborough is essential as a preventative maintenance measure for your home.
A blocked outlet is causing the gutters to overflow

Why You Need To Book In A Summer Gutter Clean

Summer Storm Guarding

The summer months can bring heavy rainfall and storms. These can cause some major damage to your gutters if they are not professionally cleaned. The infrequent but heavy summer shows can cause possible gutter damage.
They will also bring debris into your gutters. The best way to maintain a healthy gutter system for your home is to have them professional cleaned by a gutter cleaning company during the summer months.
A leaking joint making the wall damp

A leaking joint making the wall damp

Autumn Preparation

We all know that the leaves start to drop in the autumn. If your home is under a tree, then these dead leaves will be dropping into your gutters. Having your gutters professionally cleaned in the summer will help prepare your gutters.
As the leaves start to fall, you will know that your gutters are prepared for this extra weight that will land in your gutters.
A gutter full up of catkins

Why You Need To Book In A Summer Gutter Clean

As we are always telling our clients, prevention is better than cure. Not only will a summer gutter clean prevent potential damage but it will also cost less than repairing the damage in the future.
Don’t wait until the blockages and clogs in your gutter are causing issues. Instead call us now to book in a summer gutter clean in Peterborough.
Missed our last blog check it out here: Do You Need Your Gutters Replaced Or Just Cleaned?
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Do You Need Your Gutters Replaced Or Just Cleaned?

May 23, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Pristine Gutters – Do You Need Your Gutters Replaced Or Just Cleaned?

During this down time you may decide that you want to get the ladders out and check your gutters. Perhaps you have seen they are bending, leaking or water is pouring over them?
This could mean that your gutters need cleaning out, or it might mean that your gutters need replacing.
We would highly recommend that you call in an experienced gutter cleaning company for cleaning your gutter. They can then check your gutters and see if they need cleaning or if they are broken.

 A Gutter Replacement Or Just A Clean

Sometimes, inexperienced homeowners can actually cause more damage or break the guttering, when trying to clear or clean them.
Below we have listed some signs that will help you understand if your gutters need repairing or replacing.

Broken Gutter

Do You Need Your Gutters Replaced Or Just Cleaned?

Broken Gutter

If you can see any cracks or splits then your guttering needs replacing and not clearing out. These cracks will allow water to seep into the fascia boards behind the gutters.
It is possible that these cracks have been caused by standing water or weight of debris in the gutter. Make sure you have regular gutter clearing completed on your property to avoid this damage.

Cast Iron Gutters

If have you have cast iron gutters, the paint on your gutters will be weather resistant. If you notice rust or paint damage it may mean that water is present.
Call in a professional gutter cleaning company to check for any clogs and clear out any debris.
This will help get the water flowing through the guttering.
A Leaking Gutter

Leaking Gutter

Have you seen pools of water or mould forming from your gutter? This can be an indication that the gutters are clogged. Alternatively, it could mean that there is a defect in your guttering system.
By calling in the services of a gutter clearing professional you check if there is a clog that needs to be removed, or if the guttering needs repairing.
Sagging Gutters
Do You Need Your Gutters Replaced Or Just Cleaned?

Do You Need Your Gutters Replaced Or Just Cleaned?

Are your gutters sagging? If your gutters are beginning to sag then it means the weight of the water and debris in the gutter is too much for the gutter to hold. If there is slight sagging, these blockages can be removed by a professional.
However, if your gutters are sagging a lot or pulling away from the property.  Then they may need replacing or upgrading.
If you are unsure if you need your gutters cleared or replaced, call in our experts!
Have a read of our last blog: Have My Gutters Been Cleaned?
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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.
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