Remove Gutter Debris To Prevent Expensive Water Damage

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

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

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.

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