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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

We are also recommend and approved on Safe Local Trades

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 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

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

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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