Gutter cleaning, also sometimes referred to as eavestrough cleaning, is a very important part of home maintenance and yet is something that many of us tend to put off until we start noticing problems. Typically, you should aim to have your gutters cleaned at least twice per year, during the spring and fall, to prevent issues that could lead to costly damage later down the line.
Although gutter cleaning should be an important part of the maintenance schedule for any home, it is especially important for those living in areas that experience harsh winters or have lots of overhanging trees, such as Eastern Ontario and Quebec, this is because homes in these kinds of areas tend to be more likely to experience blockages and issues.
Here are just 7 of the reasons why you shouldn’t skip your routine gutter clean this season:
#1 – Blockages
Throughout the year, leaves, sticks, moss, and dirt all wash off your roof and end up in your gutters. If left uncleared these blockages can stop your gutters from working effectively, leading to further, more costly, problems later down the line.
#2 – Disease
The rotting organic matter and stagnant water that can build up in your blocked gutters is a breeding ground for diseases and mold which can ultimately cause harm to your health.
#3 – Pests
Pests love a blocked gutter. Creepy crawlies and bugs will move into clogged gutters, increasing the likelihood of them finding their way into your home. Birds, mice and other small pests, such as rats, are also likely to try and make their homes in blocked gutters, and you wouldn’t want them to move into your home either.
#4 – External water damage
Gutters are installed for a reason – to direct run-off water away from your home in an organized manner. If your gutters become blocked, then this water can end up pouring down the side of your home which can damage the foundations of your property.
#5 – Internal water damage
As well as causing damage to the outside of your home, blocked gutters can cause water to pool up on your roof, leading to internal leaks from your roof. These internal leaks can often go undetected for a long time, causing significant internal damage when they finally show through.
#6 – Landscaping damage
If damage to the outside and inside of your home wasn’t enough, blocked and leaking gutters can also cause damage to your property’s garden and landscaping, causing erosion or even flooding.
#7 – Hidden additional costs
All of the problems listed above can ultimately lead to costly repairs. You may feel like you’re saving money by skipping a gutter clean but in reality, you are opening up the possibility for further complications and issues that may end up being far most costly.
So what should you do?
Don’t put yourself at risk by trying to clean your gutters yourself – get an instant quote today from Red Robin, a family-run window cleaning company who offers professional gutter brightening and gutter cleaning services. Red Robin provides gutter cleaning in Cornwall and the SD&G counties, as well as gutter cleaning in Hudson and the Saint-Lazare area of Quebec.
