Many people know they should keep gutters clean, ensuring the pipes don’t get clogged with leaves, dirt and other debris. A clear guttering system means water can drain away effectively so it doesn’t pool on or around your property. But when life’s busy, it’s easy to forget essential property maintenance tasks until something goes wrong.
When it comes to how often you should clean your gutters, here’s everything you need to know.
Before and after bad weather
Many people clean their guttering after severe weather, such as heavy rainfall or high wind speeds.
After a storm, you may find extra leaves and heavier debris (such as stones) have blown into your gutters and downpipes, which could soon see issues arising. For example, if the items become too compact or cause a blockage, any trapped water will expand when it freezes in winter. You may see cracks forming in the pipework, buckling gutters (from the weight of the clogged debris) or even interior leaks where a backup of water works its way into your property.
Some people will even ask for a gutter check before bad weather hits to ensure they’re in the best condition to ride out the storm. This is especially true if you have tall trees in your garden.
Your roof or property is damaged
If you’re experiencing problems with your roofing, it may be time for a gutter clearance service.
Debris caught in your gutters and overflowing water can play havoc with connecting roof areas, such as fascias and soffits. In older houses, timber elements can begin to rot, and existing roof cracks may worsen. Wet conditions on your roof may encourage moss growth, which damages tiles. Waterlogged ground can also cause problems for basements and property foundations.
If you’ve got property leaks or ongoing roof deterioration, gutter clearances ensure existing concerns don’t get worse.
You’re having pest issues
If you’ve spotted animals and pests around your roofing area, it’s a sign you need your gutters cleaned.
Dirty gutters attract all sorts of pests and creatures, especially if edible items, such as leaves and nuts, are stuck in the pipes. This may attract birds to nest on your roof, becoming a nuisance. If you leave it too long, you may even get a rodent problem.
Schedule regular gutter cleaning to cover all bases
If you want to keep on top of gutter cleaning and haven’t had many issues, it’s worth booking this service at least once or twice a year.
By using a professional gutter clearance company, all of your guttering and downpipes will be checked using long-reaching vacuums designed for this type of pipe system.
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