Everyone hates it when it comes to the time of year when you have to clear your gutters, you may think why is it so important to do it? In this blog, we are going to give you 10 reasons why it is so important to clear your gutters and why the help of a professional can make this job a lot easier!
What is gutter cleaning?
Gutter cleaning is the process of removing debris that builds up within the gutters, to ensure the free movement of water into the downpipe, without this rainfall cannot properly be removed from your property allowing for things such as roof damage and even damage to your property as a whole.
Prevent Water Damage to Your Home
You may be thinking a tiny bit of water damage from clogged gutters isn’t that bad, however, the compounding effects of water damage can lead to larger issues which can lead to thousands of pounds in damage in the future. These outcomes can look like damp walls, stained walls and ceilings, it can also lead to damage on your roof which can get worse and worse as time goes on as it is harder to identify.
Reduce the Risk of Cracked Foundation
Protecting your home’s foundation is imperative to keeping a well-maintained house as it is the foundation upon which your house sits. Without it, your foundation has no guard against pooling water during heavy rainfall leading to big issues in the future.
Gutters help move the rainfall away from the bottom of your house to prevent water from damaging your foundations causing cracks which occur when there are pools of water around it. So next time you think your gutters are pointless they are protecting your house’s foundations and also protecting you from large financial damage as your house foundations are one of the most expensive things to fix within a property.
Prevents Unexpected Repairs
Like we said before there are many issues which can arise from having properly maintained gutters, having neglected gutters can lead to you having a large repair bill come out of nowhere. It is easier to either clean out your gutters yourself or hire a professional to clear them out as their service will cost a lot less than fixing any problems which can arise from clogged gutters.
Extends Your Gutters Lifespan
Whilst your gutters are accumulating debris and dirt it will eventually lead to them breaking and decrease the lifespan of your gutters. Due to the large amount of debris in your gutter if unmaintained it can lead to an out-weighted gutter messing up the fixings to the wall and can lead to rust and corrosion. If a gutter is properly maintained it can last anywhere from 20 to 50 years depending on its quality, downspouts can last for even longer with average lifespans of 30 to 100 years.
Protects Your Roof
Protecting the hat of your home is essential to maintaining a good property, once your gutters are blocked with debris there is nowhere for the water the travel. Because of this, it can force the water to travel onto the roof which can lead to water leaks from the roof, this is obviously a very bad thing and will need to be fixed straight away. Having leaks within your house can damage your home’s interior and can cause rot within your home due to its dampness.
Prevents your basement from flooding
Basement flooding due to a lack of working gutters happens due to water collecting in pools next to your home’s foundation. This can lead to water seeping into your basement causing it to flood ruining any items which could be in there if left unmaintained.
Prevent Ice Dams
When it comes to winter the drop in temperature can lead to water freezing, if your gutters are full of debris it can lead to water seeping out of the sides creating an ice dam. Ice dams prevent your home from properly draining water which can lead to issues in the future, also the weight that the ice dam will create can damage your gutters permanently.
Protects your building from pests
Clogged gutters make attractive hangouts for pests and rodents. This can be a serious health hazard for your family and also lead to a number of other damages associated with pest infestations. Clearing your gutters regularly through the year can prevent this and allows your family to avoid any pests from invading your house this is especially true thought the summer as damp debris is a hub for insects.
Protects Your Landscape
When your gutters aren’t clear it makes water flow from outside of them damaging the landscape below them, this can be annoying if you have a well-maintained garden, for example, a flower bed can be ruined by this. If this issue continues for a long period of time it can ruin the ground which lies beneath it.
Maintains Your Homes Value
Preventing damage to your home by maintaining your gutters can help maintain the value of your home. The bills to fix the issues which can arise from broken gutters and leaks are away more than the actual cost of hiring a team of professionals to clean them. If you are wanting to save thousands of pounds and prevent issues in the future make sure your gutters are clean and clear.
Need help cleaning your Gutters
If you are looking for a professional Gutter Cleaning service our team of professional cleaners can help, you can email our team at [email protected] or you can call us today on 01745 289055.
