How often are you cleaning your gutters? Overflowing gutters are the number one cause of basement water problems and cracked foundations. Failing to maintain your gutters can become a costly repair to your home. We offer gutter cleaning programs available for semi-annual or annual cleanings.
Never worry about whether your gutters are dirty again! With our priority scheduled gutter cleanings, you can enjoy our year-round customer care discounts for any of our services. Leave the worry to us and put the Genie to work in your home today.
Seamless aluminum rain gutters can last up to 30 years provided they are cleaned regularly. For the system to do its job properly and keep water away from your home, the gutters need to be free of dirt and debris. Open gutters can quickly accumulate leaves and other debris which can clog the system and prevent water from flowing freely. Regular gutter cleaning services will allow you to be sure that your system is working optimally and help prevent clogged gutters.
Clogged Gutters
Cleaning gutters is critical because clogged gutters will overflow and damage your home. The purpose of gutters is to guide water from your roof to the ground while keeping it away from your house. The problem is that water is never the only thing that ends up in your gutter. Leaves, debris, shingle grit, even animals can find their way in there and when they get stuck, your gutters can clog —causing some serious and costly damage to your home.
Clogged gutters can cause rainwater to soak into your fascia board and cause it to rot. Rotted fascia board can allow water to leak into your attic, ceiling, etc. Similarly, if your downspout and drain are clogged, water can leak into your basement or foundation. It’s not only costly to fix but can cause dangerous mold and mildew growth.
Insect breeding ground – Free-standing water and debris-filled gutters are a paradise for several species of insects. Mosquitos, wood-destroying insects, wasps, and even termites can live inside your gutters and find their way into your home.
Rotten Wood – The result of moisture being trapped and cut off from air circulating to dry out the wood fascia around the house can destroy your home. The rotted area will quickly worsen if the gutters are not cleaned.
Using ladders and walking on roofs can be dangerous if you’re not equipped with the right equipment. Gutter cleaning will guarantee you clean and free-flowing gutters. Call us today for service and get clean gutters done by a fully insured professional. Ask about our maintenance programs or multi-service discounts to receive even more savings. Don’t be left with high repair bills or collapsing gutters.
Best Way to Clean Gutters
One of the ways you can tell which chores are the most dreaded is by the number of “easy” gadgets that are available to “solve” the problem or make it “fun”. We’ve tried many of these gutter cleaning methods over the years and will continue to try and test new options as they become available. Many of these gadgets, and even many hired landscapers, address only the gutter and completely ignore the downspouts and outlets.
Cleaning by Hand
So far, we’ve discovered that nothing is more effective than good old-fashioned hand cleaning with a ladder, gloves, and a bucket. Using spray nozzles and similar methods often creates a mess that can splatter on your siding and windows. Below, we’ll explain the best way to tackle the entire job —including downspouts and outlets— leaving you with gutters that will perform and protect your home as designed.