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Expert Gutter Cleaning Services in Louisville, KY, and the Surrounding Areas
If you clean them frequently, seamless aluminum rain gutters can endure for as long as three decades. In order to effectively divert water away from your house, it’s necessary for the gutters to be clear of grime and clutter. Open gutters can rapidly accumulate leaves and other debris, which can obstruct the system and impede the flow of water. By scheduling regular gutter cleaning services, you can be sure that your system is performing at its best and reduce the risk of clogged gutters.
Clogged Gutters
It is crucial to clean your gutters regularly because if they become blocked, they can overflow and harm your property. Gutters are designed to lead water from your roof to the ground while also keeping it away from your home. However, various objects such as leaves, debris, shingle grit, and even animals can accumulate in your gutters, causing them to become clogged. This can result in significant and expensive damage to your home.
When your gutters are clogged, rainwater can soak into your fascia board and cause it to deteriorate. This can lead to water seeping into your attic, ceiling, and other areas. Additionally, if your downspout and drain are obstructed, water can enter your foundation or basement, causing mold and mildew to develop, which can be hazardous and expensive to remedy.
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The purpose of our gutter cleaning services is to ensure that the interior of your gutter system remains free of debris. This is essential for the proper operation and function of your gutters. If guards are installed, it will eliminate the need for annual interior cleanings.
What is the Best Way to Clean Gutters?
You can gauge which tasks are the most disliked by the number of simple devices created to make them easier or more enjoyable. We have experimented with various gadgets to clean gutters and will continue to explore new options. However, numerous tools and even some professional landscapers focus solely on the gutters and overlook the downspouts and outlets.
Gutter 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.
Gutter Cleaning Services
The Brothers that just do Gutters can simplify the task of cleaning your gutters with their Maintenance Agreement program, which is available to all clients who prefer it. By enrolling in this program, you will be added to our database and included in our scheduled cleaning list, enabling us to prepare for the peak cleaning seasons. Additionally, opting for our gutter experts to manually clean your gutters provides the benefit of annual inspections by professionals and the necessary adjustments to ensure proper gutter functionality.
It is recommended to have your gutters cleaned in advance of the spring rainy season and at least once or twice during the fall foliage season.
Gutter Guards
To avoid recurring expenses from gutter cleaning services, you can choose to have a high-quality gutter guard system installed by us instead. This option involves investing a bit more money initially, but it can prove to be cost-effective in the long run. The installation of high-quality gutter guards not only prevents leaves and debris from accumulating in your gutters but also enhances the durability of the gutter system, particularly in the event of severe weather conditions.
Overflowing / Leaky Gutters
The main indicators that your gutters may require attention are leaks and overflowing water following a storm, but this could either be a sign that your gutters are clogged and require cleaning or that they need repair. Some other signs that suggest your gutters need attention include an overflowing gutter, debris being visible in the gutters, and a lack of water flow from the downspout. It can be challenging to distinguish between a clogged gutter overflow and an overflow resulting from poorly installed or damaged gutters, particularly for those without expertise in the field.
Cleaning and Repair – Which do I Need?
Gutter Cleaning
If there is an overflow near or at the downspout, it is a clear indication that you require gutter cleaning services. It is probable that there is a blockage in the downspout, which is preventing water from flowing down the downspout.
Repair
In contrast, when there is an overflow in the center of a gutter or at the end opposite to the downspout, it usually suggests that repair or reinstallation is necessary because this could be a sign of a problem with the gutter system itself such as:
- a pitch issue
- gutters that are too small
- not enough leaders or downspouts
- your gutters are sagging/pulling from your home due to age, or installation issues
Additional signs that suggest you may be experiencing overflow problems include:
- walls, siding, or foundation that appear stained or cracked
- pooling water near your foundation
- noticeable overflow from the front of the gutter or between the fascia and gutter during rain.
Other, more obvious indicators can also signal issues with your gutter system. For instance, if your downspout drains into an underground pipe and the surrounding area is damp, it is likely that the drain is obstructed. While the aforementioned lists are helpful in pinpointing potential problems with your gutter system, it is not uncommon for homeowners to incorrectly identify the root cause of their gutter issues.
Let the Pros Decide
Addressing overflow problems with your gutters is crucial because failure to do so can result in severe and costly damage to your home, such as water damage, flooding, and foundation issues.
During an assessment, our team of highly trained experts can determine whether the cause of the overflow is simply a need for gutter cleaning or if there are other underlying issues that require repair or replacement. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for gutter problems, and each home may require a customized approach that is thoroughly evaluated by a professional.
If you are experiencing gutter overflow problems, reach out to The Brothers that just do Gutters today for a free estimate. You can rely on us to accurately diagnose your situation and offer the optimal solution for your home.
Do it Yourself cleaning
Maintaining your gutter system is a critical job that should not be taken lightly. It can be more difficult to do than most people anticipate, and mistakes can lead to personal injury or damage to property.
Mistakes To Avoid
- Not properly adhering to ladder safety
- Overreaching while on a ladder
- Wearing inappropriate attire
- Using the wrong tools
- Not completely unclogging gutters.
Best time of year to clean gutters
- Spring before increased heavy rainfall
- Autumn after all the leaves have fallen
As professionals, we don’t simply use a leaf blower to clean gutters. We often find that gutters are filled with more than just dry leaves; thus, we take care in cleaning your gutters and understand that using a leaf blower could cause dirt and mud to be blown over surfaces such as windows, siding, outdoor furniture, and decks. Additionally, leaf blowers are not effective tools for removing clogs from downspouts; failure to do so will only result in future clogging and more work for us in the long run.