Why it’s important to get your gutters cleaned - Property Maintenance

What do gutters do?

Your gutter's job is to direct rainwater away from your building to protect its foundations. Yet, believe it or not, gutters are actually one of the most ignored and least ranked parts on any property manager’s or homeowners’ maintenance list.

This definitely shouldn’t be the case, because if you neglect a blocked gutter, then issues will arise that are more serious than just having a few too many leaves in your gutters.

Why it’s important to get your gutters cleaned:

So we know what gutters do, but why exactly is it important to maintain and clean them?

Well, there are many possible consequences that can occur when you neglect a blocked gutter:

Landscape damage - your garden may suffer from your clogged gutter, as the water will overspill onto your grass washing away soil and creating an unpleasant look.

Foundation damage - overspilling water may also begin to leak into the foundations of your property. A leak is never wanted, especially in the winter when the water will freeze and expand causing cracks and weakening the walls in your building, leading to a very cost-effective and complex repair further down the line.

Pest Invasion - gutters can easily become a breeding ground for pests and other unwanted insects when the rainwater has been standing in your guttering system too long.

If you want to save some money and hassle in the future, then a semi-regular gutter cleaning service is very sensible.

Why use us?

Our team here at Spectrum are renowned for our creative access solutions, and we can reach, clean and restore your gutters with no scaffolding needed, only our IRATA trained abseiling specialists.

Here are the benefits of using rope access: