Gutter Cleaning:

Gutter cleaning is important because it removes debris from your gutters to ensure that water can freely move and flow into the downpipe. Clogged gutters can hamper drainage and cause extensive damage to your property if not cleaned properly.

Gutter systems are designed to control the flow of water away from your home, preventing a list of problems. Here are the 5 most common issues that can occur due to clogged gutters.

Flooded Basements – The number one cause of water damage in basements is clogged gutters. When rainwater comes off your roof and has nowhere to go, it will find the path of least resistance. This is, usually, inside your soffits and siding all the way to the lowest point in the home, your basement.

Cracked Foundations – When water is allowed to settle around your home’s foundation and freezes it causes a condition called frost heave. This can cause severe cracks in foundation walls.

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.