Cleaning your gutters is one of the most unglamorous parts of being a homeowner. Proper treatment of gutters and downspouts requires quick action; otherwise, you’ll likely find a thick leaf and twig soup awaiting you. And as a homeowner, you take a certain amount of pride in learning new skills and managing difficult projects—a newly found do-it-yourself guru that was in you this whole time. But it will greatly benefit you to seek a gutter cleaning service to manage the job. And here’s why… The Real Dangers of Gutter Cleaning In 2011, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found [...]

Gutters are more than just decorative—they serve an important function by collecting rainwater and channeling it down and away from a structure, preventing structural damage to the roof, walls, windows, siding, foundation, doors, basements, and landscaping. Downspouts also allow water to flow freely away from the home. Cleaning gutters should be a routine part of house maintenance. While some homeowners can clear gutters themselves, professional gutter cleaning services have the correct tools and knowledge to thoroughly clean gutters to prevent future problems. Failing to maintain gutters and downspouts by ensuring they are free from clutter and debris could turn into [...]