Gutter cleaning. Remove debris and protect your home.
Leaves and debris cleared out of the gutters so rain has somewhere to go, and blocked gutters do not overflow into eaves and walls.
What is gutter cleaning?
Gutter cleaning is clearing leaves, sticks, dirt and anything else that builds up in your gutters, so rainwater can run freely to the downpipes.
When gutters block, water spills over the edge and can soak into eaves, walls and foundations, and pool where it should not. Wet leaves sitting in a gutter also hold moisture against the metal. In summer, dry leaves in gutters are a fire risk, which is why WA’s fire authorities recommend clearing them before bushfire season.
How gutter cleaning is done
From the first look at your yard to leaving the place tidy, step by step.
- 1
Safe access
Safe access to the roof line is set up before any work starts.
- 2
Clear the gutters
Leaves and debris are removed along the full length of the gutters.
- 3
Check the flow
The gutters are checked so water can run through to the downpipes.
- 4
Clean up below
Anything that falls onto paths, lawns and garden beds is cleaned up.
The benefits of gutter cleaning
- Protect your home
Water goes where it should, not into eaves, walls and foundations.
- Less fire risk
Dry leaf litter in gutters is fuel in bushfire season.
- Skip the ladder
No climbing up on the roof yourself.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
Once or twice a year suits most homes. If you have big trees nearby, you may need it more often.
When is the best time?
Before winter, so the gutters are clear for the rain, and before summer, to reduce the fire risk from dry leaves.
Can you clean gutters on a two-storey house?
Give Simon a call to talk through your home and access.