Your gutter system is a vital part of your overall roofing system, helping to prevent roof leaks and protect your home’s foundation from excessive erosion. But when gutters are clogged, leaking, or damaged, they suddenly become a problem instead of a solution.
Five Problems Gutter-cleaning Services Can Solve
Here are a few of the major problems that “gutters-gone-awry” can cause and that professional gutter services can cure:
1. Leaves, sticks, mud, plants, roofing granules, and other debris clog the system up so it no longer functions. Water runs through slowly or not at all.
2. Water weight causes many a gutter to lean forward and sag in the middle of long gutter-runs. This can pull the nails or brackets supporting the gutter away from the wall or even warp the whole gutter.
3. Water may overflow badly overstuffed gutters and erode your home’s foundation and landscaping. Dirt, grass, flower beds, and gravel may all be disturbed and cause a mess.
4. When a gutter is not well maintained, it is more likely to spring a leak. The gutter caulk, seams, or corner connections may move to let water through as the gutter shifts under the abnormal weight it is carrying – especially during a rain or wind storm.
5. Finally, the most obvious problem caused by a gutter filled with debris is that it may back up underneath your roof eaves during rainfall, which can cause roofing damage and a roof leak.
Why Should I Choose Pro Guttering Services?
While most people are capable of cleaning out a gutter on their own, some are not in physical shape to do so. And many who can find it much more convenient to trust a reliable, local roofer to take care of it for them.
But aside from that, there additional reasons why it makes sense to hire a professional contractor to service your gutter system, including these:
- Professionals have all the necessary ladders and equipment handy. They also have high-powered hoses that will quickly and effectively wash your gutters clean.
- A roofer can check your gutter-system for leaks and other damage and do the necessary repairs on the same day as the cleaning job.
- A professional contractor can also fix any damage that has occurred to your roof’s eave same-day. Oftentimes, the roof deck has rotted out due to water damage over the years.
- If you don’t already have gutter guards, a pro gutter servicer will be able to install them for you if you wish. You can get this all done in one service trip, and gutter guards will make major gutter servicing a less-frequent need in the future.
- There is a significant safety risk in tackling a gutter project on your own if you lack the experience. A good contractor will always put safety first!
When Is The Best Time to Contact a Gutter Maintenance Service?
You can call a local contractor who handles gutter work anytime, but most homeowners in the Nashville Metro Area tend to do so in the fall or winter after most or all leaves have already fallen.
If you have a particularly bad gutter problem, you obviously won’t want to wait based on the season. But you should still plan on scheduling future gutter services and inspections on an annual basis for optimal gutter performance and longevity. If you need a new gutter system installed, local contractors can handle that too.
For more information on gutter maintenance, for a free affordable quote, or to schedule gutter servicing, do not hesitate to call. We are located in Nashville and serve surrounding communities in Brentwood, Green Hills, Franklin, Spring Hill, and more.