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Gutter Clearing service

Your property is your most valuable asset, so it makes sense to protect it from rainwater effectively.

Excess weight of debris and trapped water puts a much greater load on a guttering system than it was originally designed for. In fact, a blocked, leaking or sagging gutter is worse than no gutter at all because it overflows/leaks in one place rather than evenly along the roof. This concentrates the problem and can cause serious damage to fascias, eves, brickwork, pointing, paintwork; sills etc.

Badly installed gutters can also leave standing water that can be blown onto your property causing damage that can be easily missed until it is too late.

Why have your gutters cleared?
It is recommended by the Building Research Establishment that gutters are inspected/cleared at least once a year. Ignoring a problem will only result in it getting worse (it won't repair itself!) and possibly causing serious damage to the property.

What causes a blocked gutter?
Every year leaves, moss, lichen, gravel from flat roofs, dead birds, old tennis balls, bird droppings, and what can only be described as "stinky sludge" gets washed off the roof into our gutters. This can build up at an alarming rate and can cause damage to the guttering itself or to your property.

Damage caused by blocked or sagging gutters.
Fascias/eves
Trapped water in a gutter gets blown by the wind onto fascia boards creating a continuous wet/dry cycle. This can cause wood rot and/or peeling paint, ultimately requiring complete replacement of the whole system if left unchecked. In extreme cases the rot can penetrate the eves, causing even more serious and expensive damage.
A blocked gutter that overflows when it rains results in water pouring down the wall. This is precisely what gutters are designed to protect against, and can cause damage to brickwork and pointing, penetrating damp and damage to wall ties. Moss can also grow on the wet walls adding to the problem by retaining water and not letting the walls dry out at all.

We recommend you have your gutters cleaned at least once a year to keep them in good condition and free flowing.

Call 07807 206670 or 01159 985965, £35. A small price for peace of mind.