If they are properly maintained, seamless aluminum rain gutters can last up to 30 years. The gutters need to be clear of dirt and debris in order for the system to function correctly and keep water away from your home. Open gutters can easily fill up with leaves and other debris, clogging the system and restricting the free flow of water. You can ensure that your system is operating efficiently and assist prevent clogged gutters by scheduling regular gutter cleaning services.

Clogged Gutters

Because clogged gutters will overflow and cause damage to your home, gutter cleaning is essential. The goal of gutters is to direct rainwater from your roof away from your home and toward the ground. Water is never the only thing that ends up stuck in your gutter, which is the problem. When leaves, debris, shingle grit, or even small animals get lodged there, your gutters can clog, resulting in significant and expensive damage to your property.

Rainwater can seep into your fascia board through clogged gutters, causing it to decay. Water leaks into your attic, ceiling, etc. when your fascia board is rotten. Similarly, water might leak into your basement or foundation if your downspout and drain are obstructed. Not only is it expensive to fix, but it also invites the growth of hazardous mold and mildew.

Our gutter maintenance services are intended to maintain your system’s interior clean. This is essential for the proper operation and the performance of your gutters. Installing gutter guards will eliminate the need for yearly interior gutter cleanings.

Best Way to Clean Gutters

The quantity of “simple” gadgets that are available to “fix” the issue or make the task “fun” is one indicator of which chores are the most hated. Over the years, we’ve tried several of these gadgets and gutter cleaning techniques, and we’ll continue to do so when new ones emerge. Many of these tools, as well as many professional landscapers, focus just on the gutter while omitting the downspouts and outlets entirely.

Hand Cleaning

So far, we’ve found that using a ladder, gloves, and a bucket to clean by hand is the most efficient method. Using spray nozzles or other comparable techniques frequently results in a mess that can splash on your siding and windows. Below, we’ll go over how to handle every aspect of the task, including the downspouts and outlets, so that you end up with gutters that work and defend your property as intended.

Gutter Cleaning Services

Alternatively, The Brothers that just do Gutters can entirely relieve you of the stress of gutter cleaning by providing a Maintenance Agreement program to all of our clients. You will be added to our database as soon as you sign up for the Maintenance Agreement. By registering, you also enable us to add you to our list of planned cleanings and appropriately plan for the busy cleaning seasons!

Knowing that your gutter system will be inspected annually by professionals and that any minor adjustments will be made to ensure the functionality of the gutters is another benefit of having our gutter specialists meticulously clean your gutters by hand.

Your gutters should be cleaned before the rainy season and at least once or twice throughout the autumn when leaves are falling.

Gutter Guards

The alternative is to have us install a top-notch gutter guard system, which will keep gutters free of leaves and other debris year-round and save you money on future gutter cleaning services. Long-term savings from such a system can be achieved by making a little initial investment. If you frequently experience strong storms, high-quality gutter guards can help strengthen the gutter system and lengthen its lifespan.

Overflowing / Leaky Gutters

Leaks and overflowing water after a storm are the biggest signs that your gutters may have a clog and need cleaning, but it could also be a sign that you need gutter repair.

Signs your gutters need attention

Gutter overflow
Visible debris in gutters
No water flow from the downspout

To an untrained eye, an overflow that is caused by a clog may look similar to an overflow that is caused by damaged or improperly installed gutters.

Cleaning and Repair – Which do I Need?

Cleaning

Overflowing at or near the downspout is a tell-tale sign that you need gutter cleaning services and there is likely a blockage in your downspout that is inhibiting the water from flowing down the downspout.

Repair

Whereas, overflow that is occurring in the middle of a gutter, and/or at the opposite end of a downspout typically indicates the need for a repair or reinstall because this could:

be a sign of a pitch issue
mean your gutters are too small
mean there are not enough leaders or downspouts
be your gutters are sagging/pulling from your home due to age, or install issues

Other indications that you have overflow issues:

Stained or cracked walls, siding, or foundation
Pooling by your foundation
Visible overflow from the front of the gutter or between the fascia and gutter in the rain

There are less subtle signs as well. If you have a downspout that leads to an underground drain and the area around that drain is wet, then it is most likely clogged.

Although the above lists are great indications and starting points to understanding what may be wrong with your gutter system, it is common for homeowners to misdiagnose the source of their gutter problems.

Let the Experts Decide!

It is crucial to address overflow problems since persistent run-off can result in many costly and significant problems for your property, such as foundation damage, flooding, and other types of water damage.

Our expertly qualified technicians can identify whether your gutter system requires gutter cleaning services or whether your overflow is caused by other problems that may require a repair or a replacement during an evaluation. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to fixing gutter problems, and every home frequently needs a special solution that should be thoroughly and correctly evaluated by an expert.

For a free estimate if you have a gutter overflow or other gutter problem, get in touch with The Brothers that just do Gutters right away. You can rely on us to accurately assess your problem and offer the ideal solution for your house.

Do it Yourself Cleaning

The gutter system on your house needs to be cleaned on a routine basis. But it’s not as simple as you may imagine. You could get hurt or your house could get ruined by certain typical mistakes

Mistakes To Avoid

Not properly adhering to ladder safety
Overreaching while on a ladder
Wearing inappropriate attire
Using the wrong tools
Not completely unclogging gutters.

Best time of year to clean gutters

Spring before increased heavy rainfall
Fall after all leaves have fallen

The pros don’t just clean the gutters out with a leaf blower. It is rare that gutters are only filled with dry leaves. We respect the homes that we service and leaf blowers can blow dirt and mud all over —staining windows, siding, patio furniture, and decks below. Besides, leaf blowers are not effective at clearing out clogs from downspouts. Cleaning only the gutter and leaving a clog in a downspout will only lead to more clogging and more work later.