Gutter Cleaning 101

What’s the deal with gutter cleaning anyway?

I have seen many window cleaning companies promote gutter cleaning  and they all seem to have different information regarding the importance of cleaning your gutters.

First of all, yes, it is very important to have clean gutters and downspouts. However, the frequency of cleaning them is not determined by the calendar as much as it is determined by the need. I live in an area that has very few trees that drop leaves, so in five years I have cleaned my gutters once.

How often should I clean my
gutters and downspouts?

I am glad you asked…

At See Clearly Window Cleaning I will never perform a service that isn’t required just to make a buck. I will inspect your gutters, give you a firm estimate as to the amount it will cost to have your gutters and downspouts cleaned, and depending on your surroundings let you know how frequently the work should be done.

Don’t buy into the guys that tell you that you
need your gutters cleaned every six months.

Let’s analyze that for just a moment. Say you live in a typical area with a few trees around your home. Leaves fall once a year around, say, the fall time… Once the leaves have fallen is the best time to clean the gutters and downspouts. Now spring has come and the rains come pouring down every day,  since your gutters are clean you should have absolutely no problem until possibly next fall. When we get the spring rains I suggest you look around your home and see if any water is falling over the outside of the gutter or the downspouts are clogged. If not, you are doing just fine.

I recommend cleaning gutters in most heavily treed areas once a year. This eliminates excessive weight in the gutters and allows them to flow freely. In areas that have very little trees you may not need to clean the gutters for several years.

If you need my services please feel free to give me a call. I will remove the moss off your roof, clean all gutters and downspouts, and repair anything that might be broke.

My website is the best place to get all the information: www.seeclearlywindows.com

Thanks for stopping by,

Keith Carey