Hello World! Welcome Friends! Every home should have a gutter system to catch water running off the roof and direct it away from the home’s siding and foundation. Those gutters need to be maintained to work properly. Gutters can fill with tree leaves and twigs and other debris, blocking them, and small animals and insects build homes in gutters filled with debris. Mold, moss, and other invasive things can grow in neglected gutters. However, cleaning gutters can be an unpleasant and risky job for homeowners. Professionals have the right equipment to clean gutters quickly and safely.
Choosing Gutter Cleaning Services
Not all gutter cleaning services are the same. You want to find a gutter cleaning service that is dependable, takes care to do no damage to your home while cleaning the gutters, works safely, and does not leave a mess behind. A company such as Guru Gutter cleaning uses advanced equipment to safely clean gutters without leaving a mess.
Different companies use different methods to clean gutters. They can climb on the roof and clean gutters from above by blowing debris out of the gutters. A gutter cleaner can climb up a ladder and use gutter scoops to remove the debris. This might be followed by hosing out the gutters. There are also gutter cleaning tools that are used from the ground. A garden hose with special attachments can be used to clean gutters. A vacuum with the correct attachments is another option. Some people use a leaf blower to clean gutters. There are people who clean gutters with power washers.
Some methods of cleaning gutters are safer and more effective than others. Choose a gutter cleaning company that uses a method you are comfortable with and that will not cause damage to your home.
Cleaning Your Own Gutters
Homeowners may choose to clean their own gutters to save money. They can use any of the methods listed above with varying degrees of success. It is a time-consuming, messy job that most homeowners avoid tackling. Climbing up on a ladder has risks for homeowners. The ladder can fall or the person can slip off the ladder and be injured. Homeowners may not like heights, which creates another possible hazard.
The methods that allow the homeowner to clean gutters from the ground are messy and tedious. You can not see if the gutter is clean when standing on the ground below it. In addition, cleaning the gutters can leave a mess on the home’s siding that will need to be cleaned up, making an additional job for the homeowner.
Gutter Cleaning Can Be Dangerous for a Homeowner
There are 6 reasons why gutter cleaning might be dangerous for an inexperienced homeowner and should be left to professional gutter cleaners.
- Working on the roof is not for everyone. A person can fall and be injured.
- Climbing up and down on a ladder can lead to falls and injuries. Ladders need to be positioned correctly so they have a firm foundation and are level. Ladders can tip over or fall out from under a person. A person not trained in ladder safety can easily fall off a ladder. The person on the ladder can get dizzy from the height, miss-step, or lose their balance while using awkward gutter cleaning equipment.
The ladder the homeowner chooses to use might not be safe due to age, condition, or poor design. When a ladder fails, it can cause a person to fall and suffer serious injuries.
- The use of unsuitable equipment can lead to injury or a poor cleaning job. The homeowner may not use protective clothing, gloves, eye protection, leaving themselves open to injury.
- When cleaning out a gutter, a homeowner can come in contact with harmful insects, small wild animals, snakes, hornets, and other dangerous living things that have taken up residence in the gutters. The animals can sting or bite the homeowner, causing pain and even causing them to be startled and fall off the ladder.
- Bacteria and infections are also problematic. The debris in the gutters is just plain dirty and full of germs and bacteria. If the homeowner has existing cuts on their hands or is cut or scraped while cleaning the gutters, infections can result. Tetanus is a dangerous and possibly fatal infection found in soil, manure, dust, saliva, and materials that can be found in gutters.
- Electrocution is also a threat. A homeowner can come in contact with electrical wiring running overhead or on the exterior walls of a house and suffer a bad shock or even electrocution.
Hire a Professional Gutter Cleaning Company
Cleaning gutters is a risky job that most homeowners should hire professional gutter and roof contractors to do. Homeowners who do not do well with heights or climbing ladders should also hire experts to complete the cleaning project. People with demanding, high-paying jobs have better ways to use their time than cleaning gutters. In addition, anyone with mobility or health issues should not attempt to clean their gutters. Remember the key is your safety, and hiring people who are professional gutter cleaners not only ensures your safety but also that the job is done to a high standard.
Professional gutter cleaning services have highly trained and experienced employees who clean gutters every day. These professionals can get the job done quickly and safely for a reasonable amount of money.
Gutters should be cleaned about once a year depending on the surrounding area. If there are trees close to or overhanging the roof, leaves and twigs may need to be cleaned out more often.
Gutters that have been neglected for several years may be harder to clean because of mold or mildew buildup, insect infestation, or small animals building nests in the gutters. Professionals have the correct equipment to deal with all of these problems safely. By hiring a professional gutter cleaning company, the homeowner has a professional on hand who can repair damaged gutters as needed.
Professional gutter cleaning companies can also advise the homeowner on ways to cut down on gutter debris build-up, such as trimming trees back away from the roof. The company can also let the homeowner know when it is time to replace old, damaged gutter systems.
Click the links below for any posts you have missed:
How to Take Care of Ficus Lyrata
How an Adjustable Bed Can Help You Sleep Better
Home Improvement Plans for 2022
4 Ways to Make Money in Real Estate
I’d love for you to join my email list! You’ll receive a notification straight to your inbox which will include links to my latest home project posts! Simply enter your address below.
Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day/night depending on where you are in the world! Go with God and remember to be kind to one another!
Toodles,
As a guy that’s been working in the gutter business for 8+ years, I thank you for writingn this article and bringing some of this information to light. That was an impressive wide range of knowledge on different gutter cleaning methods. I especailly was satisfied with the ladder and roof safety section mentioning the potential risks and hazrads. Nobody mentions the safety aspect. Well anyway, great article, cant wait to read the next one !