Gutter Maintenance

Although local councils are responsible for damaged gutters the house owner is responsible for the general maintenance, and this is where we can help.

Leaves, twigs and other debris like dislodged mortar pointing from the ridge tiles block the gutter. When this debris accumulates in the rainwater outlet, the draining of water is seriously impaired and in many cases prevented altogether. But the rain water must find another means of escape, this overflowing results in serious damage to the fabric of a building with rotten fascias and sofitts, rotten windows and penetrating dampness.

Leaf, moss and often birds nests and fouling lead to insect infestations such as mites and flies

The main culprit that causes blocked gutters are fallen leaves, when left to accumulate in a gutter they become a sodden clump and begin to decompose and form bedding for plant life.

The gutter consequently has to support far more weight than it was designed for, it in turn exacerbates the original problem.

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