Guttering needs to be cared for and cleaned at least once per year, but sometimes more often. This is because your gutters are designed to protect your property from weather damage. Damaged or clogged gutters won’t do their job as effectively, meaning that rain and water can seep into the property structure and cause a lot of damage.
How Often Should You Clean Your Guttering?
Most gutters will need to be cleaned once per year, but sometimes it will need doing more often. If your property is situated near trees or experiences a lot of wildlife activity, more dirt could accumulate. This means that you’ll need to remove the debris more often to prevent clogs and damage.
As well as that, some circumstances can occur that will demand an extra clean. Events from extreme storms to a bird building a nest in your gutter can create the urgent need for a clean.
Can You Clean Your Gutters Yourself?
Sometimes. Most guttering will be positioned at height, so you’ll need to be confident using a ladder. As well as that, you also need to be able to juggle a bucket and the tools you need to carry out the work. If you have any doubt about your ability to clean your gutters safely, don’t risk it. A professional will have the correct safety equipment and training to ensure the job is carried out with minimal risk.
If you insist on cleaning your own gutters, be warned that this is a smelly and dirty job. You’ll want to wear old clothes and prepare yourself to get hands-deep in some nasty muck.
What Time Of Year Is Best?
If your gutters are being cleaned once per year, we’d recommend doing it in the spring, once the poor winter weather has started to improve. Don’t do it just before Autumn, as once the leaves start the fall the gutters will no doubt fill up again quickly.
If you’re getting a gutter cleaning service twice per year, you may want to schedule one just after winter and one mid-summer, which should keep the debris from building up too high.
For Gutter Cleaning, Choose DB’s Roofing
If your gutters need cleaning and you want a professional to handle the job, get in touch with DB’s Roofing today. We can clean your gutters in no time, leaving you with a protected property that is ready to face any season. Contact us today to book your service.
