Gutter cleaning is a functional home service that stops water from leaking over the side of your roof that could potentially cause flooding, damage to your siding, and also seep into your house. When dirt, leaves, debris, and moss build up in the gutters, it can clog the flow of water and clog the downspouts. That is why it is so important to make sure you’re keeping your gutters clear and clog-free.
Gutters are only really needed during the fall and winter season when we see the most amount of rain here in California. It would be valuable to clear them out twice a year, but it really isn’t needed. \
When getting your gutters cleaned, it is important to understand where you’re located. If you live in an area without many trees, then there is a good chance your gutters don’t need cleaning every single year. If you’re surrounded by trees, for example, the Los Gatos Mountains or somewhere in Palo Alto - then you’ll want to get them cleaned more often.
The best time to clean your gutters is the beginning of fall. You want to prepare your home for the rainy season that is on the way. You can clean your gutters once there is already rainfall, but since the dirt and debris inside will be wet, gutter cleaning companies will charge more to remove it.
It is better to prepare your home before to save money and save time. Additionally, when it begins to rain, it could be hard to get in contact with a gutter cleaning company. Many gutter cleaning companies will stop working in the rain due to a risk of slipping or because they don’t want to clean wet debris.
Gutter cleaning pricing ranges based on the height of your home, the steepness of your roof, the type of roof you have, and the general amount of gutters on the home.
It would make sense to get a custom quote, but if you’re living in a single story, shingle roof that isn’t that steep and it’s around 1,500-2000 sq ft - you can expect to pay anywhere from $150 to $250.
The number one variable of gutter cleaning pricing isn’t always the amount of gutters but rather the walkability of the roof. If a gutter cleaner can simply get on the roof and blow the gutters out with a blower, then the cost won’t be as high if they have to hand scoop everything from tall ladders.
The primary benefits of gutter cleaning are damage mitigation. Clogged gutters will lead to overflow that could damage your landscaping, leak into your home, damage paint and siding, and cause flooding.
Water that leaks over onto areas that aren’t controlled with drains and directional flow could lead to flooding and a puddle mess that is annoying.
When rain water leaks over the edge of the gutters, it will drip onto plants, flowers, and sod that will flood and potentially kill the plants. Avoid this by directing the flow of water into the downspouts.
Water damage is like a silent killer of your home's structural integrity. It will eat through the protective layer of your house.
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