FAQs
We clear most types of gutters, whether they are uPVC gutters, box gutters, cast iron guttering, lead flashing style guttering to name a few. We do not clear asbestos guttering as this requires specialised operatives / specialised waste removal.
If gutters are not cleaned and water overflows from the gutters, it will not only fall over the front and down the walls onto the foundation of the building, but can also fall backwards and seep into your property. By falling into the foundations as opposed to proper drainage systems, this can soften the soil under and around it which will lead to foundation cracks. In extreme cases, water damage can cause structural failure in a building, or major mould problems internally.
We would personally recommend once a year. Guttering can need emptying more frequently than this but then you may have a severe problem with moss on your roof (See our roof cleaning services to alleviate the constant need for gutter clearing!) Generally speaking, you should make a point of clearing your gutters regularly to allow for the natural flow of rainwater.