Gutter Cleaning

Why Is Gutter Cleaning Important?

Gutters are built to direct water away from your home, and their proper functioning is essential to your property’s safety. When leaves, twigs, and sediment accumulate, they create blockages that cause water overflow. When left unaddressed, this can lead to foundation damage, basement flooding, and roof deterioration.

Additionally, gutter clogs and backups can lead to algae or mold growth in your gutters and can strain them, causing sagging or breaking. Either way, you’ll have to replace your gutters, adding unnecessary headaches and costs.

Our regular gutter cleaning prevents these issues and keeps water flowing properly through downspouts. It also helps extend the lifespan of your roof by preventing water from backing up under shingles and other components.

Signs That Your Gutters Need Cleaning

Keeping your gutters clean is essential to avoid costly home repairs. Sometimes, it’s easy to ignore them until there’s already a problem.

Here are some signs that your gutters might need cleaning:

• Water overflowing from the gutters during rain is likely clogged with leaves, dirt, or other debris.
• Sagging or pulling gutters could indicate they’re weighed down by accumulated debris or trapped water.
• Water stains or peeling paint on your home’s exterior suggest improper drainage is causing water to seep where it shouldn’t.
• Plant growth in the gutters is a clear sign that debris has been sitting long enough to promote the growth of grass, weeds, or moss.
• Cracks or splits in your home’s foundation could indicate that clogged gutters are causing water to pool and damage the structure.

Benefits of Hiring Gutter Cleaning Professionals

While cleaning your gutters yourself is possible, it’s often not thorough enough and doesn’t take into account how gutters affect your roof’s health. Our professional service removes compacted debris using high-powered vacuums, gutter scoops, and flushing systems while inspecting for sagging sections, leaks, or rusted fasteners.

With the right equipment and expertise, we ensure a safe, damage-free process and understand how gutters function with different types of roofs. By optimizing gutter pitch and identifying spaces that can benefit from solutions like gutter guards, we keep water flowing properly, protecting your roof and foundation.

Southern Roofing Thorough Gutter Cleaning Service

Since opening our doors, we've worked with homeowners and real estate investors managing properties. We understand how integral gutters are to roof and property health, so we apply a multi-step process to keep them clear and functioning correctly.

Our service includes:

• Inspection
• Debris removal
• Flushing and drainage check
• Gutter guard installation, if necessary

If your gutters don’t have guards and we determine they’d improve performance, we’ll walk you through the benefits and discuss installation options.

Can Clogged Gutters Cause Mosquitoes?

When leaves, dirt, and other debris clog your gutters, it creates standing water, which is an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. These pests love stagnant water, and even a small puddle can be enough for them to lay eggs. Once mosquitoes start breeding, they can quickly become a nuisance around your home, especially during warmer months. By keeping your gutters clean and free of debris, you can help prevent a potential mosquito problem before it starts.

Should Gutter Cleaning Be Done Before or After Roof Cleaning?

It's best to clean your gutters after roof cleaning. When your roof is cleaned, debris like leaves, dirt, and small branches often get washed down into the gutters. If you clean the gutters first, you'll likely end up with more debris in them after the roof is cleaned, meaning you'll have to do the job all over again. By tackling the roof first, you make sure that any mess it creates is dealt with when you move on to cleaning the gutters. This saves time and ensures everything is completely clear and ready to handle rainwater properly.

How Often Should Gutters Be Cleaned?

Gutters should be cleaned at least twice a year—typically in late spring and early fall—to prevent buildup before peak rainfall seasons. However, the ideal cleaning schedule depends on factors like tree coverage, local weather, and roof type.

Homes surrounded by certain trees, such as pines, require more frequent cleaning since pine needles accumulate quickly. Properties in areas with heavy rainfall or snow should have seasonal maintenance to prevent overflow and ice dams. After cleaning, we assess your gutters' condition and collaborate with you to create a customized maintenance plan for the best results.

What Happens if It Rains Right After a Gutter Is Cleaned?

If it rains right after your gutters have been cleaned, there’s no need to worry. Clean gutters allow rainwater to flow freely through the system and away from your home, which is exactly what they’re designed to do. You’ll be able to see the work in action as water moves smoothly through the downspouts, avoiding any buildup or overflow that could have happened with clogged gutters. This means your home stays protected from water damage, and you can feel confident knowing the cleaning was done just in time.

What Happens if Your Gutter System Is Overflowing Even After Cleaning?

If your gutter system is overflowing even after cleaning, it could be a sign of another issue. Sometimes, the problem might be a damaged gutter, a loose connection, or a downspout that’s blocked further down the line. Water overflowing could also mean that your gutter system isn’t large enough to handle the amount of rain your home gets. Our team can check for any potential issues during the cleaning process and make recommendations for repairs or upgrades if needed.