A straight answer, not a sales pitch — how often most homes need it, what changes that, and what happens if it's left too long.
For most homes, twice a year is enough — once in spring and once in autumn, after the leaves have come down. That covers the two points in the year debris builds up fastest: falling leaves in autumn, and blossom, seeds and general growth in spring.
A few things push that up: overhanging trees (especially conifers, which shed needles year-round rather than just in autumn), flat roof sections that funnel more debris into fewer gutters, older cast-iron guttering with narrower channels that block more easily, and commercial premises with signage, awnings or roof plant that catch extra debris.
Blocked gutters overflow. Water spills down the wall instead of away from it, which leads to damp patches, staining on brickwork, and — over time — damage to fascias, soffits and even foundations if it's left long enough. It's a cheap job to stay on top of and a much more expensive one to fix once it's caused damage.
Water spilling over the edge during rain rather than running through the downpipe, visible plant growth or moss in the gutter, sagging sections where the weight of debris has pulled a bracket loose, and staining down the wall below a joint are all signs it's overdue for a clean.
If remembering to book twice a year is the bit that never happens, our routine gutter maintenance puts your property on a schedule — we clean on a rhythm that suits the property and remind you when the next visit is due.
Call and we'll give you a straight answer, not a sales pitch.
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