Get Your Mind in the Gutter!

6/24/2019 (Permalink)

Every time I drive into my driveway I look up at my clogged gutters and I start to worry. When it rains, most of my roof line looks like a waterfall – Yes, it’s that bad! All of this water is accumulating along the foundation and crawlspace of my home. Neither scenario is good for me emotionally, structurally or financially. I decided today to call and schedule a long overdue cleaning of my gutters. Below you will find some good reasons why you may want to do the same.

Your gutters can be a ticking time bomb above your head – filled with leaves, sticks, insects and critters. Gunked - up gutters can make nice homes for rodents, mold, bee and insect infestations. A debris clogged gutter can cause a leaky roof or water damage to your home. Standing water around your foundation will also keep a higher level of humidity in those areas; making conditions perfect for mold and growth to begin and flourish.

Obviously, one of the best times to have your gutters cleaned would be early winter after the leaves have taken their fall. If your gutters have not been cleaned within a couple of years or never – anytime would be good to perform this maintenance so as to offer peace of mind and bring any structural issues to light. A wet environment near your home is not a good situation and typically your gutters play a vital role in the direction and flow of the water. Your downspouts should also be inspected and cleaned since if the gutters are filled with debris – it will pass into the downspouts.

If you look up at your gutters and see leaves, sticks and debris – make the decision to have them cleaned and save yourself hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the end.

In the event of a water damage at your home or business – please call SERVPRO of Sussex County today at 302-856-9768.