How To Tell If Your Gutters Are In Trouble: Five Reasons For Gutter Cleaning

Gutters are frequently overlooked and left off of our radar as homeowners or business owners. They aren't very large, and no one raves about how great the gutters make the house or building look. However, they have an important job and can only function year-round with our help.

The question is how to know if your gutters are no longer able to function the way they are supposed to...and will it involve a ladder? Since few people enjoy dragging the ladder out of the garage, let alone climbing one, we'll look at some ways you can tell it's time for gutter cleaning that will keep both of your feet on the ground.

Five Signs Of The Gutter Apocolypse

1. Little or no water comes out of the downspout during heavy rain. When you look out of your windows on a rainy afternoon, do you see a steady stream of water coming out of all of your downspouts? If not, there's a good chance that it is clogged, or there's a bigger clog elsewhere. Keeping your downspout clear is an important part of gutter cleaning.
2. Water flowing over the sides of your gutters. Once gutters become clogged, water isn't able to flow as it should or where it should. However, since the design of your roof is to let gravity take the water to the gutters, the water still needs an escape plan. Blockages in your gutters are the primary suspect for this trouble.
3. Sagging gutters. If leaves, sticks, dirt, and other debris have been allowed to collect in your gutters for a long period of time they will begin to weigh down the gutters. You might first notice just one section that seems to want to break away, but it can quickly spread.
4. Soggy house foundation. The area of ground next to your home is crucial to the stability of your home's foundation. With malfunctioning (dirty) gutters, water can saturate your foundation--leading to expensive repairs.
5. Black streaks. If you're able to see your gutters from a bird's eye view and notice there are streaks, gutter trouble awaits you. The streaks are not a unique design for gutters but are more likely mold. This mold is bad for anyone who breathes near it (you and your family) and will make it easier for leaves and debris to stick to the gutters and clog them.

How You Can Save Your Gutters (And A Lot of Money)

The best way to avoid the heavy fees associated with replacing gutters or major home repairs from faulty ones is with regular gutter cleaning. Gutter cleaning costs significantly less than repairs and can be accomplished in just a few hours or less. Thanks to the most reliable pressure washing team in Katy, you can stop worrying about your gutters. Call 346-527-1402 to schedule your annual gutter cleaning from Wiser Pro Wash LLC today.