Cleaning

Professional Gutter Cleaning vs. Handyman Services

From pest infestation to roof damage, foundation problems, and more, many potentially costly issues can arise when you don’t maintain, fix, or change your gutters. It’s imperative to clean your gutters and make your home safe from damage. Cleaning your gutters prevents water damage, pest issues, and bug infestations, in addition to improving the beauty of your home.

Gutters protect the integrity of your house. Even though regular gutter cleaning is necessary, some homeowners don’t always properly maintain their gutters. As a result, your home and roof can be destroyed in a big storm. However, no matter what state your gutters are in currently, Jimmy’s Gutter Service’s gutter specialists can repair or replace them for you.

You need a professional if your gutters are clogged since a storm can do major damage to your roof, home, and yard.

A Professional Gutter Cleaner vs. a Handyman?

While it may seem like a more affordable option to clean your gutters or hire a random handyman, the likely dangers are not worth the savings. You risk insurance issues, should your place get flooded, and severe injuries if you attempt a DIY. Additionally, the people you employ might not have the correct equipment needed for the tasks, nor the knowledge to do it correctly.

You could also end up with damage to your gutters, their pitch, or the roof, and end up digging deeper in your pockets to fund costly repairs. Jimmy’s Gutter Services professional gutter cleaners have the experience and equipment to get the job done safely and efficiently, so you can rest assured that your gutters will be clean and functioning correctly. In the end, hiring a professional gutter cleaner is the best option for your home.

When Should You Clean Your Gutters?

We at Jimmy’s Gutter Services advise you to clean the gutters at least two times a year based on our years of experience.

For obvious reasons, the first time will be in the spring, and the second time during the fall. But it also relies on the climate, and the variety, quantity, and location of trees in your yard.

You might need to clean the gutters more often if you live in an area with a lot of vegetation. To protect your home, it would be beneficial if you established a routine of cleaning the gutters if you have foliage such as pine trees near the house.

You also might want to consider having the gutters cleaned after a large storm or hurricane passes through, as large downpours and blowing winds can result in a debris buildup or clog.

Torrential Rainfall

A blend of torrential downpours and clogged gutters can permanently damage the eaves of your home. Additionally, it might begin to seep into the vents in your attic, the foundation, or the lower level of your house.

Insect Infestation

Pest infestations are also possible in standing pools of water. Water buildup is ideal for mosquito breeding, and carpenter ants might slide into any debris that spends a great deal of time in the gutters.

Gutter Cleaning Tools or Guards?

Leaf-catchers plus gutter guards could help to minimize the frequency of gutter cleaning. However, eventually, debris gets trapped between the guards, necessitating the removal of the guards for gutter cleaning. Before investing in a leaf-catching device, ensure a professional can easily remove it for cleaning.

While there are some gutter cleaning tools that you can use to DIY the job, as discussed, it can also be dangerous or ineffective. The smoothest and safest route to clean gutters is to hire.

How Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost?

The cost of gutter cleaning varies widely across the country and according to the condition of the gutter being repaired. Oftentimes, gutters are damaged so badly that only a replacement can correct the situation. Others are sometimes clogged very badly and may even have mold and carry an odor.

The size and height of your roof are important factors to consider for the expense of cleaning your gutters. It would cost far less to repair the gutters of a single-story property than a two- or three-story building, where a gutter cleaning firm will need numerous very high ladders and specialized safety gear.

If pine or other evergreen tree branches fall onto your roof, guards can significantly increase the expense of gutter cleaning. The rate increases as it becomes more difficult to remove debris, needles, and leaves from the gutter’s troughs.