4 Tips for Simplifying Gutter Cleaning

Gutter cleaning is not exactly everyone’s favorite home maintenance task, but nevertheless it needs to be done. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t make it easier. 

1. Keep the Tree Limbs Trimmed

If you have trees on your property, keeping the tree limbs trimmed provides many benefits. It helps prevent damage to the roof caused by scratches and it prevents small animals from gaining access to the roof. It also helps reduce the leaves and twigs that eventually make their way to the gutters, which means far less things to scoop out when it’s time to clean your gutters. You can hire a local arborist if you’re unsure how to trim tree limbs without harming the tree.

2. Take Off the Downspout

Most homeowners tend to clean their downspouts like a chimney sweep: by climbing on the roof’s edge and cleaning it from the top. Not only is this dangerous, but also inefficient. Most of today’s gutter systems have removable downspouts. It should be a simple matter to remove it, flush it safely from the ground and put it back on the gutters. Thanks to lighter materials like aluminum, you won’t even have to do any literal heavy lifting.

3. Invest in a Gutter Guard 

Gutter guards, also known as gutter protection systems, cover the top side of gutter troughs and stop leaves, needles and other debris from getting inside them. They come in various configurations, including colors and finishes that can match your existing gutters. The right kind of gutter protection system can help reduce, even eliminate, the need to clean your gutters.

4. Work With Gutter Cleaning Professionals 

If circumstances won’t let you perform gutter maintenance, don’t put it off for the next season: work with gutter cleaning professionals. In addition to a thorough cleaning, you’ll also be alerted to potential problems like corrosion and have them fixed before they can get worse.

Chimney Doctors is your leading provider of gutter cleaning and chimney masonry repair. Give us a call at (518) 882-5009, or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve customers in Saratoga Springs, NY, and surrounding communities.