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What are the advantages of cleaning gutters?

Like most homeowners, you know that keeping up on maintaining your home can become overwhelming. If it’s not mowing your lawn, it’s seasonal cleanups, aeration, weed control, fertilization, or trimming and pruning your trees and bushes. Then, of course, let’s not forget trying to take care of all the indoor chores that come with everyday life! But, unfortunately, we often forget about cleaning gutters, which should become a route task you add to your seasonal cleanups. That’s why our expert team wants to help you get started on finding the most efficient way to keep your gutters clean and enhance your home. Divine Lawns wants to help El Dorado, Towanda, and Augusta, KS, have the cleanest gutters in town.

What can happen if you don’t clean gutters?

If your downspouts and gutters become filled with debris, it can cause them to block and not allow for the water to flow correctly. Keep in mind that when it rains, that water needs to make its way to your yard. If the water doesn’t have easy access through the gutters, it will cause damage to the gutters as well as the exterior of your home. When the water continuously flows near the foundation, it will cause the soil to stay wet, leading to cracks in the foundation. Once this happens, the water can seep into your home, especially if you have a basement. This can become a very costly problem and add stress that no homeowner needs in their life. Along with the damage of having personal items destroyed, you also will have a health hazard as the mold can form in the walls. Keep in mind getting rid of mold can cost up to $5,000.00, which indeed isn’t something you want to add to your budget. Another area that can become a problem when gutters aren’t properly maintained is your lawn. Have you ever noticed that an area of your yard will have pools of water forming after heavy rain? These unwanted mini-swamps can be due to clogged gutters or downspouts going in the wrong direction and feeding excessive water into your yard. Keep in mind that as much as we all say water is the best nutrient for your lawn, it also can create the biggest problem. When too much water sits in the soil, it can suffocate the lawn, removing the oxygen needed to stay healthy. It also can become infested with insects and diseases, all of which can cause you to have to replace your lawn along with any plants and trees that may be infected. If you really want to know one of the biggest problems with not cleaning your gutters, let’s talk about leaks in your roof. The main goal of gutter in your home is to keep that water flowing away from your roof. However, once those gutters clog, the weight of the water will sit on your roof and become so heavy that it will create leaks. One thing to consider is that an average roof should last between 15 to 30 years as long as you keep it well-maintained. Whereas if you don’t take care of your gutters, you can find yourself spending anywhere from 3,000.00 to 20,000.00 to replace a roof in Kansas.

How do you clean gutters?

At the start of Spring or Fall, you should always take a walk around your property and note what areas may need attention before the following season. This is when cleaning gutters should be tops on your list. Of course, our recommendation is to let our dependable team bring you superior gutter cleaning services, but if you decide to try it on your own, here are some steps to get you started.

Always ensure you have a sturdy ladder and someone nearby; you don’t want to slip and fall.

Be sure you keep yourself well protected by donning gear like gloves and goggles, as you don’t want any debris to fly up and hit you. You also don’t want any contact with insects or diseases that may be forming in the gutters.

You will need something to scoop out the debris, so you can either use a small children’s shovel or purchase a gutter scoop at your local garden store. The key is to remove as much debris from the gutters so they are ready for the upcoming season.

Lastly, use a garden hose to push away any remaining debris and make sure you remove any nests that may have formed, so you don’t get the birds back next season.

What are the signs that gutters need cleaning?

One of the most significant signs for gutter cleaning is that you may notice them start to sag. The reason this happens is the weight of the debris is too much for the gutters. It also can result from birds building nests within the debris and adding additional weight to an area already in trouble. Have you ever noticed stains on your siding and just weren’t sure how they got there? Well, if you have clogged gutters, it will trap the rainwater into the gutter, and eventually, the stagnant water will find its way out and onto the exterior of your home. So now you not only have to clean out your gutters but possibly power wash your home to give it that clean, fresh look.

Should you hire a professional to clean gutters?

Our experienced team knows that keeping a well-maintained home is key to adding value to your home. However, we also know that most people view gutters as something that can be a minor problem that any garden hose can fix. Well, here’s the biggest tip of the day; don’t let cleaning gutters be an afterthought! Our dependable team at Divine is ready to make your home shine and give you that perfect curb appeal. Our premium lawn maintenance services include gutter cleaning, seasonal cleanups, aeration, overseeding, trimming, and pruning. After all, doesn’t your property deserve a landscape that isn’t just stunning but Divine?