What are the alternatives to underground or buried downspouts?

• <div><p>If you want to avoid burying your downspouts, several alternatives can help direct water away from your home's foundation. One option is to connect a rain barrel to your downspout. During a storm, the barrel collects water that you can later use for irrigating your lawn or garden. Another common solution is to install an above-ground downspout extension. This can be done in a couple of ways:</p><ul><li><p><b>Splash Guards:</b> Placing a splash guard, available at most hardware stores, under your downspout can act as a simple funnel to direct water away from the house.</p></li><li><p><b>Downspout Extensions:</b> You can add an extension to the end of the downspout's elbow to carry water further into your yard. Some extensions are flexible, allowing you to maneuver them around landscaping.</p></li></ul><p>These above-ground solutions are particularly useful if your home has a slab foundation that you cannot dig up. However, they have limitations. An extension may not move water as far from your home as an underground system. More importantly, if your yard slopes back toward your house, these methods will be ineffective, and burying your downspouts remains the best option to prevent potential flooding and water damage.</p></div>

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Q: How do you get shingle granules out of gutters?

• <div><p>Shingle granules can be cleaned out of gutters using a small scoop or a hose, depending on the quantity of granules and how much other debris is in your gutters. First, clear your gutters of leaves and other debris. This may remove granules in the gutters if they are mixed in with the debris. Use a plastic scoop to remove larger quantities of granules or a hose with a high-powered nozzle for smaller amounts, and collect and dispose of the granules once they&rsquo;ve been removed.</p></div>

Q: How much standing water is OK in a gutter?

• <div><p>Any small amount of standing water can be damaging to your gutters. It&rsquo;s recommended that a &frac14; inch puddle or more should be addressed. Failure to keep water from pooling in your gutters can result in clogs, algae growth, and pests that damage your gutters over time. </p></div>

Q: How often should gutters be professionally cleaned?

• <div><p>At least twice a year, or more if surrounded by trees.</p></div>

Q: What is the average cost of cleaning seamless gutters?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-gutter-cleaning-cost.htm">cost to clean gutters</a> usually ranges from $120 to $230, depending on the type, length, and location. Seamless gutters usually come in at the lower end of that range since the lack of seams means there are fewer places for debris to build up. In fact, seamless gutter cleanings usually cost 10% to 25% less than sectional gutter cleanings.</p></div>

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I have an old house with unique plumbing. Carl Benton and his team went beyond expectations to resolve my problems. They answered all my questions and left the area as clean as possible. Will call them for any future problems. Thanks.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Muncie & Anderson
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Reviewed in November 2025
Jayme and Daniel was very friendly and very helpful answered my question. They worked very hard did a wonderful job. They clean up after them self. I would recommend these two to any one.
Home Energy Pros
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Reviewed in February 2025
A++ Top tier service. On time & clean. -customer for life!
Advanced Plumbing
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Paid attention to detail in cleaning excellent work thank you ..
Osborne Janitorial Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2023
We are really pleased with our new gutters. They match our metal roof and look great. The installers did an excellent job. I would definately recommend this company to anyone . They keep in touch on everything. I give them 5 stars.
Clemens Home Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2022
Ethan and his installation crew are THE BEST! They worked many hours in below freezing temperatures, and were smiling and pleasant! They were efficient, worked hard, and were clearly very knowledgeable. They did not leave trash behin, and my new gutters look amazing! I really didn’t...
Clemens Home Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2021
They were excellent. They arrived early in the morning, tore off the old roof, made repairs to some of the boards on the roof and did excellent prep for the shingles. They had five or six men working, who were all considerate, and a couple of them continued to clean up between different stages...
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LeafFilter Gutter Protection

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"LeafFilter doesn't clean gutters, they sell and install their LeafFilter Gutter products and only clean the gutters if you buy their product. I can't even begin to afford their product so I wasn't able to get my gutter cleaned by them."

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"Credible, Professional and Hassle-free Experience I opted for Auravexs Premium Gutter Cleaning service. A drone was used to survey my gutters providing picture proof that my gutters were definitely in need of a cleaning (inside and out). I could also see areas where my gutters could use repair if I desired (the premium service included some minor fix-its). The gutter technicians came out the day after I accepted the estimate; thoroughly and quietly cleaning our gutters, providing picture-evidence from the drone the work had been completed to specification. I wholeheartedly recommend Auravex for gutter cleaning and plan to use them for any future gutter projects."

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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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"Aaron did a great job on our powerwashing project. Clear communication, easy scheduling and did a great job cleaning up our patio and driveway."

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TNT Cleaning Services

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TNT Cleaning Services offers residential and commercial cleaning and handyman services. Homes, garages, barns, offices, warehouses, no setting or mess too big or too small. We do oddjobs, scheduled weekly/daily or one time "clean ups". We do it all, just give us a call!

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Hey, I’m Walter owner of R&M Pressure Restoration. We are a small but strong company. Dedicated to getting the job done and giving full customer satisfaction.\n Your home is your castle and it should be treated as such. We properly wash your home to give it that glow of when you first moved in. Walkways and Decks will pop like you built them yesterday. \n Let me us bring that shine and luster back to light. It’s just beneath the surface !!

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Gutter Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Shingle granules can be cleaned out of gutters using a small scoop or a hose, depending on the quantity of granules and how much other debris is in your gutters. First, clear your gutters of leaves and other debris. This may remove granules in the gutters if they are mixed in with the debris. Use a plastic scoop to remove larger quantities of granules or a hose with a high-powered nozzle for smaller amounts, and collect and dispose of the granules once they’ve been removed.

Any small amount of standing water can be damaging to your gutters. It’s recommended that a ¼ inch puddle or more should be addressed. Failure to keep water from pooling in your gutters can result in clogs, algae growth, and pests that damage your gutters over time.

At least twice a year, or more if surrounded by trees.

If you want to avoid burying your downspouts, several alternatives can help direct water away from your home's foundation. One option is to connect a rain barrel to your downspout. During a storm, the barrel collects water that you can later use for irrigating your lawn or garden. Another common solution is to install an above-ground downspout extension. This can be done in a couple of ways:

Splash Guards: Placing a splash guard, available at most hardware stores, under your downspout can act as a simple funnel to direct water away from the house.
Downspout Extensions: You can add an extension to the end of the downspout's elbow to carry water further into your yard. Some extensions are flexible, allowing you to maneuver them around landscaping.

These above-ground solutions are particularly useful if your home has a slab foundation that you cannot dig up. However, they have limitations. An extension may not move water as far from your home as an underground system. More importantly, if your yard slopes back toward your house, these methods will be ineffective, and burying your downspouts remains the best option to prevent potential flooding and water damage.

The cost to clean gutters usually ranges from $120 to $230, depending on the type, length, and location. Seamless gutters usually come in at the lower end of that range since the lack of seams means there are fewer places for debris to build up. In fact, seamless gutter cleanings usually cost 10% to 25% less than sectional gutter cleanings.

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