"I thought we had a clogged downspout. Tom proved that the downspout was clear and that we probably had more water during the rainfalls when the problem was observed than the gutters could deal with. The charge was fair. We'll use him again if needed."
"I am very pleased with the painting job completed by Mike. He is very professional. When I called he came out and gave me an estimate on the job. He followed that up with a written contract. Mike removed the shutters from my home and painted them. He also removed some warped wood around the windows, replaced and painted the wood. Mike also painted 3 outside doors. Mike kept in touch as to when he would arrive. He cleaned up when he was finished for the day. His philosophy is to do the job correctly the first time."
"We had a small job, only one side of our house needed power washed. House is over 80 years old and the brick needed cleaned. Rolling Suds was onsite quickly for an estimate and were able to schedule us within a week! The guys did a FANTASTIC job!! They were very polite and were working on rough ground as we are doing other excavating and repairs. This was the first time the brick was cleaned so there was a lot of buildup. Within 15 minutes, the guys had all the moss and mold buildup gone. Everyone we dealt with was very pleasant. We are very pleased with their work and highly recommend Rolling Suds. If needed, we will use them again!"
Gutters should be cleanedat leasttwice a year, in the spring and in the fall, to remove the debris from trees that can clog the eavestroughs and downspouts. Debris like leaves, twigs, and seed pods can build up and cause your gutters to overflow, potentially causing damage to your roof and foundation. Water backing up under the shingles can rot the edge of your roofline. Overflow water falling next to your foundation can end up leaking into your basement or crawl space.
To clean the tops of gutter guards, use a soft-bristle brush or a leaf blower to remove debris like leaves, twigs, or dirt. For stubborn grime, spray the guards with a garden hose, directing water downward to avoid forcing debris into the gutter. If the guards are removable, take them off and rinse thoroughly before reattaching. Regular cleaning, especially during fall or after storms, will help maintain their effectiveness.
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.
Not enough downspouts to effectively remove water from your gutters
Too small of a gutter width—the average gutter size is four to six inches
Clogged gutters
Incorrect slope
If you believe your gutters were installed incorrectly, it’s a good idea to know who to call for gutter leaks. Speak with a local gutter specialist to get to the bottom of your gutter system to stop water from flooding your property or yard ASAP.
Yes, it is okay to knock down icicles yourself. Just make sure to take the proper safety precautions. If you’re not comfortable doing it yourself, contact a roofing professional.
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