Get matched with top gutter cleaning pros in Pound, VA

You can use a pressure washer to clean your gutters. It’s an effective and cost-friendly way to DIY gutter cleaning. Use a low-pressure nozzle between 1,200 to 1,500 pounds PSI to loosen the debris, then apply detergents. Excessive pressure can damage your gutters and the delicate parts of your roof. We recommend hiring a licensed and insured contractor to do the pressure washing.

Depending on the quality of the materials and the installation of your home's gutter system, you can expect between 20 and 50 years of service from your gutters. Homeowners who perform, or hire someone to perform, regular maintenance and cleaning of the system will experience the longest lifespan possible from their systems, provided it doesn't sustain damage from storms or other peril.

If you’re not interested in digging up your yard, but you still need to direct water away from your house, another option is to extend your downspouts further out into the yard. Two methods to do this are:

• Adding a splashguard. This is the simplest method. You can purchase a splashguard at your local hardware store and place it under your downspout. This will act as a funnel to direct water away from your house.

• Add downspout extension at the end. You can also add an additional downspout to the end of the “elbow” as a way to extend the water further out into your yard. Some hardware stores sell downspouts with a flexible extension that you can maneuver around your yard.

The above alternatives are great options if your gutters are above a slab foundation that you wouldn’t want to dig up. One downside to these methods is if your yard slopes back upwards to your home, then the water won’t actually flow away. In which case, burying your downspouts if the best option to avoid flooding and water damage to your home.

You can start by looking for gutter companies in your area with several years of experience, the proper licensing and certifications, and positive customer reviews. We recommend speaking with a few gutter companies and comparing price quotes before hiring a gutter installation company. Ask whether the gutter installer will perform an in-person or virtual consultation ahead of installation, giving preference to teams that visit your home. You can also ask for customer references and warranty information to find the best value overall.