Do your gutters need cleaning? A lot of times people don’t realize that their gutters are due for cleaning until it’s too late. That’s one of the reasons why we have created some of the most common signs that your gutters need cleaning below.
Gutters Need Cleaning Sign 1 – Overflowing Rainwater
The reason that you have gutters is to drain the rainwater from your roof and then funnel it so it’s away from your house. This helps with protecting your roof’s underlayment and the siding of your home. When you have dirty gutters that are full of debris and leaves, they’re not able to do their job. Therefore, if you are seeing overflowing gutters, they need a good cleaning.
Gutters Need Cleaning Sign 2 – Sagging Gutters
Do your gutters look like they are sagging? Then chances are that they need a good cleaning. When there’s an accumulation of debris and leaves in the gutters, water can’t leave your gutters. This weight is going to pull your gutters down, which we mentioned in our blog the other day.
If you notice that your gutters are sagging, chances are that you need to clean them.
Gutters Need Cleaning Sign 3 – Stains on Siding
If you’ve noticed stains or streaks along the siding of the home, this could mean that the gutters need cleaning. Debris and leaves are going to prevent the water from properly funneling through the gutter system. This results in a buildup of water. This creates a buildup of water that will overflow when it rains. When this water continues overflowing, it can stain your siding.
Gutters Need Cleaning Sign 4 – Gutter Garden
Look up at your gutters. Do you see anything growing out of them? This shouldn’t be the case. If you see plants growing out of your gutters, this is not a good sign. This means that not only do you have stuff in your gutters, but it’s been there long enough to take root and grow. Not a good sign.
These are four signs that your gutters need cleaning. Worried about getting up on a tall ladder to do the job yourself? If so, then we can help you out. Contact us here for a free, no obligation quote.
