Gutter Cleaning

Gutter cleaning isn't rocket science. It sure is messy though, and many times difficult for the average homeowner because of the height and accessibility of many of their gutters. We can help! Here's how we do it:

1. Remove debris from the gutters either by hand or using our gutter vacuum system. 
2. Where ladders are used, stand off's are installed to ensure your gutters don't get damaged.
3. All removed debris will then be bagged and left for disposal by the homeowners trash company. 
4. If any downspouts are clogged they will be high-pressure rinsed or disassembled to make sure they are flowing properly. 

When gutters stop flowing we've found a short list of usual suspects:

1. Debris dries and hardens over the downspout hole in the gutter. Typically debris doesn't block the downspout elbows but only the hole at the top.
2. Balls - tennis, lacrosse, wiffle, we've seen them all! These balls are the perfect size to completely block the downspout hole. 

These two things have been the culprit in most of the gutter cleanings we have done. Very rarely do we find clogging in the downspouts themselves.

Here's what many companies tell you and the reality of those statements: 

1. Gutter Guards = No Maintenance. Gutter guards DO NOT mean "No Maintenance" no matter what the manufacturer promises! We've seen a just about every gutter guard out there and they all have some need for maintenance at some point. And at that point, maintenance may cost you more because of the type of gutter guards that have been installed.  
2. Gutter Guards are a good investment! There is some truth to that. However, you get what you pay for. Some companies looking to make a quick buck will offer the basic gutter guards you can buy from the big box home improvement stores. These guards are worthless! The first problem is that they are made of plastic. Plastic breaks down over time and often get holes chewed into them by the squirrels. This compromises the effectiveness of the gutter guard allowing debris to enter the gutters. Gutter guards have to be closed from end to end to be effective.
3. Our gutter guards keep everything out! False - Many guards are only effective against a few types of debris. For example, the above mentioned cheap guards and many gutter helmet style guards do not prevent pine needles and other small items from clogging gutters, and NC has a variety of trees that drop a LOT of different debris.
4. No Clog Guarantee! Many companies sell gutter guard systems for thousands upon thousands of dollars. Then they tell you they provide a "No clog guarantee". Basically they've charged you upfront for any issues they have to come back out to handle.