Gutter Cleaning

Meadows Cleaning and Maintenance Ltd. provide a gutter cleaning service for all our commercial and domestic customers.

Gutters need to be maintained on a regular basis to reduce the risk of long term damage from damp, caused by blocked leaves and debris - and the weight of the debris can cause bowing and damage to the joints.

We use the latest 'Gutter Vac' technology to inspect and clear gutters from ground level up to 5 storeys high.

For commercial properties we can access your roof to clear out valleys, unblock outlets and survey the roof to identify and possible damage / cause of leaks. This can be done via cherry pickers, or internal / external ladder systems.

The benefits of having your gutters cleared & unblocked are:

1. Avoid damage to your roof

When gutters become clogged up with leaves and other debris, it can flood over and cause rot on your roofing. The rot will gradually erode your roof, and this problem can be expensive to fix. It's much better to nip the issue in the bud by ensuring your gutters don't get clogged up in the first place.

2. Avoid damage to the foundation of the building

Clogged gutters can damage a building's foundations too. When water spills over the side of a clogged gutter, it can seep into the foundation of the building, where it can end up freezing. Water expands when frozen, which can cause cracks in the building's foundation.

3. Avoid damage to the gutters themselves

Clogged gutters have to hold a lot of weight - more weight than they're supposed to. Not only is there the leaves and other debris, but there's also the weight of the water that can't go anywhere. The weight of all this stuff can damage the brackets holding the gutters to the wall, and in some cases, gutters even break or fall down.

4. Keep out pests

Pests such as wasps, insects, rats and birds like to make their homes in clogged-up gutters. The build-up of wet leaves can be alluring to many animals. But by keeping your gutters clean, you can discourage pests from using them as a home.

5. Prevent your plants from getting overwatered

When a gutter is clogged, sometimes the water spills over the gutter and onto your garden instead. If there are plants there, the water can damage the plants and even kill them. Too much water for a plant is just as bad as too little water.

6. Prevent mildew and mould

A clogged gutter is an ideal environment for mildew and mould to grow. Just think - combine the decomposing leaves with stale water and you have the perfect recipe for mould. Both mildew and mould are harmful to human health, so it's best to keep your gutters clean and avoid any health issues.

7. Add value to your home

Clogged gutters are a bit of an eyesore. The overflowing water can cause unsightly stains on the fascia boards, and neglected gutters may even fall off.

If you're trying to sell your home, then you'll want to make sure you give the gutters a thorough cleaning to give the best impression to buyers.

No-one enjoys cleaning their gutters out but it's a necessary task none-the-less. Dirty gutters can cause water damage to your home, encourage pests to take up residence, and even lower the value of your property.

If you're in need of gutter services, give us a call. We provide a fast and efficient gutter cleaning service.

Maintaining your gutters is a dirty job, but one we are happy to carry out!

Call or message Meadows Ltd. now for a free, no obligation quote.