You might not want to hear this, but...winter is coming. When preparing for winter, there’s one chore that may not be at the top of your list, but it’s actually very important (albeit not very fun), and that’s gutter cleaning. Luckily, Do It Rite is here for your gutter cleaning needs in the Los Angeles area! Having clogged gutters during the winter season can lead to a plethora of issues, some minor and some major. Here are a few reasons your gutters should be cleaned before Jack Frost arrives.
Avoid Breaking Gutters
Excess build-up and debris can get heavy and create excess weight that your gutters are not designed to hold. In the winter there is a chance of freezing, which means even heavier weights. This could cause gutters to pull away and tear off of the structure they are attached to i.e. your home. Typically, in the case of gutters coming completely, you’ll have to replace the gutters.
Prevent damage to your home.
Clogged gutters can cause a lot of problems for your home ranging from bee’s nests to expensive structural damage. Some of the most common problems that can occur if your gutters aren’t cleaned are: erosion of the house’s foundation, flooding in the basement, wall and ceiling damage due to leaking, and insect infestation (mosquitos, wasps, and bees!).
Stop Ice Dams
While ice dams may look picturesque, they can be really dangerous for roofs. We are a commercial cleaning company in Southern California so we know we may not have too many freezes here, but cleaning your gutter eliminates the possibility of frozen water in the gutters forcing melting ice or snow underneath the shingles of your roof and into the houses leading to water stains, leaking, mold, and serious structural water damage.
We know your winter to-do list is already a mile long. Let us check off gutter cleaning for you. Do It Rite takes gutter cleaning seriously so you don’t have to worry. Give us a call to learn more: (310) 237-2981.
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