The Importance of Professional Gutter Cleaning

Gutters are vitally important to protect your home, even more so than many people realize. The number one function of gutters is to take rainwater that falls on your roof, collect it, and divert it safely into areas it can be drained to without causing any damage along the way. When this process is not working the way it should, water damage to your house is sure to happen. What many people don’t realize is the extent of damage that can be done over little periods of time when gutters are not clear of all leaves, debris, and other material clogs the drainage system.

Even little drizzles of water or small rainstorms cause a lot of water to fall onto your rooftop, and this water can add up quickly. If this water cannot be seamlessly collected into a gutter and find its way through the downspout, it will find other ways down to the ground, and this will mean damaging anything that gets in its way. Common things that are damaged by clogged gutters include doors and windows, siding, and even the foundation of the home.

All of these are expensive to fix, but the foundation can suffer the most extensive damage over time. The very stability of the house can be compromised when water eats away at it. This can happen quicker than many people realize, so it is imperative to keep your gutters clear.

It is not uncommon for a homeowner, after a small amount of rain, to find their basement flooded. The reason for this often turns out to be a clogged gutter. People are often surprised at how fast clogs can build up in gutters when not checked on a regular basis, even if they check them occasionally.

Gutter cleanings do not mean just cleaning the inside of the gutters, either. Thorough cleaning means that the outside of the gutter will remain sparkling clean as well. This will maintain the appeal of a house and ensure that it never looks dirty or unpleasant to the eye. When clean, gutters blend into the look of the house and remain unnoticed. However, dirty gutters stick out and draw unwanted attention to the home.

Gutter Cleaning and Lawn Maintenance

Gutters not only protect your house from water damage, but they are also a major component of keeping a lawn looking beautiful. When water is not being diverted to the drainage area, rainwater flows away from the house in an unregulated manner. This means that lawn erosion will happen, and results in large ditches and ravines in your lawn. Once these ditches start forming in your lawn, more erosion follows, and the damage perpetuates itself quickly.

Lawn care is hard work, but when done properly, it makes houses and neighborhoods something to be proud of. There is no sense putting money, time, and effort into keeping a pristine lawn, only to find clogged gutters have caused major damage to it after a single rainstorm.

Gutter Cleaning Using High-Powered Machines

The idea of cleaning a gutter often evokes images of someone on a ladder with gloves on, manually picking out leaves and debris. This kind of gutter cleaning involves a lot of hassle, including finding the right size ladder, spending large amounts of time inspecting the system, and doing all the legwork yourself. Even after all this time, a DIY cleaning does not come close to the efficiency of a professional gutter cleaning.

The Gutter Professionals of the Clarksville, Tennessee, area utilize the latest, high-powered cleaning technologies and expert techniques to make sure that your gutters are thoroughly cleaned and that they stay that way. We use equipment such as high-pressure washers that have every attachment needed to clean out all the nooks and crannies of the gutters and downpipes. We have specialized cleaning agents for whatever type and material your gutters are made out of.

It doesn’t matter what size your gutters are because we specialize in cleaning all gutter sizes. We have all the equipment necessary to get the job done, whether big or small.

Protecting Your Well-Being

Climbing high on a ladder to clean gutters always comes with risk to the average person. Professionals are highly trained in safety when cleaning gutters. To avoid accidents, many people opt to use a professional service instead of trying to clean their gutters themselves. Someone who doesn’t clean gutters often will likely find the process awkward and time-consuming, and then there is a tendency to try to rush the cleaning process. This desire to get the job done quickly without the proper tools can cause accidents to happen.

Gutter Maintenance

Keeping gutters clear of blockage is a key component in preventing water damage to the house and yard, but this may not be enough to keep the integrity of your gutter system intact. Just like every part of your house, your gutters will need repairs or even replacing from time to time. Professional gutter maintenance means that experts will periodically check your whole system for any signs of instability and can foresee problems that may not yet be visible to the average person.

Gutter maintenance also includes monitoring and checking if your gutters need to be replaced. No matter how high quality your gutter system is, there will come a time when it will no longer be able to handle the job of efficient water drainage and will have to be replaced. Professional gutter repair and cleaning companies can help you decide when it is better to invest in new gutters instead of paying for repairs.

Cleaning Different Gutter Types

The Gutter Professionals are experienced in cleaning and maintaining all different gutter types. Each gutter type has its own unique needs and care. Gutter types that are sold in sections have a much higher likelihood of leakage and buildup of debris. In the cases of gutters that are held in place by brackets, they often need extra care to make sure that they are being held onto the roofline without sagging.

Seamless gutters also need close inspection to make sure they are working the way they are supposed to. These types of gutters are more resistant to forming clogs, but that doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t have a professional look at them from time to time.

Gutter Cleaning and Maintenance Services We Offer

The Gutter Professionals offer many different services to the Clarksville area. We can stop by for a quick clog removal, a thorough cleaning or maintenance inspection, or to maintain your gutters on a scheduled ongoing basis.

We will always show up with all our own equipment and have everything necessary to get the job done. When you utilize our services, it means that you have no need to worry about ladders. We take care of all that for you. Some of the services we offer include:

The Full Monte

The Full Monte is a thorough cleaning of your gutter system that will leave it clear of all debris, leaves, and anything else that might lead to a clog in the system. However, cleaning isn’t the only part of the process. This service includes a full inspection of your system. This means that if there is any damage, even if hard to see, we will spot it. We will also identify any weak places in the gutter or downpipes so that you won’t be caught off-guard by a failure during a bad rainstorm.

The Storm Plug

The storm plug means that we will make a quick trip to your residence to unclog the gutters after a storm or a sustained amount of rainfall. This process is done efficiently and will not take much time. It’s much easier than trying to do it yourself!

Bi-Annual Cleaning

Bi-Annual Cleaning is one of our most popular services. When signing up in advance for cleaning and maintenance services, you will receive gutter cleaning and maintenance twice a year at a discounted rate. This is the preferred service by many because it means that they do not have to remember to schedule appointments for cleaning and maintenance. It is easy to forget about your gutters when you are busy with your work, family responsibilities, and the other time requirements that result from living your everyday life. It’s easy to forget about the health of your gutters, but if they fail and water floods your basement or otherwise damages your house, you will likely be kicking yourself that you forgot to take preventative measures.

You will never be caught off guard when you’re signed up for bi-annual cleaning. You likely have enough to worry about, and this means that there is one less thing on your list of items a homeowner needs to remember to take care of.

Contact The Gutter Professionals of Clarksville, Tennessee

No matter what your gutter cleaning and maintenance needs are, we are confident that we have the answer for you in the price range you can afford.

The Gutter Professionals are the best experts in gutter cleaning and maintenance in the Clarksville area, and we take pride in our outstanding reputation. We will never charge you for an estimate. We understand that water damage repair is an expense that is unnecessary and quality cleaning and maintenance is a must for our customers to prevent these expenses. Contact us today with any questions or to request an estimate.