Gutter Cleaning- Helps Prevents Water Damage - Lexington Kentucky

Gutter Cleaning is a MUST DO ......Cleaning your gutters protects your most expensive investment.

You shouldn't overlook the importance of keeping your gutters clean permitting the house's water drainage system running effectively and smoothly.  Water damage can be very expensive and in most cases cost thousands of dollars.  Preventative maintenance gutter cleaning will help ensure this won't happen.  Getting your gutters cleaned bi-yearly is very cost effective. 

Clogged Gutters can cause .....

Leaky Basements : The number one reason for basement water problems are clogged gutters.  This occurs when roof water over flows over the gutter and accumulates around the foundation.

Cracked Foundations : When excess amounts of water accumulates around behind the foundation it can weaken the walls and footings and cause cracks.

Wood Destroying Insects and Animals : When gutters are not properly cleaned they can cause water to pond up from damned debris.  This makes for ideal breeding condition for mosquitoes.  Gutter debris makes for a great home for Insects, Mice, Birds, Plants and even birds.

Icedams : If your gutters are clogged up when snow sets in, you could be risking thousands of dollars of damage to your investment. Ice will fill up the gutters and then will begin to creep up your roof. Once it gets past the ice shield beneath your roof (assuming you have one) the ice will begin to melt from the rising heat in your home. Once it begins to melt it will come through your ceilings and walls and it will destroy any finishings you may have on them. If left un-attended this water could destroy your floors and cause considerable mold within the home