Most effective gutter cleaning strategy and other tricks

Posted on: 2013-09-29 16:29:19

Getting our hands dirty with some North Van gutter cleaning

Arman Expert Cleaning Services has helped improve the quality of gutters in thousands of homes. In this blog article, we'd like to share with you some of our gutter cleaning strategies and techniques that will certainly come in handy for your this fall season. We recently completed a gutter cleaning job for a customer in North Vancouver where we had to use a variety of methods of cleaning the complex gutter system.

Fall is a colorful and beautiful season in Vancouver. The wall of leaves brings charm to the city, but it also clogs your gutters. The winters are often rainy and cleaning your gutters in the cold is not fun. It's best to ensure you have a free-flowing gutter system before the rain hits hard. In the spring and in summer time, insect will often breed in the debris, mud and sludge - so you'll want to ensure to keep your gutter's clear all year round.

If you've started researching gutter cleaning, you're certainly already aware of the many benefits. Keeping a neat set of gutters can prevent serious damage to your building's structure. Gutter divert waters away from your roof and ensures no leaks start appearing in your ceiling. We always recommend an expert opinion when it comes to any complex cleaning job, but if you want to get your hands dirty, here are the proper gutter cleaning service procedures:

Roof and gutter cleaning in Vancouver, BC by Arman Expert

1. First start by inspecting your property. Find out where the biggest clogs are. Find out where all the gutters are and prepare the materials you will need for the job.
2. When you're ready to get to work, we often start by blowing or vacuuming the roof and gutters to remove all leaves, loose debris, sludge and mud from the surface. Be careful not to damage your gutters with high pressure tools, as most gutter systems are very fragile and can break easily under stress.
3. Hand pick the clogs which are remaining after the vacuuming. Depending on how long you've left your gutters rot, clogs could become hard to remove. You'll want to use some tools to scrub and scrape away the really difficult bits.
4. Another round of pressure washing is a good idea to ensure you can observe the free flow of water and check for leaks or damages. You may want to use a large amount of water not to stress test any weak areas. Be careful, as the roof will get slippery when wet.
5. Clean up and let the gutters dry in the sun.

It is also a good idea to trim or vacuum the trees in your area to ensure the gutters don't immediately get clogged up again. Some yard work will go a long way to prevent any further debris from entering.

If all of that sounds too complicated and messy, we're always here 24/7 to help you. We are a professional team of cleaners and we have a variety of professional and heavy-duty tools for the job. Call us for an estimate anytime or visit our Gutter Cleaning Services Page.