Here’s Why You Should Get Your Gutters Cleaned Before the Spring Season

Spring is usually the season when homeowners find some time to devote to home cleaning and home repair projects. It is also the time when most homeowners hire someone to check their gutters. However, many homeowners restrict their spring cleaning to floors, furniture, and wardrobes, completely neglecting the gutters. Gutters do the essential job of protecting our homes from water damage and thus before the spring season begins and it starts raining cats and dogs, all homeowners must get their gutters inspected and cleaned.

If you are already not convinced, we highlight some of the crucial reasons you should get your gutters cleaned before springtime.

You Must Make Room for New Debris

To many homeowners, this may sound funny. In truth, it is not. Right before spring, chances are high that your gutters are already brimming with debris from summer and fall. You must, therefore, get rid of this debris to make space for the inevitable summer debris. More importantly, if you let debris and waste materials stay in the gutter for far too long, the water may react with the metal surface and cause rusting, in turn leading to the gutters separating from the house. It does not matter whether your gutters have covers or not — you should get them cleaned because it is very unlikely that you will be able to keep the summer debris away from them.

Winters Can Leave Your Gutters Damaged

The winter snow is one of the prime causes of gutter damage. Snow can harm gutters in several ways. First, if your gutters were already damaged by the rust, the snow, with its heavyweight, will mandatorily push through the weak spots, thereby causing irreparable damage. Similarly, if rusting had caused your gutters to move away from the roof, the snow would most likely have pushed the gutters further away with its weight. The snow can also cause gutters to sag, thereby creating space for impediments to water movement. These impediments can, in turn, cause the entire gutter to fall from the roof. It is for all these reasons that you must hire a professional contractor and ask them to check your gutters before the spring season starts. Through regular checkups, you will be able to eliminate bigger problems.

You Must Get Rid of the Winter Mess

People do not believe it but winter is one of the worst seasons for gutters. Not just the snow plays havoc but the winter debris can be pretty damaging too. It is normal for homeowners to find fallen leaves, dead animals, and broken shingles in their gutters during the winter season.

This debris blocks the downspouts, causing the water from the gutters to overflow and cause damage to the various exterior features of your home. Thus, it is of utmost importance to get your gutters cleaned at the end of the winter season.

Clean Those Gutters to Get Rid of the Small Animals Hiding There

Gutters make the perfect hiding place for small animals, such as critters, rats, and squirrels. Moreover, the debris present in the gutter makes it easy for these small animals to create small hiding spots for themselves. However, if any of these animals die, leaving a carcass inside the gutter, your whole house will become smelly. It is, therefore, best to get your gutters spring cleaned to avoid any foul odors.

If you are planning to clean your home before the spring season starts, make sure to include the gutters in your cleaning spree. Hire a professional to take a look. By spending a few bucks, you will be able to save big in the long run.

For More Information on Getting Your Gutter’s Professionally Cleaned

If you are ready to have a professional clean your gutters this spring, start with D & H Window Cleaning. We’ve been in business in Metro Detroit since 1969, and are the experts in making your home shine from top to bottom. To learn more about our services contact us at (586) 726-2340.  We look forward to hearing from you!