What to Do When Your Gutters Overflow in Heavy Rain

Causes of Overflowing Gutters

Debris: After heavy rain or a flood, it is very common for debris to clog up drains. Leaves, sticks and plastic bags can all be very easily found in the gutters. This is one of the most common reasons for overflowing gutters. The positive thing about this issue is that it’s easy to fix.

Position: There is a huge chance that your gutter isn’t positioned correctly. If this is true, your gutter will overflow from time to time and the only way to fix it is to position it properly so there is no issue in the future.

Space: Another one of the reasons why your gutter is constantly overflowing is because your gutter is not big enough. It doesn’t have enough space to hold all the water from the heavy rainfall.

Clogged Downspouts: Besides debris, clogged downspouts can also cause gutters to overflow.

Heavy Rainfall: This is a pretty obvious one but true, nonetheless. Heavy rain can cause your gutters to overflow since the gutter cannot hold all the water.

Why You Need to Clean Your Gutters Today

Gutters overflowing is a nuisance, but don’t ignore them. Clean your gutters today! We’ll tell you why.

Property Damage

One of the biggest reasons to clean your gutters is that it will most definitely damage your property if you don’t clean them. If the gutter is commercial and on a sidewalk, there is a huge chance that it will damage the sidewalk. If it’s in your house, it will damage your property. The water will overflow and will most likely harm your property, which will, in turn, cost you more in the long term. One of the materials that can be easily damaged by water is wood. So, be extra careful if your infrastructure is made of wood and try to clean your gutters regularly!

Infestations

Another important reason to clean your gutter is infestations. It is no secret that insects love the damp environment and a clogged gutter with water is the perfect environment for all kinds of insects. You can put an end to this by cleaning your gutters frequently enough that no insect has time to infest your property.

Landscape Damage

This one hurts us the most. A dirty, overflowing gutter causes damage to your landscape. The garden that you grew all by yourself and adds beauty to your home can be easily damaged by an overflowing gutter. Your garden will become muddy and the soil will be destroyed. Your plants can also be heavily affected. This is why we highly recommend cleaning your gutters regularly.

So, what are you waiting for? Contact your closest gutter cleaning contractor today! If you are looking for a professional Window/Gutter Cleaning company serving Metro Detroit give us a call today.  We can be reached at (586) 726-2340!