As the fall season draws near, you can expect trees to shed their leaves in large quantities once more. While this is a stunning sight to behold, they can be a nightmare for gutter maintenance. Clogged gutters can lead to water penetration problems, which, in turn, could require expensive roof repairs to resolve. So, before the summer ends, it’s best to give your gutters a good cleaning to make sure they’re ready for the change in seasons.
Safety First
However high your home is, you will need a ladder to even get access to your gutters. This is where a majority of the risk originates. Proper ladder use and safety must be observed whenever you’re cleaning your gutters. Always have someone present to secure the base of the ladder before getting on it. Double-check the ground where the ladder is standing, and make sure that it is stable and secure. Of course, you can eliminate this risk completely by trusting this job to professional gutter cleaning and storm damage service providers.
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Baggy clothes can get snagged on ragged edges and overhanging items. This could result in potential injury. Avoid wearing too many accessories as well to minimize risks. In addition, wearing protective equipment like thick work gloves and a helmet may also keep you safe from any accidents that may occur.
Persistent Clogging
Some parts of your gutter may remain inaccessible even after a thorough cleaning. If clogs happen in these areas, you can expect flooded basements, stained siding boards, moisture-damaged roofs and a whole slew of other related issues. You may need to call for professional storm damage, gutter maintenance and mitigation services to get rid of these problems.
Dynasty Restoration Inc. is the number one trusted name in storm restoration, roofing and siding replacement as well as gutter cleaning services. Give us a call at (402) 205-2877, or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation and request a free estimate today. We serve homeowners in Omaha, NE, and Kansas City, MO.
