While you may not think about your gutters often, they are essential in protecting your home from water damage. If they’re not cleaned regularly, they can become far less effective, which can lead to issues for your roof and foundation.
Experts recommend cleaning your gutters at least twice per year. If you’re not experienced in this type of work, it’s smart to consider a professional gutter cleaning service for the following reasons.
Safety
It’s not easy or safe for an inexperienced person to try to balance on a ladder while also cleaning your gutters. Depending on how high up your roof is, a fall could do quite a bit of harm. But folks who do this professionally have thousands of hours of experience with this balancing act. It’s far easier for them to do it safely than you.
Equipment and Know How
Professional cleaners are more equipped to handle whatever mess is waiting in your gutters. They have the exact equipment needed to complete the job and the expertise to know how to use it.
Potential Repairs
A professional will be able to identify minor issues while doing the cleaning and will be equipped to hand them appropriately. These may be issues small enough at the time that the untrained eye would not notice them. But taking care of them now will help prevent them from becoming major issues in the future.
Saving Time
Maintaining a home can be time-consuming and even a bi-annual chore can sneak up on you. Calling a professional to take care of this task for you allows you to get some of your time back. Plus, if you aren’t able to do the job right the first time, you’ll likely have to hire someone to take care of it anyway.
If your gutters are in need of cleaning, Alaska Premier Gutters can handle that for you. Call us at (907) 272-2337 for a one-time cleaning or twice-annual fall and spring cleanouts.
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