Gutter Cleaning on the North Shore, Laval and Bois-des-Filion.

So, have you ever thought about inspecting and cleaning your gutters? This is one of the elements of a home that homeowners tend to overlook due to its very simple role: draining rainwater.

However, it is possible that your gutters become clogged over time. Thus, they will no longer be able to play their role optimally. Find out how important they are and why you should use our services to maintain them.

Why regularly clean your gutters?

There are many reasons that should make you want to maintain and clean your gutters regularly. Since the they effectively drain all the water coming from your roof, they have a vital function in protecting your structure against water.

Indeed, if they no longer fulfill their role optimally, the water may seek other ways to drain off. The runoff may attack your walls and can cause water to seep into the interior of the house.

Water flowing along walls can also weaken the foundation of the house. This compromises the longevity of the entire structure and can create unpleasant spots along the facades.

Control and inspection

To make sure your gutter is working properly, there is a solution: carry out a regular inspection of its condition. If you have a relatively low roof or if the roof is easily accessible, you can do this task yourself.

Equipped with a ladder, you can simply climb up to thoroughly inspect the gutters. In autumn, this step should be done more frequently, since the dead leaves tend to settle everywhere. The biggest difficulty is avoiding leaning the ladder against the gutter while still getting a good view of the ducts.

Also, check that there are no worn gutter segments which could create water leaks and may need to be replaced.

If you are inexperienced in working high off the ground or if you feel dizzy, you are strongly advised to hire a professional for this inspection. Depending on the situation, our team will take the opportunity both to clean and to repair any worn sections. By relying on a specialist, you can be sure not to miss anything about the condition of your gutters.

Cleaning the gutters

Once again, we do not recommend cleaning your gutters yourself as they are high up, and accidents can happen very quickly. This operation requires safety equipment, special attention and a lot of experience.

Gutters must be cleaned with care so as not to damage their structure and incur more costs. When performing this task, our team usually does the following.

An inspection is mandatory in order to ascertain the condition of the gutters and the level of clogging. The professionals in charge of the job then proceed to access the pipes and remove most of the debris that has accumulated there.

A powerful jet of water sent through the pipes loosens the rest of the dirt. The spray should be strong enough to clear any blockages in the elbows. Once all the gutters are clear, a water jet test is carried out to see if the water passes optimally and that it is free of dirt.

Finally, the team inspects the condition of the gutters and suggests repair and replacement of worn sections to avoid a possible water leak.

Trust our professionals

For the cleaning and maintenance as well as the inspection of your gutters, you can completely trust us. At Squidgee Maintenance, our team is professional, qualified and experienced.

We also deploy high-performance equipment for cleaning and to ensure the safety of our technicians. Depending on your request and needs, we can install protective grilles that prevent dirt from getting clogged in the pipes.

In all cases, we guarantee you a job done to the highest standards. A serious team will be able to advise you and offer you the best solutions to optimize the functioning of your gutters. You can observe the work to see for yourself our commitment and our diligence.

Some of the benefits of Squidgee Maintenance:

• Installation of high-quality protective screens available in several colors
• Repair of leaks and extension of drains
• Residential, commercial & Institutional
• 2 million liability insurance
• Flexible and variable hours
• Certified professionals
• Gutters of all heights

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