Your Guide to Gutter Cleaning

The temperature rose to a blistering 36 degrees here in Newcastle today and, as the weather is heating up, it’s a reminder to homeowners throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and the Hunter that it’s time to get started on summer maintenance for your home.

This summer, cleaning your gutters should be high on your to-do list.

WHEN TO CLEAN YOUR GUTTERS IN NEWCASTLE

In most cases, your gutters will need to be cleaned twice each year - once in the summer and once in the winter.

In the summer, gutters loaded up with dry leaves and debris pose a serious fire risk.

During bushfire season, all it takes is a single spark to ignite a flame in your gutters - this puts your home at risk as well as everything in the area around your home as embers can easily get picked up by the wind causing the fire to spread.

For this reason, if your home is situated in an area with a lot of wild bush area and trees, you will need to clean your gutters more often.

In the winter, cleaning your gutters will prevent them from becoming clogged with soggy leaves and plant material. Clogged gutters will cause blockages in your home’s downpipes which will serve to damage your gutters and could cause bigger problems overtime.

GUTTER GUARDS

One way to prevent your gutters from becoming filled with debris is to install gutter guards. Gutter guards are made from a mesh material which serve to prevent leaves and other debris from making their way into your gutters.

While gutter guards will likely prevent you from needing to clean your gutters in the winter, it is likely you will still need to clean your gutters in the summer as a fire safety precaution.

WHY DO NEWCASTLE HOMEOWNER’S NEED TO CLEAN THEIR GUTTERS?

There are a number of reasons why it’s a good idea to clean your home’s gutters regularly.

CLEANING YOUR GUTTERS WILL MAKE THEM LAST LONGER 

First and foremost, cleaning your gutters regularly will prolong their life - regular cleaning will more than double the life of your gutters. This is particularly true for metal gutters which will rust if not properly maintained. 

CLEANING YOUR GUTTERS WILL PREVENT WATER DAMAGE

Neglecting your home’s gutters will also lead to big problems as clogged or sagging gutters will cause them to overflow when it rains which will lead to water entering your home causing expensive and unsightly water damage.

CLEANING YOUR GUTTERS WILL KEEP PESTS AWAY

If your home’s gutters are not kept clean, the debris will become a haven for common pests like mozzies, roaches, spiders and even mice. An infestation in your home’s gutters provides easy access to your home’s interior.

CLEANING YOUR GUTTER IS FIRE SMART

Most importantly, regular gutter cleaning is integral for fire safety.

SQUAREPEGS HANDYMAN DOES GUTTER MAINTENANCE & GUTTER GUARD INSTALLATION

Maintaining your home’s gutters can be both messy and time-consuming. Lucky for homeowners across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and the Hunter, Squarepegs Handyman is here to help.

Click here to contact us about gutter cleaning or gutter guard installation.

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You’ll find Squarepegs Handyman in and around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, the Hunter and beyond. Contact us to find out if we service your area. 

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