Gutter Cleaning
A gutter system is designed to collect rainwater and snowmelt from your roof and direct it away from the foundation. Gutters get clogged with leaves and debris, which can prevent water from flowing freely and cause them to overflow. That excess water oversaturates the soil, which then expands. The expanding soil can lead to foundation wall cracks, structural issues, and basement seepage. Blocked gutters can also cause ice damming, where a ridge of ice forms at the edge of a roof and restricts melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The backed up water can leak into a home, causing damage to walls, ceilings, insulation, and other areas.
Can I clean my gutters myself?
Yes, but it’s very dangerous. Cleaning your gutters from the ground and without a ladder is the safest solution. Whenever you or someone else uses a ladder to clean a gutter, it’s a big risk. Hundreds of thousands of people are injured and more than 100 die from ladder-related falls every year. Plus, walking on your roof can also cause roof damage.
How often should I clean my gutters?
To best protect your home from future problems and expenses, we recommend cleaning your gutters every season. The weather in and around Chicagoland is unpredictable, changing, and severe all year round, so your gutters never really get a break.
How does U.S. Waterproofing clean gutters?
We are a professional gutter cleaning service. Our process is unique to the industry, as it doesn’t require ladders. Instead, our technicians clean your gutters from grade level (the ground) using a high-powered vacuum attached to an extendable carbon fiber pole. We use a special camera that allows us and the homeowner to see the gutters before starting the job, as well as review the work when it’s complete. The result is an unclogged gutter that lets water properly flow from the roof to designated areas, which helps prevent unwanted seepage.
Why choose U.S. Waterproofing for gutter cleaning and maintenance?
As a professional gutter cleaning service and one of the leading home repair companies, we give homeowners peace of mind knowing their gutters are clean and functioning correctly. Hundreds of thousands of homeowners have trusted us because of our unmatched customer service and because we get the job done right the first time. Schedule your free consultation online today!
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