7 Benefits of Professional Gutter Cleaning Services
Dirty brown gutter filled with dead leaves and pine straw and a roof covered with mold and moss.
Gutters are a wonderful invention. They direct water away from your home and help to prevent water damage to your foundation or basement.
And we all realize that keeping gutters clean is important for them to work properly.
But let’s be honest. Since it’s just the two of us here talking. Cleaning gutters is not fun. No one looks forward to that chore.
In this post, we’ll go over some of your most important gutter cleaning questions like:
What is the most common problem with gutters?
How can you tell if your gutters need to be cleaned?
7 benefits of hiring a gutter cleaner
What to expect with gutter cleaning services
DIY vs. professional gutter cleaning
How often should gutters be cleaned?
What happens if you don’t clean your gutters regularly?
How much does gutter cleaning cost?
What is the most common problem with gutters?
The number one problem with gutters is clogging.
Clogged gutters can create a whole lot of nightmares for homeowners if they are not quickly dealt with. This is the reason that gutter cleaning companies exist. To remove and maybe even prevent clogging so that your gutters can do their thing.
Ready for gutter cleaning near you in the Midlands of South Carolina?
At Boots On Enterprises, we do gutter cleaning in Lexington, SC, Richland County, and all over the Columbia, SC area.
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Phone: 803-521-4978
Email: bootsonenterprises@gmail.com
A sapling growing in a dirty gutter with a blue sky and a few clouds in the background.
How can you tell if your gutters need to be cleaned?
For most gutters, if they haven’t been cleaned in about 6 months, they are probably due for a cleaning.
Some telltale signs that you really need to get them cleaned ASAP include things like:
A lot of water spills over the edge of the gutters in one area during heavy rain.
You see leaves and debris piled up in the gutters even from the ground.
Weeds are growing in your gutters.
Small trees are growing in your gutters.
Seriously, if you see saplings growing in your gutters, call a gutter cleaning company right away!
A gray squirrel sits in a black gutter with his front paws on the edge in front of a gray roof.
7 benefits of hiring a gutter cleaner
There are a lot of benefits to using a gutter cleaner near you to take care of debris and clogs in your gutter.
Prevent water damage to your home.
Avoid expensive repairs and replacements due to water damage from clogged gutters.
Protect your landscaping near your home from erosion.
Avoid having to deal with mold and mildew that could impact your family’s health.
Avoid potential injuries by not getting on a tall ladder yourself.
Save your precious time for things you really want to do.
Experience peace of mind that your gutters won’t be causing any problems.
Metal rain gutters being pressure washed on a sunny day.
What to expect with gutter cleaning services
A gutter cleaning service will generally remove debris from your gutters with special gutter cleaning tools. They’ll likely inspect your gutters and let you know if they notice any problems.
Not only will they remove the leaves, dirt, and twigs that were causing a gutter clog, but they will remove the debris from your work area, as well.
If you use a pressure washer gutter cleaner, you might as well have them pressure wash your whole house, as well, while they are at it. And they can probably also take care of washing your fencing and maybe your driveway or patio, as well.
Some gutter cleaning services may also offer gutter repair, installation, or roof cleaning at an additional charge.
A homeowner stands on a tall ladder cleaning the gutters on a brick home with green shutters and a black asphalt shingle roof.
DIY vs. professional gutter cleaning
Cleaning gutters isn’t that complicated. Some homeowners want to do this job themselves. If you feel secure working on a tall ladder and you have a lot of time and energy on your hands, you might prefer to handle the job yourself.
However, gutter cleaning companies near you have specialized tools to clean your gutters and can help to keep you out of harm’s way.
We, unfortunately, know homeowners who decided to get on the roof or a tall ladder themselves, and fell and ended up breaking bones. Some even have been paralyzed or permanently disabled from their injuries.
It’s just not worth the risk of injury and potential financial and medical cost. We’d rather people let us handle this dangerous work and stay healthy and safe for their families. Plus, we can often take care of the job more quickly than a homeowner would be able to do it. And we can save you all the hassle, sweat, and toil.
Colorful red and yellow fall leaves fill up a white gutter near a gray roof.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
In Columbia, South Carolina, gutters need to be cleaned twice a year, generally. Spring and fall are the perfect times to call a gutter cleaning business.
If you have a lot of trees around your home or your gutters become clogged, you may need to clean your gutters more often.
And, conversely, if you don’t have any trees anywhere near your home for a long way, you may not need your gutters to be cleaned as often.
Check with local gutter cleaning companies in your area, they may be able to get you on a set schedule for cleaning your gutters for a good price.
It’s best to call a trusted gutter cleaning service near you than risk injuries or damage to your home.
What happens if you don’t clean your gutters regularly?
Is it really necessary to clean out your gutters?
Well… let’s take a look at the consequences of not cleaning your gutters and see.
Clogged gutters can cause problems like…
Attracting rodents and other pests
Clogged gutters can invite rodents and other insects to make a happy home there in the debris of the gutter. That can cause health problems for your family.
If there is water damage in your fascia board or in the walls of your home, rotten wood can attract pests like termites.
Water damage to your home
Clogged gutters tend to allow a lot of water to overflow in the wrong places. The water then runs down the outside of your home to your foundation. If there are any cracks or leaks in your windows, your exterior walls, or your foundation, the water may seep into your home.
Water inside your home or walls tends to cause a lot of damage. And more water comes in every time there is a heavy rain. If the damage continues to go on and on, you could be looking at costly repairs.
Mold and mildew issues
With water damage, rot, mold, or mildew will begin to take hold. And mold or mildew can dramatically decrease the indoor air quality of your home, creating respiratory problems for you and your family.
Structural damage
Another problem with heavy debris in your gutters is that the gutters may begin to sag and this could cause the gutter system to pull on the fascia board, roof, or walls and cause structural damage to your home.
One more big issue that can cause serious damage to your home is if you allow saplings or trees to grow in your gutters. As they get heavier, they can cause catastrophic damage to your roof and home structure. Not to mention, they may cause leaks into your home, staining on siding on your exterior walls, and water damage to your home.
Fire hazard
Even when the leaves, twigs, and pine straw in your gutters are dry, they can still cause issues. In areas with high winds that are prone to wildfires, those leaves can make quick kindling for a house fire if a few live sparks end up there.
Soil erosion
And, the bad news keeps coming. Blocked gutters can cause a lot of water to run off your roof onto your landscaping and flower beds below near your home. This can cause soil erosion.
Foundation damage/flooding
Soil erosion could lead to additional water damage in your foundation, which could eventually cause your foundation to settle and crack. You may end up with flooding in your basement or crawlspace, as well, after a heavy rain, if water pools up against your home and there are cracks for it to slip into.
A closeup view from above of a home with a very clean white gutter and a gray roof.
How much does gutter cleaning cost?
How much do most gutter cleaning companies charge for their services?
According to Architectural Digest in April 2023, the average cost of paying a gutter cleaning company to clean your gutters is about $207. A very simple job might be as low as $73 on average and an extensive job might be $467 on average.
If you’d like the gutter cleaning company to add additional services, like downspout cleaning, you can expect to pay an additional $50-100.
Of course, the best way to get an exact price is to contact a trusted local gutter cleaning company and ask for an estimate. Many companies will provide a quote for free.
Gutter cleaning prices depend on several factors
The linear feet of gutters that need to be cleaned.
How many stories tall your home is.
How accessible the gutters are.
How neglected your gutters are.
Whether or not the gutters are damaged.
Whether you are having other services done, as well, at the same time.
Whether you would like the downspouts to also be cleaned.
What type of gutters you have.
Need gutter cleaning in Columbia, SC?
Boots On Enterprises is ready to tackle your gutter cleaning in Columbia and the surrounding area.
We offer services like:
Rain gutter cleaning
Yard drainage installation and repair
Landscaping services
Tree services
And more…
Please contact us today for a FREE quote.
Phone: 803-521-4978
Email: bootsonenterprises@gmail.com
Next-day and same-week service is available.
