DAMAGE that can be caused by BLOCKED GUTTERS

Having your home’s gutters cleaned out of all debris regularly to prevent damage from them getting blocked is an essential service. Neglecting or delaying this house maintenance can result in:

• your gutters filling up and overflowing

• damaged gutters from the weight of water and debris in them

• rotting fascia boards

• damp & mould on interior walls when water sitting in blocked gutters finds its way in

• damage to exterior walls and render from being permanently soaked

• weakened tiles and damaged roofs

• foundations cracking as overflowing water finds its way in and freezes

• water pooling where it spills over and finding its way into subterranean basements

• insect, bird and rodent infestations

None of the damage done by blocked gutters is covered by your basic home insurance if you cannot prove you have done preventative clearing of your home’s gutters. You should have your home’s gutters cleared at least once a year seasonally and we recommend you have it done twice per year for full peace of mind.