Gutter cleaning is one of the most important tasks when it comes to roof maintenance. Keeping your gutters free from debris build-up can have a large impact in preserving the structure of your roof. It also helps to prevent interior damage to your home – reducing the potential of pest infestation. Needless to say, regular gutter cleaning is a must!

Whilst you can try to maintain your gutters yourself, we strongly recommend hiring the professionals for the job. We break down the dangers of DIY gutter cleaning and why it’s best to enlist the experts.

Should you clean your gutters yourself?

If you’ve got an afternoon free, you might be thinking about doing some property maintenance and having a go at your gutters. Be warned, cleaning your own gutters is no easy project. If you aren’t adequately trained or don’t have the right equipment, trying to clean your gutters yourself can result in damages to not only your home, but yourself as well. Not being a skilled professional means you may struggle to efficiently and effectively clean your gutters safely.

It’s also important to keep in mind that there are many dangers of cleaning gutters yourself to consider. It may seem like a simple task, but a lot of DIY-ers quickly become overwhelmed with the challenges. Accidents can happen, especially if you don’t have the right equipment, skills or safety measures.

The Dangers of DIY Gutter Cleaning

Cleaning your own gutters takes a lot of work, and can be extremely dangerous. Even with safety measures such as a harness, you need the skills to properly take on the task. With hard to reach gutters or steeply slanted roofs, this project becomes even more dangerous.

The cause of many dangers that come with cleaning your own gutters is lack of knowledge or skills for the task. Without the right skills or equipment, you may make a wrong move, and end up with a cracked or broken gutter leading to ongoing leaks and drainage problems. Not to mention cleaning your gutters yourself can result in harm to yourself, as there is potential for falls and injuries.

Many people choose to clean their gutters themselves to save money, however doing this task yourself can end up costing you more as you may need to pay to replace your gutters or even repair your roof.

The benefits of professional gutter cleaners

So, why should you use a professional gutter cleaner? Aside from reducing the risk of injuring yourself or damaging your roof, choosing to enlist the experts is highly beneficial. Professional gutter cleaners know the structural make-up of roofing systems and can take on this task. An experienced team will provide you with a range of benefits that you would not be able to achieve on your own.

Thorough and efficient

A professional is able to thoroughly clean your gutters – making sure they are clean and free of debris without causing any damage. As they have the skill set and tools required, a trained professional will get the job done more efficiently without compromising on quality.

Access hard to reach places

Qualified gutter cleaners have the skills and experience with the job, and will be able to properly clean your gutters regardless of their height or position. You can rest assured that all parts of your gutters will be cleaned!

Expert advice

A skilled gutter cleaner can not only take on the project, but can provide you with expert advice. This can range from day-to-day maintenance, along with advice on what steps to take to prevent gutter damage.

Provide preventative measures

An expert can assess the state of your gutters, and evaluate signs of damage, corrosion or blockages. Professional advice allows you to stay informed on your gutters, so you can prevent roof damages.

Install gutter guards

Along with the benefits of a professional gutter cleaning service, professional services can also include the installation of gutter guards. Gutter guards help prevent debris falling into your gutters, reduce the likelihood of mould, keep pests out of your roof along with protecting your home from bushfires.

Book professional gutter cleaning today!

Whilst you might be able to save some cash by cleaning your gutters yourself, it is not an easy task. With Jim’s Mowing gutter cleaning service, you can rest assured that your gutters will be taken care of. Our friendly team also provides you with a full inspection of your gutters to identify any issues.

We will also keep an eye out for signs of wear and tear, corrosion, holes, loose attachments, and any other issues. Before any of these become bigger problems, we’ll assess their impact, and handle what needs to be done.

We will clean your gutters, and provide you with expert advice on gutter maintenance. Don’t hesitate to contact us today to find out how we can help!