But that was last week and now this week we are cleaning gutters!! Yes it is that time of the year when the leaves are falling from the trees and falling into the gutters on your home. It is amazing how much of a mat leaves can make and how well it can stop water from flowing, especialy in your gutters!! I have some trees at the one end of my house and I have to go up there 2 or 3 times a tear to unclog my gutters and downspouts, because if I don't the water starts running over the spouting on the front and down behind the gutters, and that is what scares me!!
Where does that water go when it goes down behind the gutters? Well amost of it just comes down behind it and runs onto the ground but some of it could be going into the house and could cause a lot of damage!!
Just a few things that can happen when your gutters are not flowing properly.
#1. Water will start making mess where it drips on the ground, and will start splashing up the bottom of your home, making it look bad.
#2. There is more chance and risk that water will begin to get into your basement, causing flooding and mold problems.
#3. The wood behind the gutters will become wet and will start to rot away.
#4. Water could start leaking into your home and causing huge damage and create a health hazard from the mold and algae that will begin growing in the damp areas.
#5. You will have a headache to deal with bigger than just gutters overflowing.
We suggest having your gutters checked and cleaned at least twice a year, depending on how many trees around your home it may need done more often.
If you live in the Central PA area, give us a call, we will give you a estimate for cleaning them out and will customize a plan that will fit your homes needs and will fit in your budget.
Call now for you free estimate.
717-961-5477
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Areas we service include.
Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Boiling Springs, Mt Holly Springs, New Cumberland, Hummelstown, Hershey, Newville, Dauphin, And surrounding areas
