Why Spring Gutter Cleaning Is Important
If you’ve ever experienced clogged, leaky or overflowing gutters, then we don’t have to tell you about the importance of regular gutter cleaning. As with so many things, fixing a small issue now will prevent it from becoming a major problem down the road.
Most gutter experts recommend having your gutters cleaned twice every year: once in fall after all the leaves have fallen, and once in spring before the heavy rains of the season arrive. Our team here at GutterXperts tends to agree.
It’s especially important that South Carolina homeowners don’t skip out on spring gutter cleaning. Here’s why it’s so essential that you have your gutters professionally cleaned this time of year.
Get Ahead of Spring Rains
Generally speaking, the months of May through August are when the highest amount of rain falls in South Carolina. It’s important that you make sure your gutters are clean before the rainy season starts, because all that rain needs to be able to run away. The last thing you need is for clogged gutters to prevent rainwater from draining properly.
Avoid Property Damage
When leaves and other debris clogs your gutters and prevents water from draining the way it should, it’s more than just a nuisance. It can also cause some serious and potentially expensive damage to your house and property.
Backed up water can cause roof damage, including leaks in your roof and seepage into your walls and eaves. Overflowing water that doesn’t drain correctly can also cause foundation damage. It often flows down exterior walls and saturates the ground around the foundation, and is one of the leading causes of basement flooding.
Clean While the Weather is Nice
If you’re a handy homeowner who cleans their own gutters, then you’ll probably want to get it done while the weather outside is warm and pleasant. And speaking on behalf of gutter professionals everywhere, we also like working outside when the weather is nice! Don’t put off gutter maintenance until the sweltering summer months.
Get Rid of Winter Critters
The chilly winter months are the most likely season for various pests and critters to make their home in your gutters, eaves, attics and crawl spaces. Getting your gutters cleaned out in spring also provides an opportunity to rid your property of these unwanted house guests before they become permanent residents.
Nip Greenery in the Bud
Spring is the growing season, and that’s another good reason why it’s wise to have your gutters cleaned. Hiring a professional to clean your gutters in spring will rid your gutters of the multitude of seeds that most likely fell into them during the previous year, before they have a chance to start sprouting. Gutters that aren’t cleaned in spring often become thickets by summer, especially in hot, humid climates.
Prevent Birds from Nesting
The period from late March through late June is the peak of the bird nesting season here in South Carolina. We like our native birds as much as anyone, but we definitely prefer to see them nesting in trees and bushes rather than in your gutters.
Having your gutters cleaned at the start of the nesting season will make your gutters a much less inviting place for birds to call home. Another effective way to dissuade birds from nesting in your gutters is to have gutter guards installed, which can also help prevent your gutters from becoming clogged with leaves and plant matter.
Put Safety First
Before you start pulling the ladder out of the garage, consider contacting a professional for spring gutter cleaning in the Lowcountry. Any job that involves climbing a ladder has inherent risks, and there’s no reason to put yourself in danger when you have access to a team of pros with years of experience.
Schedule Spring Gutter Maintenance
We recommend having gutters professionally cleaned in spring and fall to protect your home and extend the lifespan of your gutters. That being said, there’s no bad time for gutter cleaning. If your gutters are visibly clogged with debris and overflowing with rain water, then the best time for gutter cleaning is right now.
If you are looking for a reliable Gutter Company in the area, check out our friends at GutterXperts!
Gary Elliott, together with his wife Shelley, chose a career in real estate in the Hilton Head area to share their passion for the Lowcountry lifestyle with others. With certifications as Bluffton and Hilton Head Ambassadors, Certified Military on the Move Specialists, Certified Relocation Specialists, and Certified Pricing Strategy Advisors, Gary and Shelley are well-equipped to assist clients in finding the ideal property.
