Is It Important To Keep Your Gutters Cleaned?

Why Gutter Maintenance Matters

Gutters manage the flow of rainwater away from your house. If your gutters are clogged or obstructed in any way, rainwater can get trapped in the wrong place, overflow over the sides of the gutter, and cause potential damage to your home. While we tend to think of fall and spring as key times to check on our gutters, summer is also an important time of year to make sure your gutters are in top working condition. Having your gutters maintained during the summer helps your home by making sure that rainwater falling from your roof is being correctly diverted away from your home instead of pooling at the base of your home or flooding your gardens.

Birds and Pests

It’s important to clear the dirt, debris, leaves or tree limbs that have fallen on your roof and to make sure that your gutters can handle whatever storms that may occur. For your gutters, springtime can also bring the possibility of nests. Some birds find gutters to be the perfect homes in which to build their homes. If you haven’t had your gutters checked lately, it is possible that your gutters were home to a nest of baby birds that have since moved on, but left the nest behind. These nests can become quite a serious issue as they may turn into large obstructions leading to drainage issues. Having your gutters inspected for nests is an important step to routine gutter maintenance.

Gutter Cleaning Protects You From Bugs

If you have a gutter clog, there are chances that stagnant water is pooling in areas of your gutter drainage system. Stagnant water is a great breeding ground for many insects. Keeping your gutters clean can keep these pests away from your home and prevent uncomfortable bug bites. Protect your home and your family from the frustration and hazard of dealing with insects by making sure your home has properly maintained gutters.

Stop Mold and Mold Spores

There has been an increased interest in checking for mold in the home over the past few years, and for good reason: mold in the home is one of the primary contributors of poor indoor air quality and exposure can lead to serious medical conditions. Mild exposure can lead to headaches, dizziness, respiratory issues, and eye irritation. Serious exposure to certain forms of mold can cause immune system, respiratory, and nerve issues. Protecting your family from mold exposure means protecting your home from humidity and leakage problems. Proper gutter maintenance can help stop mold growth from forming so make sure your gutters are in top working order.

Contact Us For Your Gutter Cleaning Needs

It’s always a good idea to call on professionals when dealing with risky and difficult tasks like gutter cleaning, especially when there is a ladder involved. Our trained service members take all the risk out of gutter cleaning and leave you with the reward! Call Tampa Bay Soft Wash & Pressure Cleaning today to schedule your gutter cleaning. We can set you up with a plan to make sure your gutters are performing at their best year-round.