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Month: January 2021

Can I Clean The Gutters Myself?

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Cleaning your home gutters can seem like a tough job and one most homeowners put off for as long as they can. But cleaning your home gutters is a very necessary job that isn’t difficult and will keep them working properly. Over time gutters can become clogged with leaves and other debris so it is always best to clean them regularly to avoid much more difficult and expensive work later on.

When to seek for a professional

Many homeowners ask if it is ok to clean the gutters without professional help to which we always answer yes, but only if they are comfortable working at heights and using a ladder. Cleaning out your home’s gutters is a necessary annual task, but not heeding caution can cause personal injury and property damage. As well, if you haven’t got any experience in working at heights we don’t recommend, as the biggest cause of accidents is falling from ladders at home.

Cleaning gutters requires working from a ladder of course, to work safely we suggest:

  • Never climbing above the second to last step
  • Not extending your reach
  • Using a step ladder on solid level ground
  • Using an extension ladder for two story homes
  • If using an extension ladder to use a ladder stabiliser to ensure ladder remains in place
  • If you are not comfortable on ladders to always consider hiring a professional

The safest and most reliable way of cleaning your gutters is through a professional, we at BSG Group can ensure you have a piece of mind in knowing you are having your gutters repaired or emptied by our team of highly experienced gutters who will complete the task using the correct methods and techniques. So let us take the hassle out of cleaning –

We offer gutter cleaning prices which are very competitive, at your request we will email you a free quote for your gutter cleaning service.

Phone: 0208 581 1636

Email: [email protected]

When Should I Have My Gutters Emptied?

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Lets face it, emptying your gutters is dirty work but everyone has to do it at some stage. Dead leaves, birds nets and debris can cause your home gutter to become clogged causing overflowing which can become a complex and costly problem to fix.

When to have your gutters emptied

This is more apparent in the UK with our wet and windy weather, which is why it is highly necessary to clean your gutters. Most homeowners don’t pay much attention to their gutters, that is until there is a torrential downpour and water is overflowing causing huge floods around the home causing water to seep into the foundations.

One of the most asked questions from many homeowners is when exactly should they have their gutters emptied?

Gutters should be cleaned regularly, we recommend once or twice a year to be more precise, and by a professional cleaner. This will help ensure your gutters remain empty and draining correctly which will prolong the life expectancy of the gutters, PVC gutters have a life expectancy of 25 years but they will last even longer if maintained correctly.

Too much debris being stuck in the gutters and an excess of water can make them a lot heavier. This can cause the fasteners to become damaged which can lead to repairs or even a replacement which can be more costly than regular cleaning sessions.

Homes with little to no trees should be able to get by once a year, while on the other hand homes with more trees around should get by with 2 cleanings per year. We recommend cleaning your gutter at the end of autumn or at the beginning of spring, in the autumn months we expect more leaves falling which can quickly build up in gutters. 

If your home requires some much needed guttering we at BSG Group can clean all types of residential and commercial property throughout London, home counties and the South East with our team of highly trained and professional gutters. Contact us today for a free quote:

Phone: 0208 581 1636

Email: [email protected]

How much does it cost to clean a gutter?

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Gutter Cleaning Costs

The cost of gutter cleaning can vary depending on where you live but you should be looking at a ball park price from £89 for a 2 storey house in the London region. This would be the price you would expect for a high quality and professional gutter cleaning service in London.

Prices can increase depending on number of stories and accessibility.

Clean your gutters either one to three times annually depending on weather and local issues such as number of trees around the house and whether the gutters have covers.

Do you need a gutter cleaning quote? Visit our main gutter cleaning website for a gutter cleaning quote at affordable rates.