Even though it is currently June in the Burlington NC area, soon it will be Fall. The leaves will turn and the beautiful colors will abound. Unfortunately with that come all the falling leaves which begin to clog and damage many gutters and cause tons of gutter damage and rain damage in our area. Gutter repair, clogged gutters and gutter cleaning Burlington are all services that we assist many property owners with here at Burlington Handyman Services. Neglecting your gutters can turn out to be a bad mistake for many reasons. Rainwater can not only damage gutters, but also damage the structure and integrity of the property itself. Standing water in gutters is also a great place for flies, mosquitoes and other pests to breed and cause other problems related to gutter cleaning, gutter replacement and gutter repairs. So, let's talk further about keeping clean gutters!

Gutter cleaning is simply the process of being pro-active by removing any debris, leaves, dirt or whatever else might be caught up in your gutters and downspouts. You want to always be sure that your gutter system is operating freely and that the rainwater will run freely from the roof down to the ground. Someone, either a professional that you hire, or yourself needs to remove all the debris and stuff by hand or machine. Once everything has been removed, the gutter system will be ready to be rinsed out in order to catch any remaining particles of dirt so that when it does rain again everything will flow smoothly, with no stoppages.

Your gutter system is made up of several various components. They are designed to get the rain water from the roof areas and funneled through the system of gutters and downspouts and then ultimately safely away from the home itself. So, you have the gutters, end caps, fascia brackets, downspouts and elbows, all working together to keep the water flowing.

Cleaned out and free flowing rain gutters are very important to the property owner. When they are clogged with twigs, branches, leaves and dirt, they are prevented from working and damage to the guttering systems and to the property itself can and will occur.

Clear gutters provide many benefits. First, they get the rainwater from the roof and out into the yard, away from the structure. They help keep water out of the basement and off the basement walls and foundation. They help to protect the integrity of the windows and sills by minimizing moisture and condensation. Prolonging the life of your windows is a huge savings in itself! Proper guttering also protects all exterior and interior walls from being damaged from excessive and /or heavy rains and storms. Gutters also help prevent damage to the roof of the structure. Roof damage is another expensive home repair. Free flowing gutters will help carry rainwater off the roof and away from the property. Clogged gutters can trap rainwater and the excess water can begin to collect on different parts of the roof, causing issues like rotting, loosened shingles, water leaks or flooding inside the home and more. Clogged draining systems/gutters can also ruin your property's exterior. When shingles, soffits and facias get waterlogged, problems like algae, mold and mildew begin to occur. Paint starts peeling, gutters are pulled away from the home and gaps appear. The damage become a viscous cycle. When you have excessive amounts of saturation of water near and against the property's foundation, more problems occur. Windows and doors won't close properly. Floors are damaged, cracked and become warped and uneven. Drywall can become damaged and cracked. Mold and mildew and odor issues arise. Now health and safety issues are at your door as well. Lastly, lets not forget that pests and insects love to breed in and inhabit standing water. Birds, squirrels and insects love to nest in the gutters. The next thing you know, they are all taking up residence in your attic and it's time to call animal control!

In summary, keep your gutters cleaned at least annually. Install gutter guards. Hire a professional gutter cleaning service in Burlington NC. We can help!