Gutters are an integral part of your home’s exterior. They help protect your property from water damage by diverting rainwater away from your foundation and toward the ground. Because gutters are exposed to the elements, they can become clogged with debris and dirt over time. 

If you aren’t cleaning them regularly, this debris can cause them to overflow, which may lead to a host of problems such as leaks and structural damage to your property.  Here are some reasons why gutter cleaning should be a regular part of your home maintenance routine. 

Eliminate Water Damage

The primary reason you need to clean your gutters is to protect your home from water damage. Over time, leaves, twigs, and other debris can build up in your gutters and create a blockage that prevents water from flowing freely into the drain system.  

When this happens, rainwater will back up into your home through the walls or windows instead of flowing away safely down the street. This can cause extensive damage to your home's foundation and interior walls as well as create health hazards if moisture gets into your basement or crawl space. 

Prevent Mold and Mildew

Mold and mildew grow best in dark, moist areas. If you let your gutters get clogged with debris and trash, this can create an ideal environment for mold to form. The mold can then grow into other parts of the house if it isn't cleaned out immediately.

This can cause serious health problems for you and your family. It's best to hire professional gutter cleaners so they can clean out all the debris from your gutters before it has a chance to affect other parts of your home.

Protects Your Roof from Damage 

No matter what type of roof you have, a gutter system is a critical part of protecting your home.  They provide an outlet for water from your roof, making sure that rainwater doesn't destroy your home.

When blocked, water backs up and pools on the roof, which over time can cause the roof to rot. When you think about the potential costs associated with failing roofing material, investing in gutter maintenance seems like a small price to pay for continued damage prevention.

Avoid Pests

Standing water can be a breeding ground for all kinds of insects, including mosquitoes and flies. All three are known to carry harmful diseases. When you let debris collect long enough, water collects at a depth that makes it easy for mosquitoes to lay eggs. Also, without proper cleaning, dead rodents and birds can fall into gutters as well.  

By regularly cleaning gutters with our gutter cleaning service, you can help prevent standing water from building up in your eave’s troughs. This will keep mosquitos and other pests away while keeping your home clean and protected from dangerous wildlife. 

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For more information, contact Sugar Land Premier Roofing at 832-621-4770. We service areas in Sugar Land, Katy, and Houston, TX.