There’s a good chance your gutters are clogged and could cause some serious (and expensive) damage to your home. Here are three reasons to clean your gutters now:
- Prevent water damage. Water that does not drain properly from your gutters can lead to rot on roofing, siding or interior walls. It can also cause water damage in the basement and ultimately damage the foundation.
- Protect your gutter investment. The weight of the debris and standing water can cause your gutters to sag or pull away from your home.
- Reduce pest infestation. Dirty gutters make desirable homes for mosquitos, rodents, birds, wasps and other pests.
Fall and winter debris, like leaves, twigs, nests and seeds, funnel into gutters, aided by spring rainfall or snow melt. They expand into a cement-like wad that plugs downspouts and causes water to run down the sides of the house and even into your basement.
Water damage can be costly. According to Angi, the average amount homeowners will pay in water damage repairs is $7,681 – with a range from $2,404 and $12,958.
Don’t be tempted to do it yourself
Unfortunately, many homeowners think it’s an easy job and they can do it themselves. Statistics say otherwise. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that over 80,000 people fall and get injured annually from gutter cleaning, requiring immediate medical care.
The biggest causes of falls are unstable ladders, power lines, and clothing snags. Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, with many incidents occurring from heights such as roofs and ladders. According to CDC data, medical costs for fall injuries in the United States total about $31 billion annually, with hospital costs accounting for roughly two-thirds of that total. Do-it-yourselfers also risk damaging gutters by resting ladders directly on them, cutting hands on sharp gutter pieces, and getting clothes filthy.
Hiring a professional gutter cleaner is immensely cheaper, cleaner, healthier…and less debilitating!
In other words, don’t try gutter cleaning on your own.
Why choose Details & Dixon’s for gutter cleaning
Details & Dixon’s sets the standard for gutter cleaning. You should expect:
- Remove debris from inside gutters by hand or blower (not using a power washer)
- Check and clear downspouts, using a blower rather than water if necessary
- Carry liability and worker’s compensation insurance
- Pricing and scheduling over the phone, without an in-home sales visit.
- Professionally trained technicians who bring state-of-the-art equipment.
- Satisfaction guarantees, promising to show up on time and ensure your complete satisfaction.
Because Details & Dixon’s also provides house cleaning, carpet and rug cleaning, window cleaning, pressure and soft washing, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and seasonal services such as ice dam and roof snow removal, you can fold gutter cleaning visits into a broader yearly plan.
One call cleans it all. Guaranteed.
Look for our third-party endorsements for house cleaning from Angi, Better Business Bureau, Home Advisor, and Thumbtack.
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