The Importance of Gutter and Roof Cleaning
Gutter and roof cleaning is just one of the services our recommended experts can offer clients, and it is a vital part of maintaining any home or business. Experienced professionals take pride in providing an efficient and reliable service, so whether you need an annual clean or emergency gutter repair, a professional team is ideally suited to help. If you’re still not convinced about the merits of gutter and roof cleaning, here, we’ll explore why it is so important for your property.
Safeguarding Your Building Structure
If your gutters are clogged or damaged, it can cause a variety of problems for your home or business. Even a tiny leak or crack can create major and costly issues. As debris accumulates in your gutters, it prevents water from flowing away from your building, and it will pool. This standing water will start to penetrate your roof and cause damp issues. If left unchecked, the damp conditions may encourage rot of your roofing materials and allow mould or mildew to develop inside. Additionally, the escaping water will start to accumulate around the foundation of your building, allowing a slow seepage that could eventually weaken your overall building structure.
Damp Protection
Damaged gutters lead to an accumulation of water, and any blockages will mean that the water has no place to go. In addition to causing cracked foundations and rotting roof materials, this water can cause penetrating damp that can affect almost any area of your property. You may start to notice mould appearing on external walls or mildew developing on plaster, insulation or other materials.
Discouraging Pests
When there is excess water and damp affecting your home or business, it not only impacts the foundations and brickwork of the building, but it can also cause wood to rot. Rotting wood creates a perfect environment for a variety of pests. Insects, rats, mice and a number of other pests find rotting wood ideal living conditions, creating potential pest infestation problems inside your home.
Money Saving
While having your gutters and roof regularly cleaned may seem like an extra expense, it may actually offer money saving benefits. This type of task is considered preventative maintenance that can save money in the medium to long term. Blocked, damaged or a poorly maintained gutter can cause a number of issues to your property and it is likely that this will require disruptive and expensive remedial work to correct. So, the small expense of having your gutter and roof cleaned can easily pay for itself as you can minimise the risk of costly problems developing.
Gutter and roof cleaning typically includes removal of all debris, cleaning the debris from your roof and repositioning your gutters. Our recommended experts will also inspect your soffits and fascia boards for any signs of damage that may need repaired or replaced.
If you are considering having your gutters and roof cleaned, you can rely on our recommended professionals. These experts have expertise in all aspects of roof maintenance, installation, and repair, including gutter and roof cleaning. The team would be delighted to answer any queries you may have to ensure that your property is protected.
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Friendly and helpful. Kept to appointment arranged. Quoted for work required. Seems very reasonable.
Clarke
Warren was very helpful, knowledgeable and efficient in helping with my roof problem . He arrived same day and was a very reasonable price. Can highly recommend!
Gary Rampton
Paul and his team did an excellent job on our roof repairing storm damage and fitting dry ridge and verge systems. He is very knowledgeable and uses top quality materials. He is also friendly and polite. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to friends and family.
Andrew S.
Mark did a great job and handled everything professionally- wasn’t the cheapest but price was reasonable . A proper quote rather than a verbal estimate. Will definitely definitely use him again.
Michael Lee
I made contact with Ashley after suffering roof damage during the recent storms. I was asked to send a photo of the damage and he responded with an estimate, which I accepted. Within two days he came as promised and made a very good repair to damaged roof tiles. My neighbours all agree that his work looks excellent.
David Rivett
Fantastic service, we had an emergency that although couldn’t be fully resolved immediately, they made sure it was watertight in the meantime. Now the job is finished and I am so pleased. Would recommend these experienced knowledgeable and nice guys to any one for their services. Thanks!
Emmy Callaghan
The service from Mark was first class. We received a quote for the repair work required as a result of storm Eunice the same day I requested his roofing repair service. He visited and completed the necessary work the next day.
David Funge
100% happy . Mark and Ashley were excellent very fast responding to our call after storm Eunice . They have high standards of workmanship are trustworthy and friendly deserve all praise given. Will be our chosen business for any future work.
David Hodgkin
We phoned Micheal on a Friday evening, he come out Saturday Morning at 9.30, we had a few roof tiles slip, he did the work, to a high standard, he even removed some moss what was sitting on the top guttering, which could of caused another problem, Michael is a Calm , easy to talk to man, who listens , he also tells you , what the problem is , how his going to fix it, and a very reasonable price. I will definitely recommend him to anyone. His already done my neighbours slipped tiles.
Mandy Walsh
Good efficient service but at a price!
Robin Hind
Paul is a really nice guy. He gave a sensible quote for the job and stuck to it. He carried out the work on the day and time that he'd promised. Everything quoted for was carried out to the letter and the site was left clean and tidy.
Paul Adams
Very prompt and quick service. All work carried out as per quote within a few days. Would recommend.
Beverley Sinden
Excellent service
Trevor
Michael was there when I needed my roof fixed, he came round in short notice gave me a price and was there fixing the leak whilst I was sleeping after my nightshift, when I awoke the job was done, I hope Michael will be there for me again if I need him in the future. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family. He is a good and reliable honest tradesman.
Steve
Cannot fault the work done on the roof. The men who carried out our roof repair and maintenance did so to a very high standard.
Neil Mousley
Warren did a super job for me, sorting out my broken tile and gutters quickly and without fuss. Wouldn't hesitate to use again, thank you.
Lesley R
Warren responded very quickly, was able to come the same day to take a look at and eventually repair a leaky roof. Very knowledgable and professional. And the leak is fixed!
Diane
Paul Williams got in touch when he said he would, gave the quote and did the job within reasonable time, somewhat set back by the weather. He was very easy to deal with and responded immediately to my emails. Full marks for that! I will use him again if I have a problem.
Hedli Tanner
Thoroughly recommend Paul. Contacted Paul after another roofer left us with a leaking flat roof and was unable to resolve the issue. Paul replaced the flat roof and no more leak. Would definitely use him again
Jennifer Simmonds
5 tiles replaced and gutter work including facias and gutter cleaning. Michael from MK maintenance carried out some work on my mum’s house done a great job and would highly recommend very clean and tidy and we would definitely use for further work and to recommend to family and friends thanks.
Michael Lorefice
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