How to Clean Your Gutters

Gutter cleaning

Guttering and down-pipes that are free of blockages allow water to effectively drain from a property and can avoid costly repairs in the future.

Gutter cleaning is therefore an essential part of your property’s maintenance schedule. But, for most people, it’s often one of the last things on your mind! That is, until that drip, drip, drip starts to keep you up at night. So you’ve made your mind up - you need to get your gutters cleaned!

What are your options?

Gutter cleaning in and of itself is simple - take the mud, debris, leaves and the rest of it from your property’s guttering and dispose of it. Removing these things allows the rainwater to flow effectively from your gutters and avoids costly repair bills further down the line. Oh, and it stops that annoying drip!

Traditionally, a ladder and bucket would be used to clean gutters and is often the go-to DIY method. This requires little further explanation, but you can read more on other ways to clean your gutters here.

Erm - all the way up there?!

We’re afraid so! Gutter cleaning, without the use of expensive equipment, is something that will have to be undertaken using a ladder and bucket for most. Needless to add - there are always dangers when working on a ladder. We would always advise due diligence when working at height and somebody to foot the bottom of your ladder to minimise the risk of the ladders feet ‘kicking out’. There is a useful guide from HSE on ladder safety and best practice that you can see by clicking here.

Is there another way?

Hiring a professional gutter cleaner helps take the risk out of cleaning your gutters. With years of experience, top-of-the range equipment and award-winning service, KB Gutter Cleaning would be happy to help. Fill out our online enquiry form to request a quote today!