Blocked gutters are a cheap problem that becomes an expensive one in a single storm.
Once a year, before the rains
For most Gauteng properties, once a year is enough — and the right month is September, before the summer storms arrive. Properties under large trees, particularly older suburbs with mature plane and oak trees, generally need attention twice a year.
What blocked gutters actually cost you
Water that cannot run through a gutter goes over the edge, and everything downstream of that gets expensive:
- Water tracking down walls, causing damp and paint failure
- Saturated soil against foundations
- Rotting fascia boards and rusting brackets
- Overflow into ceilings where the gutter backs up under the roof sheet
Doing it safely
Gutter cleaning means working at height, which is where most DIY property maintenance injuries happen. Use proper ladder footing, never overreach, and if the roof pitch or access looks marginal, get someone with the right equipment to do it.
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