Rain Gutter Cleaning
Gutter cleaning in Central Texas
Gutter cleaning from Gutters Made Easy is more than scooping leaves. We clear the debris out of every run by hand, flush each downspout to make sure it drains, and then check the gutter itself for leaking joints, loose hangers and spots that hold water. You get clean gutters and a straight answer about their condition, from a local company that installs and repairs gutters for a living.
Central Texas trees keep us busy. Live oaks drop their leaves and tassels in spring, pecans and cedar elms shed in fall, and cedar and shingle grit settle in between. We clean gutters for homeowners in Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, Wimberley and Austin, and down through New Braunfels to the cedar-covered lots around Canyon Lake, where Comal County homes under heavy tree cover often need it more than once a year.
Why professional gutter cleaning matters
Damaged fascia, soffit and roofs
Clogged rain gutters can damage your home’s exterior in a variety of ways. Excess water can seep into the soffit, fascia, or wooden framing and cause it to rot. Water may also flow back up onto the roof and under the shingles, penetrating the layers below and seeping into the home through the ceilings and walls.
Termites, mosquitoes and other pests
Because termites need water to thrive, rain gutters that deposit excess water near the house lure the insects and encourage termite infestation. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water and are therefore attracted to the standing water that collects in clogged gutters. In fact, the water in clogged gutters can also invite and sustain a variety of other pests that would like to nest in your attic, including birds, squirrels, and mice.
Undermined driveways, patios and walkways
Water spilling over a clogged gutter soaks the ground next to the house and can wash out the soil under driveways, patios and walkways. Once that base is gone, concrete, asphalt and pavers are no longer fully supported, and they settle and crack. If you already see that kind of damage, have the gutter and downspout problems fixed before you pay to replace the slab or the pavers.
Water at the slab and crawl space
A clogged gutter dumps the roof’s water right at the base of the house instead of carrying it to a downspout. On a slab home that means wet soil against the foundation and water creeping under the door thresholds. On pier and beam homes it means a damp crawl space, which invites mold, mildew and water damage to the framing under the floor.
Cracked foundations
Much of Central Texas sits on clay soil that swells when it gets wet and shrinks when it dries. When overflowing gutters soak one side of the house and not the other, the slab moves unevenly, and that is how foundation cracks start. Foundation repair costs far more than keeping the gutters clear, which is why we recommend cleaning at least twice a year.
What our gutter cleaning services include
- Clearing leaves, tassels, seed pods and roof grit from every gutter run by hand
- Flushing each downspout with water and clearing any clog in the elbows
- Checking the joints, end caps and corners for leaks
- Checking hangers and the slope of each run for sagging or standing water
- Letting you know what we found before we leave
If the inspection turns up a sagging run, a leaking corner or a crushed downspout, our gutter repair crew can take care of it, so you are not hunting for a second contractor.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
For most homes here, twice a year: once in late spring after the live oaks finish dropping, and once in late fall or early winter after the rest of the leaves come down. Homes with big trees right over the roofline may need a third visit, and any home should get a look after a major storm. The goal is to have clear gutters going into the spring storms and the fall rains, when Central Texas gets most of its heavy downpours.
What does gutter cleaning cost?
The price depends on how many linear feet of gutter you have, whether the home is one or two stories, how packed the gutters are, and whether there are guards to remove and reinstall. We give you a free estimate up front so there are no surprises, and you can book a regular schedule so the gutters never get to the overflowing stage.
Cleaning, guards and the rest of the exterior
If you are tired of paying for cleanings or climbing a ladder every season, leaf guards installed over your gutters cut the work down to an occasional rinse. Gutter guards do not make a gutter system maintenance-free, but they keep the big debris out.
Clogged gutters also leave black streaks down the face of the gutter and dark stains on the fascia and siding. If you want those gone too, ask about washing the gutters, fascia and siding at the same visit.
Our Service Areas
We proudly serve a wide range of towns and communities, making sure every home and business benefits from our professional rain gutter services.
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