Gutter Cleaning in Summer – Why It’s the Best Time to Stay Ahead of the Weather
August usually has us thinking about barbecues and staycations, not gutter maintenance. While the weather’s kinder and the ladders don’t freeze to your hands, it’s a great moment to get gutters sorted before autumn turns up with wind, rain and leaves. You’d be surprised what ends up in there—leaves, twigs, moss and the odd lost ball. Once the downpours start, that build-up often sends water over the edge, and that’s when damp patches and drips begin. A clean now saves headaches later.
What Happens If Gutters Are Blocked?
Most of us only notice gutters when there’s a problem. If water can’t drain, it will find another route—usually down walls, into roof edges or onto paths. That can cause:
• Stains down external walls
• Moisture at rooflines and in loft spaces
• Damp patches indoors
• Damage to fascias, soffits and brickwork
• Slippery paths and steps where water constantly drips
It’s far cheaper and easier to prevent issues than to put things right after the damage is done.
Why Summer is the Safest Time to Clear Gutters
• Dry days make working at height safer
• Dry debris lifts out quickly
• Longer daylight helps spot small faults
• No frozen pipes or icy surfaces to contend with
In short, it’s a sensible window of time to make sure everything flows before the first big fall of leaves.
It’s Not Just Gutters Up There
When we clear gutters, we also check:
• Downpipes are running freely
• Brackets are solid and level
• Fascias and soffits are in good shape
We get rid of the waste away, too—no piles left on your drive or lawn, we can either use your own green recycling bins
Make Life Easier With a Service Plan
Plenty of homeowners book an annual visit and forget about it. We’ll send a heads-up before we arrive, work safely, and keep everything tidy. No ladders for you, no reminders to set. Did you know too that at Pristine Clean we offer maintanecne packages to help you not only keep on top of these things but they allow you to forget about it as we will remind you. You can learn more HERE
For simple, practical tips on keeping on top of things, have a read of our guide: 3 Ways to make gutter cleaning less of a chore
If you’d like everything checked before the wetter months set in, this is the time to do it.
Get in touch for a quick quote and we’ll handle the rest.
