Also, did you know that you may be liable if the person or company you hire does not carry proper personal liability and worker’s compensation insurance?

Some people allow anyone who knocks on the door, to get on their roof to do cleanings with no thought as to what will happen if they get hurt. Protect yourself, only allow professionals who are licensed and insured experts, like Action Gutter, to clean your gutters.

When it comes to high-quality Atlanta Gutter Cleaning, Action Gutter is the company you will want on your roof.

Proper Gutter Installation

Great care must be taken in making sure the fastener goes into the rafter – here is why choosing a reputable Atlanta gutter company is so important. The original installer probably missed the rafters and the spikes were driven through the gutter board into nothing.

How Action Gutter Can Correct this Gutter Problem

We can perform what is called a “relevel” to correct these problem areas. This process involves rehanging your gutters properly and then testing for proper drainage. Action Gutter will reposition your gutters until the gutters slope at 1″ for every 20 feet of gutter.

If your gutters are pulling away from your home, be sure to mention this issue when you contact Action Gutter for your free, no obligation, estimate.

Most gutters are originally hung before the roof gets shingled or they are nailed to the fascia with a hanger or a spike. When the original installation starts to deteriorate, we can re-hang your faulty gutter areas with hangers that are very secure, yet barely visible.

If you have issues with the nails or spikes on your gutters coming loose, be sure to mention it when you contact Action Gutter for a free gutter cleaning estimate.

Why Don’t Gutter Covers Work?

Smaller debris gets into the gutter or fills the narrow opening and causes clogs and overflows. Approximately every 3 weeks we tear down these overpriced, clogged, usually not cleanable systems to install new gutters for frustrated customers.

Are Gutter Covers Cost Efficient?

These covers can cost over $13-21.00 per foot compared to gutter guards at around $2.00-3.50 per foot. Every time I see the Mall or Costco display for these flawed systems with the “hardest flow in 100 years” I cringe, because the area drained is only a few square feet.

Every house is different in its drainage needs and a mall display cannot fairly represent the differing square footages of roof area drained.

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What is the Best Way to Ensure Properly Working Gutters?

Having your gutters cleaned twice a year by a dependable gutter cleaning service such as Action Gutter is the most cost-effective and efficient way to ensure the gutter system on your home continues to function properly.

Don’t just take our word for it, here is a Washington Post Article on Gutter Screening systems and their effectiveness.

A visual examination from an upstairs dormer window showed the gutter guards appeared to be clear of debris. But a trek up the ladder to look under the guards revealed they were hiding a very big problem.

The Washington Post Article goes on to say more about potential hazards of not having your gutters cleaned, even if you have a gutter screening system.

Once gutters become loaded with debris, water flows over the gutter’s edge, potentially soaking basements, damaging landscaping, rotting fascia boards, saturating insulation and fostering the growth of mold and algae.

Gutter Screens

Screens will keep most large debris such as leaves and twigs out of the gutters and helps to prevent overflows from new debris that falls between cleanings. Debris can also rest on top of the screens and must be cleared to prevent roof rot.

Gutter Guards

Not only are these gutter guard systems expensive, they don’t relieve the homeowner of regular gutter cleaning needs. Products such as Gutter Helmet can cost a homeowner in excess of $9 per linear foot.

Check out this article regarding the cost effectiveness of gutter guards:

Gutter Guards vs Gutter Cleaning – Cost Analysis

Gutter Cleaning – Most Cost Effective Gutter Maintenance

Having your gutters cleaned twice a year is most effective gutter maintenance you can take to protect your highly valuable asset – your home.

Action Gutter gutter cleaning is a cost-effective solution with twice a year service costing much less than having over-priced and ineffective gutter guards installed. Regular cleaning of your gutters is the cheapest and most effective way to avoid overflow problems.

Homeowner Gutter Maintenance Tips

Make sure your gutters are expelling water away from your home. Standing water can cause real issues for your home costing thousands of dollars to repair.

If run-off water from your downspouts is standing too close to the structure of your home, consider installing downspout extenders.

An occasional check of your home gutter system for rust, holes, or leaks is a good maintenance precaution, too.

Gutter Cleaning Schedule

We recommend cleaning your gutters a minimum of 2 times per year, to prevent clogs in your gutter system.

Spring blossoms usually fall throughout April, summer debris falls through the summer due to windy thunderstorms, and fall leaves are usually down about November 15. Plan your twice-a-year gutter cleaning around the seasons for best results.

Fact is, the gutters on your home serve a critical service for your home. It doesn’t take long for improperly working or clogged gutters to show wear and tear on your home and devalue your investment.

Issues Caused by Clogged Gutters

1. Leaking Basements and Cracked Foundations:  Clogged gutters are the number one cause of basement water problems.  Roof water overflows and accumulates around the foundation.  If this happens, basement leaks may be moments away, and excess water against the foundation can weaken the footings and lead to cracks. 
2. Rotted Wood:  When gutters have debris piled up above the flashing or shingle line, the debris can hold moisture on the fascia board.  The moisture can also affect the roof sheathing and framing beyond the fascia.  The debris acts like a wick and brings water in the bottom of the gutter up to the fascia.  Many homeowners have spent THOUSANDS of dollars replacing rotted wood that an inexpensive professional gutter cleaning by Action Gutter could have prevented. 
3. Animals and Wood Destroying Insects:  Lack of cleaning will also cause water to pond in areas dammed by debris.  This condition is ideal for breeding mosquitoes. Bugs love moisture.  Plants, birds, insects and even mice will make a home in gutter debris.  
4. Sagging Driveways:  Clogged gutters and downspouts can also cause driveway and walkways to sag and crack. 

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“Must Do” Maintenance to protect your investment

Do not overlook the importance that clean gutters have on keeping your home water drainage system running smoothly and effectively. Water Damage can be costly, often thousands of dollars. Gutter Cleaning is Preventative Maintenace on one of your most valuable assests, your home. Getting your gutters cleaned from Action Gutter is very cost effective, with bi-yearly service cost averaging less than installing many of the mostly ineffective gutter screening systems.