Gutter cleaning plays an essential role when it comes to maintaining your home, especially here on Vancouver Island where we have an abundance of leaves, needles, and rain! The primary job of gutters is to prevent foundation flooding and instead directing the water to flow to a controlled destination where it can drain safely. When gutters get clogged they can overflow and cause all sorts of water damage to your home, as well as increasing the likelihood they will freeze and burst. Gutters that are full of debris and water can also become a breeding ground for unwanted pests such as insects, mosquitoes and rodents. Believe it or not but we have found multiple dead birds backing up gutters. Yuck!

So how can B&B Exteriors help when it comes to maintaining your gutters? All of our technicians are highly trained in all things gutters, so we know our way around them inside and out.

• Safety first! Before commencing any job we do a full walk around to determine where to put the ladder (standoffs are used to protect gutters by resting the ladder on the roof line), and fall protection equipment is secured when needed. Once we are good to go, we take some before pictures to compare with the final product and then its time for the clean.

• We start out by hand removing or blowing off any branches, leaves, and debris that might be sitting on the roof. We do this to make sure that when we leave the gutters don't just get filled back up again.

• Next we clean out the gutters by hand. This allows us to get up close and personal with the dirty gutters, leaving absolutely nothing behind and extending the time between needed cleans! If we get any dropping on the ground or make any mess at all, we will always clean it right up once we are done!

• Following that we then flush out the downspouts to ensure proper drainage and that the gutters have proper flow. This stage comes with a free maintenance check and a full rundown of the condition of your gutters!

• Finally, once everything has been cleaned and tested to our standards, we take some more pictures to show our clients. This guarantees satisfaction and peace of mind knowing that it was money well spent!

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Gutter cleaning should be done at least 1-2 times a year depending on your area. This can be difficult and daunting to homeowners, and takes valuable time. That's why you call B&B Exteriors for professional, efficient and high quality cleanings. If you are in need of any gutter cleaning, give us a call and let us "Bring you the Best"!

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