Homes of all ages benefit greatly from regular gutter inspections. The team at Gardner Services of Frankfort, KY have the skills and equipment necessary to help you protect your home from water damage and boost its curb appeal. For over 20 years, Gardner Services has been providing a wide range of home improvement services, with a particular focus on gutter maintenance, installation, and inspections.

If your gutters haven’t been working as well as they used to, the trained experts at Gardner Services will inspect your gutters and identify potential problems such as clogs, leaks, and insufficient drainage. Left untreated, these issues can cause serious damage to your home’s walls and foundation due to soil saturation, erosion, and acidification from decaying plant material. 

Soft soil that has been saturated with water becomes very heavy. Over time, this soil pushes against the lowest levels of your house, which can lead to cracking in your basement or first-floor walls. Additionally, soil that has worn away, or eroded, can cause your foundation to settle, which can lead to cracked walls and chimneys, as well as warped floors. In both of these situations, cracks in your walls or foundation can channel moisture into the house, encouraging mold and mildew growth.

Decaying plants can also wreak havoc on your gutters and house. Plant material such as leaves, twigs, and seed pods often become acidic as they break down which can eat away at the metal lining of your gutters, and can cause similar damage to natural stone and concrete that may be part of or close to your house. Plant debris buildup can also contribute to clogs that negatively impact the performance of your gutters and downspouts. The additional weight of plant debris can also cause your gutters to fall off the exterior of your house. Although this material can be cleaned out of gutters, installing a leaf guard is the easiest way to prevent plant buildup in the first place.

Gardner Services performs gutter maintenance and inspections all year long, including gutter cleaning and repair services. These inspections are available free of charge so call (502) 682-3373 to schedule an appointment. Visit Gardner Services online to learn more about their other home improvement services.