Gutter cleaning is one of those home improvement projects that requires a ladder and climbing to areas near you roof base to get the job done. Many homeowners aren’t comfortable with heights, so they turn to a professional service to perform the work. Knowing when to clean out the gutters will require you to follow the seasons, but sometimes it’s easy to forget. Below is a helpful list of signs to look out for.

3 You Should Call a Gutter Cleaning Service

1. Sagging Gutters

Over time, tree limbs, leaves, rocks, and debris can weigh down your gutters if left unchecked. The weight can cause gutters to sag and begin to detach. If you discover sagging or detached gutters it’s time for a gutter cleaning and possibly repairs or replacement.

2. Animals Are Using It as a Home

While it may look cute to see a bird nesting in your gutters, the debris will clog up your gutters and cause leaks that can damage your roofing. Gutters can also attract other animals like squirrels, raccoons, mice, etc.,  looking for a warm shelter. If you spot animals in or around your gutter system, it’s time to take a peek and see what’s going on up there. A thorough cleaning is likely necessary.

3. Water is Flowing From the Sides

The gutter system works by guiding water off your roof and through a  downspout channel where it can be safely directed to the ground level and dispersed away from your home’s roofing and foundation. If the gutters are clogged with debris, when it rains the water will be expelled from the sides or wherever it can find an opening. The spilling water can erode your roofing and damage the foundation if left uncleaned.

Gutter cleaning is an important home improvement project that helps your home maintenance run more smoothly. The specialists at Window Butler in Cincinnati, OH, can help get your system back on track with gutter and downspout cleaning. They also provide pressure washing and commercial and residential window cleaning. Call  (513) 375-5531 or find them online to learn more about their wide variety of services.