I like unclogging clogged gutters about as much as plunging a toilet. It’s dirty and messy, but just like a backed up john causes problems, so do clogged gutters. Here’s how to unclog gutters so you can protect your home’s foundation and the rest of the structure.
Is unclogging gutters a DIY job?
On many houses, cleaning clogged gutters is a DIY-able job and in this clogged gutters video we show you some of the ways I’ve found I like to do it so I can get the heck off the roof and ladder and back to whatever it is that’s more pleasant than sticking my hand into a pile of cold, wet leaves.
What to know about how to unclog gutters
A couple of things to look out for if you do decide to clean your own gutters:
- Ladder safety is key. Know how to use a ladder safely (yes, there’s more to it than leaning it up against the house and climbing up. Jut ask any ER doc)
- Even if you don’t have many trees, at least inspect the gutters annually and make sure the downspouts flow with water. You’d be surprised what a kids toy or ball can do to dam up water
- If you get winter and feel like waiting for Spring, think again. Snow that can’t melt and is stuck where it can re-freeze can cause major damage like ice dams.
And if you decide it’s too high or too steep, trust that instinct and find a pro you can trust at HomeAdvisor.
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I “have” my gutters cleaned each spring and fall….not a fan of ladders and or roofs!
Happy New Year to y’all!
gail