Why Gutter Guards Are Your Solution to Gutter Cleaning
Josh Iron Shell • August 10, 2021
The Negatives of Gutter Cleaning
Gutter cleaning may only happen two or three times a year, but when that day rolls around, wouldn’t you rather not deal with the hassle?
It takes time. Depending on the size of your home, gutter cleaning could end up being an all day chore. That’s a day better spent playing with the kids, going to the gym, or watching the big game. You could be spending those two days out of the year doing your favorite things with your favorite people.
It takes tools.
You’ll need a ladder that's tall enough to reach all of your gutters, in addition to gloves, something to scoop debris, and a bucket. That’s quite a handful to carry up a ladder.
It takes risk. Did you know that as many as 500,000 falls from ladders are reported every year? Around 97% of those occur at home. Ladders can be unreliable and every time you climb one, you’re at risk. With all the tools you’ve got to lug up, it can be an even more precarious position to find yourself in.
It takes money. Maybe you want to avoid climbing a ladder. You might consider hiring a professional to do it for you, but how much does a gutter cleaning service cost? It varies depending on where you live and the size of your home, but the typical range is around $100-250 every time. It may not sound like much in the grand scheme of bills, but $400 a year could be a hefty sum year after year.
How Can Gutter Guards Help?
They offer protection. Gutter guards keep your gutters clean. Having clean gutters helps keep the flow of water off of your roof. Water won't flow over the sides of your gutters and down the walls of your home if there's no leaf clutter or birds' nests to clog them. Overflow can cause damage to the foundation or erode landscaping. More importantly, gutter guards offer protection by eliminating the need for you to climb a ladder.
You have install options. You can install gutter guards yourself or hire a professional to do it for you. Although climbing a ladder is risky, installing gutter guards would mean only having to climb your ladder one last time.
Moving Forward With Gutter Guards
Gutters can sometimes be the last on the to-do list for homeowners. It can seem like a simple task, but there are many negatives with gutter cleaning: it takes time, tools, risk, and money. Consider getting a gutter guard installed to minimize maintenance and maximize protection for your home.
If you don’t want to climb the ladder that one last time, hire The Gutter Connection for your water protection needs.
Gutter cleaning is free with every Gutter Guard installation. Gutter Rx Gutter Guards start at $4.50 per feet. Contact us for a free quote for your home.
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