Clean your rain gutters.

12/3/2019 (Permalink)

The snow storm predictions and dusting of snow we did receive this last round of weather is a gentle reminder that the temperatures will be moving to the much colder side within the next month or so. Now is a good time to make sure your rain gutters are free of leaves and debris. The small amount of snow we received will be melting and draining from rooftops and back to the ground . The water draining away needs a clear path free of obstruction and away from the foundations of the home.

An obstructed or blocked rain gutter can create issues to your home and its foundation. If there is a heavy rain storm and the rain gutters are blocked the gutter will overflow and drain along the side of the house into the ground and seep down to the foundation. Freezing temperatures would allow that water to freeze and possibly crack your foundation. There is also the chance that a clogged gutter will freeze and begin to work its way under the overhang of your roof subsequently damaging your roof and during the thawing out process there would be water leaking into your home from the ice dam thawing out. A great way to prevent this from occurring is to have your gutters cleaned on a regular basis. Have your gutters cleaned at least twice a year or if you have many trees around your home , you will need to clean them more often.

Cleaning rain gutters on your home can be an arduous task and if you are not comfortable on a ladder I would recommend having a professional come in a clean the rain gutters for you. According to HomeAdvisor.com the average cost of gutter cleaning is $156 . Single-story homes may cost between $70 and $200. Two-story homes range between $90 and $225 per job. Three or more stories may cost an additional $75 to $200 per service. The service can definitely get a little pricey but is necessary to reduce and prevent damage to your home.

SERVPRO of White Plains and New Rochelle is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for all your water mitigation, fire and soot cleanup, mold remediation and rebuild needs . Call us anytime day or night.