Top 4 Signs Your Gutters Need Professional Cleaning This Fall

As the air cools and the leaves start to change, it’s easy to become enchanted with the breathtaking landscape around us. However, as beautiful as the leaves are, they can wreak havoc on your gutters, which must work overtime throughout the fall season. On The Spot Home Services offers professional gutter cleaning to ensure your gutters can effectively do their job. In this article, we’ll explore four signs that your gutters need professional cleaning.

1. Overflowing Gutters During Rainfall

If water is overflowing from your gutters during rainfall, they are likely clogged. Leaves, twigs, and other debris can accumulate in your gutters and prevent the rainwater from flowing, causing it to spill over the sides. This could result in water damage to your home from water pooling around the edge of your roof or your foundation.

2. Visible Buildup of Leaves and Debris

If you can see leaves and debris piling up in your gutters, it's time to get them cleaned out. It doesn't take much for your gutters to become clogged with the storms and falling leaves in the fall season. In addition to potential water damage, debris buildup can attract pests and put your gutters at risk of sagging.

3. Water Stains Along Your Home's Exterior

Another sign that your gutters may be clogged and need to be cleaned is water stains or streaks on your home's exterior. If your gutters are clogged and forcing water to spill over the sides, it will typically run down the side of your house and leave marks. Over time, this can damage your siding, fascia boards, or even your home's foundation.

4. Your Gutters are Sagging or Detached

If your gutters are sagging, they could be weighed down with water and debris and are well past due for cleaning. If they start pulling away from your house, that is a clear sign they are clogged and require immediate attention. If you don't address your sagging gutters right away, you risk further damage and the possibility they will need to be replaced.

Schedule Gutter Cleaning

On The Spot Home Services recommends having your gutters cleaned at least once each year. Our experts will meticulously clean your gutters by hand, blow out the downspouts, and haul away the leaves and debris. Contact us at (317) 348-3229 for more information or to request an estimate for gutter cleaning. We serve Indianapolis and the surrounding areas, including Carmel, Zionsville, Noblesville, Fishers, Westfield, and beyond.