What happens if you never clean your townhouse gutters?

How often do you need to clean your gutters?

If you want to keep them in good condition, plan to clean and tune up your gutters once or twice annually. Check for loose or missing fasteners and repair to keep your gutters fitting snug on your townhouse. Overloaded gutters with debris build-up or even heavy snow can cause screws to loosen and your gutters to detach from your home.

Why do townhouses have fewer gutter issues?

Without trees in your yard, you do not have to worry about your gutters getting showered with leaves every Fall. It is rare to see a large oak or hickory tree in the yard of a townhouse like you often see in the yard of a single-family home. Townhouse owners have fewer gutter issues because it takes longer for debris to accumulate in their gutters and downspouts.

How much does a gutter cleaning cost?

Lucky you, a gutter cleaning for a townhouse typically costs less than a single-family home because it takes less time to complete. When you hire a roofer to clean your gutters know that you are paying for the travel time to your residence and the labor for a roofing crew. Cut down on travel time costs by hiring a local roofer. Northern Virginia residents can contact Virginia Roofing Corporation for gutter cleanings and tune-ups here.

What if you have a 3-story or a 4-story townhouse?

In northern Virginia it is common to find 3 and 4-story townhouses. Due to their height, these houses often require a 60-foot extension ladder to safely access the gutters. A two-man roofing crew and an additional roofer is OSHA required for safe use of a 60-foot ladder. Do not try to DIY a gutter cleaning on a townhouse of this height, contact your local roofer.