What is vacuum gutter cleaning?
It is the removal of debris from the gutter using specialist vacuum equipment. In the same context just as if someone walked leaves and mud in from outside and onto your carpet, everyone would reach for the vacuum system. The vacuum cleaner system is chosen as it is designed for the cleaning procedure, it goes directly to the source, then transfers the debris via an enclosed tube to a waste container for clean, fast and neat disposal. You would certainly not use a blower vacuum to clean the carpet!
Why do I need my gutters cleaned?
Blocked gutters are costly and can cause serious damage. Gutters that are free from obstruction drain water away efficiently. This stops water overflowing causing potential water damage to the building to which the gutter is a fixed or a slip hazard to the surfaces below. In a bushfire season, NSW Fire Brigade recommends the emptying of gutters to limit fire taking hold in the dried leaves and twigs on your roof. Moreover, kerb appeal what says more about you than you best asset your home where you reside. Forests growing from your eaves and gutters indicates an unloved home. Renting, selling or living in, clean houses are the preferred options for most people.
Why can I not clean my gutters?
Just as one can pull their own teeth out if they are wobbly or loose, most people choose dentists as an option. The high number of deaths and injuries sustained from working at heights, especially climbing ladders and slippery roofs. Professional accredited working at height specialists work, safer, faster and more effectively whilst they minimize risk to your house (roof tiles and gutters damage) and most importantly remove any risk to loved ones and yourselves.
How do I choose the right gutter cleaners who will not take advantage of me or cause costly damage to my property?
I would suggest the followings:
Use referrals recommended by friends or neighbours; ask the company to provide examples from previous work; ask for a written no-obligation quote; ensure there is no pressure sell or immediate deadline; ask for proof of competency, such as working with heights certificate and any related qualifications; look at their task specific equipment as this affects the ability to do the job; the person/s actually attending to carry out the work should be able to readily and clearly explain what they are doing, they should always wear and use appropriate safety gear and ensure the area of work is safe; and lastly but most importantly are they friendly and approachable, After all they are at your home so, grumpy scary people need not apply!
Will I have work carried out even if I do not need it?
At leaf it 2 us, we pride ourselves on being the honest and value for money service that we would use and recommend ourselves. With our latest equipment selected and at hand specific to the needs of the service being carried out, It is not in our interests or our reputation to pretend to clean. We are in too much demand to sit on your gutters or solar panels fake cleaning. As such before and after photos and or videos form part of our standard practice for your additional peace of mind.