Cleaning gutters is key to maintaining a well-running property. Leaving your guttering untouched for long periods can lead to more serious issues, such as blockages and dampness, which can result in your business being financially disadvantaged.

So, how do you clean your gutters?

• Find the reason for any blockages (leaves, plant growth, etc.)

• Manually remove with a trowel, or your hands

• Flush out the gutters using a hose pipe
• Scrub off any remaining grime

Or, contact commercial gutter cleaning services, like us here at iClean!

In this blog, we will go through everything you need to know about gutter maintenance for your company, from high-rise guttering to how to clean your gutters without a ladder. Read on to find out more.

Why Gutter Cleaning Is Important

Maintaining clean and clear gutters is advantageous for any business, as blocked gutters can lead to more serious structural problems. A blocked gutter results in stagnant water, which can cause the following issues:

Water Damage To Interior And Exterior Walls

Stagnant water held for long periods along your building’s guttering can eventually travel down tiny cracks in your walls. This results in that nasty water staining – not ideal for any customers or employees to see.

Foundation Cracks And Erosion

Water pooling due to poor drainage can be detrimental to your property’s foundation. This unnecessarily results in a pricey repair job when it is so easy to prevent in the first place.

Roof Damage

Should your rainwater have nowhere to run due to blocked guttering, your roof can become rotten or leaky.

Uninvited Guests

Leaves tend to collect in gutters, and if these remain for long periods of time, getting damper and damper, leaf rot can occur. This leaf rot is very attractive to rodents and pests, which can result in much bigger issues than a clogged gutter.

iClean can provide you with a top-quality cleaning service for your business. Read a recent case study below:

We recently completed a commercial gutter cleaning project in Altrincham near Manchester. Our experienced team cleaned the gutters by hand using access from a truck-mounted platform. In addition to this, traffic management was deployed due to the location of the property and to allow for as little disruption as possible. As a result, the job was fully completed within 1 day, and the customer was left happy with the results.

How To Tell If You Have Blocked Gutters

Just because your guttering is often out of sight, doesn’t mean it should be out of mind. Be sure to stay vigilant in checking for the following telltale signs that you have blocked gutters:

• Water overflow

• Sagging gutters

• Water pooling

• Staining and mildew

• Increase in pests

• Plant growth
• Internal leaking and cracking

Most of these signs can be spotted from the ground or from inside, even in high-rise properties. Be sure to keep your eye out and check every few weeks.

Benefits Of Gutter Cleaning

Gutters are the culprit of so many structural and aesthetic issues in a property; it’s a no-brainer to get them checked. Read on to learn some of the most beneficial results from gutter cleaning.

Money Saving

If you stay on top of cleaning your gutters, larger drainage problems can be nipped in the bud before they even happen. Resulting in more money to go towards what’s important, rather than to pest exterminators or mildew removal.

Time Saving

Similarly, following our tips on guttering below can save you multitudes of time in the long run, when you have to close the office for a few days to fix leaks!

• Blocked Gutter Checks – every month or so
• Gutter Cleaning – Four times per year

Keeping Up Appearances

You work so hard day to day to ensure your company standards are high, so why should that stop when it comes to your company building?

Maintaining clean and clear guttering ensures the exterior of your property remains pristine, clear from water damage or cracking, and the interior stays customer-ready at all times.

Contact us today to elevate your business’s appearance on 0333 370 8128.

How Often Do You Need To Clean Your Gutters?

Generally, it is recommended to clean your gutters twice a year. However, here at iClean, we believe that is not enough.

In Britain, wind and rain are so common that fixing the damage only twice a year just isn’t enough. This is why we advise getting that ladder out or booking gutter cleaning services at least four times per year.

Commercial Gutter Cleaning Equipment

Commercial gutters require commercial-grade equipment; this is where we come in. Here at iClean, you can expect a top-quality service, starting from the tools we use. Some of these we have listed below:

You can trust iClean with all of your domestic and commercial building cleaning projects.

Even without all of the high-tech equipment, it is still important to clean your guttering. Keep reading to discover how you can get the job done without a ladder below:

Leaf Blower

From the safety of the floor, leaf blowers can be used to shift debris with the correct attachment, like this one from B&Q. Although this can be a noisy process, it is highly efficient at getting the job done.

✔ Great for dryer debris

✔ Useful attachments are available to make it easier

Pressure Washer

Shift a blockage in seconds using a pressure washer, although this may get messy. You can reach every nook and cranny with ease, leaving your guttering spotless. These can also be used from the ground if an extension wand is used.

✔ Great for wet, compact blockages

✔ A quick fix

Gutter Vacuum

Gutter vacuums are exactly what they say on the tin; find some examples here, on Amazon. From the safety of the floor, reach high using extendable gutter vacuums.

✔ Some can reach gutters up to 40ft high – perfect for multi-story properties

Things To Look Out For

If you are cleaning your gutters yourself, it is necessary to check for a few things first:

Guttering Weak Spots

Commonly, if a blockage has gone on for too long, damage can be done to your guttering. Be sure to check for any damage before you perfectly clean all of your guttering, as if this is the case, new guttering will be required.

Nests

From birds and rodents to wasps and bees, many creatures like to call a blocked gutter home. Please be sure to check for animals before you get your trowel out.

If you do find a surprise guest, follow the RSPB guidelines on how to proceed.

Safety Tips

Ladder Safety

Never extend your reach too far when up a ladder. Instead, move the ladder along each time you start to stretch. This may be tedious, but safety comes first

Wear Gloves

When scooping out leaves and debris, be sure to wear gloves. All sorts of thorns and spiky twigs could be hiding.

About Us

Gutter Cleaning Near Me

The main areas we complete projects include Leeds, Manchester, York and Bradford. However, don’t hesitate to contact us if you are outside of these areas because we are more than happy to travel. Take a read of some of our commercial gutter cleaning case studies below.

High Rise Access Options 

At iClean, we see no limits to the types of buildings we can access using our high-rise machinery options. Our truck and track-mounted access platforms provide stability over a larger surface area, making it easier to clean gutters in challenging locations.

FAQs

Why Do My Gutters Get Dirty?

Debris buildup is the most common culprit for a blocked gutter. Falling leaves and twigs can clog up your gutters, specifically in the Autumn months. Also, around this time, there is rain, and a lot of it! Rain compacts debris, making it much harder to shift.

When Should I Clean My Gutters?

Early Spring and late Autumn are the recommended seasons to clean your guttering. Here at iClean, we advise cleaning your gutters four times per year; try to spread these out evenly during the wet and windy months of the year, like the below, for example:

• January
• March
• July
• November