Gutter Cleaning Services in Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta
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Gutter Brothers Home Services is a local business that operates in Delta, BC.
For over a decade, we’ve been removing leaves and debris from all kinds of gutters.
We’re proud to serve our community by protecting the life and value of all kinds of property.
Whether it’s a house, strata complex, or local business, we’ve got you covered.
We combine high-quality service, with reasonable pricing.
Each cleaning includes:
- Service from a team of licensed and insured professionals
- Removing leaves, branches and other debris by hand
- Removing clogs from gutters and downspouts
- Flushing the entire system to check for leaks or other issues
- Removal and disposal of the waste
Give us a call, or book with us online.
No obligations. Estimates are always free.
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Read more: The 5 most common questions about cleaning gutters.
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Also, check out the most common questions we get about cleaning gutters:
1. How much does gutter cleaning cost?
2. How often should gutters be cleaned?
3. Why do I need to get my gutters cleaned?
4. What happens if you don't clean your gutters?
5. Why hire a professional gutter contractor?
6. Plus: Gutter Cleaning Tips for the DIY-type.
1. How much does professional gutter cleaning cost on a house in Greater Vancouver?
For a ballpark range, the typical cost of gutter cleaning for homes in Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta runs between $200 to $300.
These are just averages.
Prices will vary based on:
- the size of the home
- the number of corners and downspouts
- the height or number of stories.
For a detailed quote, give us a call.
We would love to provide a free estimate.
Average price for gutter cleaning in Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta is $200 to $300.
2. How often should gutters be cleaned on a home in Delta, BC?
For the average home in Delta or the Lower Mainland, we recommend having your gutters cleaned twice a year.
Once during the Spring and once in the Fall.
However, some neighbourhoods with more trees and bushes may need extra cleanings.
A home can also benefit from cleaning the gutters after a big storm.
At a minimum, your gutters should be checked and cleaned at least once per year.
Why should you clean your gutters?
In short: Clean gutters help protect your home from rain water damage.
3. Why should I get my gutters cleaned? Is it really necessary?
We get this question all the time.
“Why do I need to clean my rain gutters?”
“Is it really that necessary?”
Yes. It’s very important.
In short: A clean gutter (or eavestrough) system helps protect your home when it rains.
Gutters are vital to protecting a home from water damage. They direct the rainwater away from the roof by channeling the rain towards the downspouts first, and then eventually to a drain.
This keeps the water from soaking into the roof and away from the siding and foundation.
Throughout the year, leaves and other debris that fall into your gutters can create clogs.
This can cause water to build up.
Over time, if the rainwater can’t drain properly, it can end up in all the wrong places.
Ultimately, it can damage the home.
Vancouver gets approx. 165 days of rain a year.
If a gutter is clogged and the rainwater can’t drain, you may be looking at more expensive problems.
On average Vancouver BC, gets about 165 days of rain per year.
And while our temperatures don’t usually drop below zero degrees here, it should be noted that pooled water in the winter can freeze.
Frozen rainwater that expands can damage the gutter system.
Cleaning your gutters regularly is an important part of protecting the life of your home.
4. What happens if I don't clean my gutters?
Just like your vehicle needs regular maintenance.
So does your home.
Cleaning your gutters is like a tune-up, or an oil change.
If you neglect these fairly inexpensive tasks today, you might run into more expensive headaches down the road.
Here are some of the things we find in gutters:
- Leaves, pine needles and broken branches
- Dust, silt and mud
- Plants and moss growing
- Bird nests
- Rodents, birds and other critters
- Plastic bags, wrappers and other trash that arrives on windy days
- Sports equipment like balls or kids toys
Eventually, you could be looking at a much bigger problem like:
- Leaky roof
- Roof rot
- Damaged soffit and fascia
- Water seeping into the interior walls
- Weakened structural integrity of walls and siding
- Mold growth
- Water in the basement
- Damaged foundation
Even with regular maintenance, gutters break down as they age.
A home that’s older than 25 years old may need new gutters.
All of these issues are costly to fix.
That’s why we recommend cleaning your gutters at least once per year.
And if you live near a bunch of overhanging trees, a more proactive approach is twice per year.
One thing to remember: Even with regular maintenance, gutters will break down. If your home is older than 25 years, it might be time to replace your current gutter or eavestrough system.
Give us a call. You may just need a thorough gutter cleaning, or some repairs.
Gutter Brothers Home Services can provide a free estimate and help you figure out the best option.
5. Why should I hire a gutter professional?
Of course we think there’s tremendous value in calling a pro to service your gutters.
Here are some of the top reasons to call a gutter expert:
1. For a free estimate.
2. You don’t own all the tools to do the job safely.
3. To save your personal time. Time is limited. Spend it wisely.
4. Save your energy. Moving the ladder and climbing up and down is hard work. This is our specialty. We love the exercise.
5. Cleaning gutters is a dirty job. If you don’t like touching mud, insects or spiders, that’s a perfect reason to call the pros.
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6. Combine-and-Save on other home services. Get your windows cleaned. Or have your driveway or patio cleaned with a pressure washer.
7. Personal safety – you don’t enjoy heights or standing on a ladder
8. Safety for a loved one – to keep them off the roof and ladder
9. Peace of mind from hiring a team with liability insurance. Are you covered if a friend or handyman falls from a ladder?
Tip: When you book, ask us about bundling different services to save money.
Ask about bundling services to save on pressure washing, window cleaning and moss removal.
Why hire a professional gutter contractor?
Personal safety. Save your time for something you love. Hiring a team with liability insurance.
We are licensed and insured and follow instructions outlined by WorkSafeBC.
We have all the tools to complete the job in minimal amounts of time, safely and on budget. Jobs typically take between 45 mins to 2 hours – based on the size of your home.
If you’re unsure on whether or not you need a professional cleaning, give us a call.
Otherwise, look up at your roof. Be on the lookout for any of the following:
- Large amounts of leaves or branches sitting in the gutters
- Gutters sagging in places
- Waterfalls or areas that overflow when it rains
- Pools of water near the base and foundation of your home
- You see or hear critters crawling around
- Birds flocking or gathering nesting material
We believe hiring a professional makes the most sense.
However, if you’re the DIY-type, here are some tips for cleaning gutters on your own.
6. Tips for cleaning gutters on your own
There are many ways to clean a gutter out. Some involve owning expensive tools or spending a lot of time walking around on the roof.
One question we get all the time:
“What are the best tools for cleaning my gutters?”
Now while a pressure washer and leaf blower are definitely handy tools to own, they’re not essential.
For us, we believe a safe and effective cleaning can be done with:
- a ladder
- a few tools
- and cleaning your gutters by hand
If you’re comfortable with heights, follow these tips to stay safe and ensure you get a good cleaning.
Expensive tools are always handy but a good ladder with stand-off stabilizers will do just fine on most homes.
1. Work with a good extendable ladder
- Use stand-off stabilizers to avoid damaging the gutters
- Make sure it is on a steady surface, free of rocks and leaves
- Avoid standing on the top 4 rungs
- Keep your waist between the rails of the ladder. Don’t lean too far left or right.
- If you feel yourself reaching, it’s time to move the ladder.
- If possible, ask a friend to help move the ladder and hold it steady.
If you don’t feel confident on a ladder, we encourage you to find someone who is.
Or call a professional.
There’s a lot that goes into using a ladder safely and effectively.
If you’re not confident, we strongly suggest finding someone who is. Or call in a professional.
Too many accidents happen this way. These are all easily avoidable.
Before you set up your ladder, make sure you have the proper clothing and equipment.
Gutter cleaning is a dirty job.
Here’s what you’ll need:
2. Clothing:
- Long sleeve shirt – something old, expect to get it dirty
- Comfortable work pants – you’ll be climbing up and down the ladder a lot
- Work gloves – to keep your hands clean and protects from cuts and scratches
- Protective eyewear – always beware of sticks, mud and flying debris
- Rubber non-slip shoes or work boots
3. Additional Equipment:
- Garden hose with a spray nozzle
- Small sand shovel (trowel or plastic scoop)
- Rake – to remove the leaves from the roof
- Bucket and garbage bags to gather the waste
- Tarp – placed on the ground to collect the debris instead of the lawn
Once you have all the tools, the rest is fairly simple. Clean the gutters of all the leaves and other debris and dispose in compost.
After the gutters are cleaned, flush the gutters and downspouts with water from the hose. This is a great way to find clogs and identify leaks.
Finally, here are a few additional things to consider:
- If possible, pick a dry day to do it. Ladders are slippery in the rain. Think safety first.
- On the day of the clean, let a friend or family member know that you’ll be on the roof and using a ladder
- Rake the leaves off the roof first… or prepare to clean the gutters next weekend too!
- Watch for power lines.
- If you’re tired, take a break.