Portland Gutter Cleaning Services

Water pooling on your roof is never a good thing. When rainwater doesn’t drain properly, it can cause roof leaks, rot the wood surrounding your gutters and create a breeding ground for moss and insects. All of these problems can cause significant damage to both the interior and exterior of your home, starting with your roof. Roof repairs and replacements are always more expensive than roof cleaning!

Aside from collecting on your roof, rainwater will also sit in your gutters. The extra weight can cause your gutters to crack or even collapse, pulling shingles off your roof as they go. There is also a potential for exterior damage to your home, depending on how and where your gutters fall. 

As dead leaves decompose inside your gutters, the water becomes filthy, making it ripe for mold growth. Mold is common in the Portland area and can lead to health issues if it gets inside your home. It’s also tough and expensive to remove. 

Moisture will build up in your attic as water seeps through your roof’s shingles, giving mildew a chance to grow and thrive. Keeping your gutters free of debris will help prevent water from getting where it doesn’t belong.

The purpose of a downspout is to let water out in a place where it won’t be problematic. When your downspout is clogged, water can pool on your lawn, drowning delicate plants and washing away the topsoil they need to flourish. It can also cause slippery conditions in your yard and on your driveway, posing a safety risk, especially to children and older adults.

The last thing you want to find in your basement after a storm is rainwater. As water runs down the sides of your home due to your clogged gutters, it can seep into any rooms that are at or below ground level, damaging your home and nearby belongings. It can also overflow onto your home’s foundation, leading to cracks and structural damage that can easily cost thousands of dollars to repair.

For birds and rodents, there’s nothing cozier than a warm, moist, dark place where they can unwind – and your clogged downspout and gutters fit the bill. Pooled water is also attractive to insects, and decaying leaves provide the perfect feast for a host of other uninvited guests.