Why Gutters?
Drainage around the house
Not every house has a problem with drainage, however when you see water pooling around your foundation it needs to be directed away using a system of gutters and down pipes. directing water away from walkways and stone work will protect them from erosion.
Ice can be another problem when it form on steps, walkways and driveways. This is most occurring with mid-minter thaws and nightly lower temperatures. Excessive water accumulation from leaking or overflowing gutters may not have enough time to melt during a daytime thaw to allow the water to drain away before a night-time freeze.
Call to have us come and discuss what we can do to solve any of your concerns.
Your Foundation
Ensure your gutters are functioning properly and catch potential issues early with our professional gutter inspection services. Our team will inspect your gutters and downspouts for damage, clogs, and other issues. It is important to minimize the amount of water running down your foundation. A pipe extension running away from your foundation will prevent cracks and moisture accumulation.
Your wall
Down pipes can occasional develop a split along the seem. If the split is long enough and enough water escapes you can erosion down the wall. The fix is to replace the down pipe.
These splits often are caused by ice forming in the pipe when they are blocked by debris like leaves, twigs, pine cones or seeds.