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Let’s be real — gutter cleaning is probably not on your top 10 list of fun things to do with your weekend. But here’s the thing: ignoring your gutters could quietly cost you thousands of dollars in repairs, while just one $129 cleaning could prevent it all. Sound dramatic? It’s not. We see it every season.

The Expensive Truth About Neglected Gutters

Your gutters are designed to funnel rainwater away from your home. When they’re clogged with leaves, twigs, or last year’s mystery sludge, water spills over the sides. Instead of draining safely, it pools around your foundation, seeps into your walls, and creates perfect conditions for mold, wood rot, and basement flooding.

Think about it: a blocked $10 downspout could trigger a $5,000 foundation crack. And that's not an exaggeration. We’ve had homeowners call us in a panic after water started leaking through the basement walls during a spring thaw — all because their gutters hadn’t been cleaned in over a year.

What Exactly Can Go Wrong?

- Foundation Damage: Water pooling around your home can crack the foundation over time, leading to massive structural repair bills.
- Mold & Mildew: Excess moisture in the attic or basement becomes a breeding ground for mold.
- Rotting Fascia & Roof Edge: When gutters overflow, they soak the boards they’re nailed into — weakening your roof line.
- Pest Infestation: Stagnant gutter gunk = mosquitoes, birds, even mice. Gross.
- Ice Dams (in Quebec winters): Clogged gutters mean melting snow can’t drain — it refreezes and damages your roof.

What $129 Actually Buys You

For just $129, here’s what you get with a professional gutter clean:

- Full inspection of your gutter system
- Clearing all debris from gutters and downspouts
- Flush test to ensure water is flowing properly
- Early spotting of problem areas (like sagging, cracks, or disconnected joints)
- Peace of mind during the next big rainstorm

You’re not just getting clean gutters. You’re protecting your foundation, your roof, your interior walls, and your resale value.

When Should You Clean Your Gutters?

We recommend at least twice a year: once in spring, once in late fall (after the leaves have dropped). If you have overhanging trees, you might need a mid-season clean too. But here’s a hint: if you can see things growing out of your gutters, it’s already overdue.

Got snow? In Quebec, fall cleaning is especially critical to prevent ice damming. Those solid ice ridges on your roof can peel up shingles and send meltwater straight into your attic. And trust us, that’s not how you want to meet your insurance adjuster.

Your Future Self Will Thank You

We’ve had clients who skipped a year, then paid thousands for emergency waterproofing. Others who found out too late that mold had taken hold behind drywall. And a few who had to rebuild entire sections of siding. All because of... gutters.

But we’ve also had savvy homeowners who book twice a year, every year, and never stress about it again. They know that prevention is cheaper than repair. They’re not crossing their fingers every time it rains. And they’re not living with that low-key anxiety about what’s hiding inside their walls.

A Note on DIY

Could you climb up there yourself with a pair of gloves and a bucket? Sure. Should you? Maybe not. It’s risky, messy, and most people forget to test the downspouts anyway — which is the most important part. For $129, we bring pro tools, trained eyes, and ladders that don’t make your knees shake.

Plus, wouldn’t you rather be watching something on Netflix than worrying about the gross stuff in your gutters?

Let’s Wrap This Up

Gutter cleaning isn’t just a chore. It’s smart homeownership. It’s future-you avoiding major bills. It’s protecting what’s probably your biggest investment.