Of course, especially after a storm, leaves, branches, and the like do frequently block gutters. However, so many other things can cause problems. Here are just some of the items that have been removed from gutters over the years. Let’s start with dead animals – from nesting birds to snakes, rats; earthworms have even been…

As the years pass, parts of a property can become less stable than they used to be. It’s easy to miss the signs, unless you take the time to have a good look, especially if you’ve lived there for a while. A classic example of this is your gutters. As time passes, they can slowly…

We know how much snow can fall here in Denver during the winter. At some stage, it’s going to thaw. This can mean a huge amount of pressure being placed upon your property’s gutters. Have you checked whether they are still fully ready to cope? Apart from damage caused by age or the elements, they…

Well, all homes can be a little temperamental at times – just like the folk that live in them! But we’re talking more about shape than attitude here. Our team is often contacted by home-owners who are concerned that their gutters need replacement. One specific area of worry for some folk is that they think…

Downspouts play a pivotal role in removing water and moisture away from your home. How can you tell if your downspouts are functioning properly? Here are some signs that could indicate it’s time for downspout repair. Soil erosion near your home’s foundation Loose fasteners, or downspouts that pull away from your fascia An excessive amount…

Many homeowners in Denver think that flaking paint is an immediate warning sign that they need to replace their gutters. Yet, old paint typically only indicates that it’s time to repaint them. In fact, you might not even need to replace your gutters if they leak or seem corroded in spots. Consider the following: You…

When checking the damage faulty gutters can cause to the perimeters of your property, you need to look at a range of possibilities. Are your paths, lawns, stonework or flower borders damaged? Internal perimeter checks could find water leaking into either a crawl space or right down into your basement itself. A gradual build-up of…

Ah, Fall. That season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, as a poet once said. And leaves; so many leaves. They can look great, twirling individually in a gentle breeze; or in great piles ready for kids and hounds to jump into. Not so wonderful when they are clogging up your gutters, leaving melted snow or…

When do you think you’d find the first recorded case of a downspout being installed on a building? Well, it was to offer a level of protection for newly whitewashed walls from the rain. The building was the Tower of London; the year this installation took place was – 1240! Centuries later, slightly more modern…