Most people don’t usually think about their gutters until it’s time for a cleaning, repair, or new installation. That’s why we’ve assembled a list of frequently asked questions about gutters and gutter services that can help you through the process. If you don’t see one of your questions answered below, feel free to ask for more information by contacting us today!
At minimum, we recommend cleaning your gutters at least once per year in late fall, after most leaves have already hit the ground. That said, it’s best practice to clean your gutters at least twice per year: once in the spring and in the fall. You’d be surprised how much dirt and debris can make its way into your gutters throughout the winter. For a great gutter cleaning, guaranteed, contact our team at Local Gutters today!
Our professionals can install your gutters in as little as a day, and we’ll always get the job done right. But more importantly, gutter installation can be surprisingly dangerous for the at-home-handyman. Hiring professionals like us at Local Gutters is the safest option.
If you either can’t or know you won’t clean your gutters routinely, then gutter guards are definitely worth it – especially in Southwest Michigan. In Kalamazoo, we get a lot of fallen leaves, rain, and snow each year, which can all contribute to clogged gutters. And if your gutters stay clogged, they can quickly become a breeding ground for mold, bacteria, and mosquitoes. When you opt for gutter guards, you’re saving yourself a lot of trouble in the long run.
While that’s ultimately up to you, most professionals recommend 6-inch gutters. 6-inch gutters can hold much more water, making them much better at diverting water in all seasons. At the same time, 6-inch gutters don’t clog as much due to their wider diameter.
Since most homeowners don’t think about their gutters very often, it can be difficult to tell when they’ve become damaged beyond repair. That said, there are a few signs you can look for. If your gutters are overflowing with water, have holes, are separating at the seams, or are beginning to pull away from the roofline, then you should contact our team at Local Gutters for an inspection.
Seamless gutters are custom-fit gutters that are made from a single piece of material, so they don’t have any seams. Since seams aren’t airtight, gutters with seams can cause water leakage and clogging from debris over time. Since seamless gutters don’t have these problems, they generally last longer and perform better than regular gutters.
