Gutter Specialists in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento Gutter Cleaning

Buying a house is a huge investment, and homeowners across the country are all concerned with keeping their investments in the best condition possible. When it comes to maintenance, few are likely to disregard issues like leaking roofs, foundation erosion, or a basement that floods. Gutter cleaning, on the other hand, is a task that often gets neglected. For homeowners concerned with keeping repair costs down, it's worth noting that clogged gutters can be a factor in larger issues like the ones just mentioned! Along with leaks, foundation issues, and basement flooding, there are many other problems associated with disregarding gutter cleaning. Sacramento residents looking to keep their properties in the best shape possible have good reason to get their gutters cleaned at least once a year.

The Importance of Gutter Cleaning
The upper Central Valley has some of the most desirable weather in the country. With temperatures that are rarely too cold or too warm, and a comfortable 20 or so inches of precipitation a year, weather is rarely something worth complaining about. Though not nearly as soggy as some other areas of the country, 20 inches of rain is enough to cause a significant amount of damage if it isn't handled properly. Sacramento gutter and downspout systems are meant to divert rain water to areas where it won't be able to harm your property; if neglected, they can't do their job and water can easily flow where it is not wanted.

What can excess water do when it is flowing in the wrong spot? Well, it can cause small problems like puddles and cascading water in inconvenient places. It can also flow into basements and beneath overhangs, which can lead to numerous problems. Clogged gutters, when filled with water, can also put an incredible amount of weight and stress on your roof, which can lead to leaks, and if left unchecked, to mold, mildew, and rot. Dirty gutters also create an ideal environment for mosquitoes to breed.

Options
For some homeowners in Sacramento, gutter cleaning is a task that's worth the extra effort to do themselves. If you have a single story house with easy roof access and you have the right tools for the job, you can save some cash by cleaning your own gutters once a year. Working up high and shoveling muck out of your gutters and into a bucket is not, however, a task that every person will relish. For these folks, hiring a professional crew is the most practical option for gutter cleaning. Sacramento homeowners who live in multi-storied houses or houses where the pitch of the roof is steep or roof access is difficult may also find it beneficial to hire a professional crew for this job.

Professional Costs
One thing that homeowners should consider before hiring a pro or attempting the job themselves is how much the savings really are. According to our figures here at HomeAdvisor, Sacramento gutter cleaning is likely to cost anywhere from $200 to $400, depending on the extent of the work and the company that does the job (this is a little higher than our national average figure of about $190).

A pro will generally do a very good job in far less time than it would take the average homeowner, and will often use equipment like power-washers and special harnesses that will make the task safer and the results more dramatic. To get the same results as a professional, most homeowners would have to rent this equipment, which could easily bridge the gap between the DIY price and the price of hiring a pro by $50 or $100. Add that to the time and energy you'd spend cleaning your own gutters, and it's easy to see why so many people find the annual cost of hiring a pro to be more than reasonable.