Gutter Specialists in Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh Gutter Cleaning

With the over 3 feet of annual rainfall in Pittsburgh, gutter cleaning is important in order to keep your gutters, and indeed your home, in perfect working order. When you take into account that non-functioning and poorly functioning gutters can be linked to much larger problems such as flooding basements and even foundation damage (which, of course, can lead to numerous problems that can be rather costly to correct), it makes sense to employ the much smaller measures required to keep your gutters running freely.

DIY Gutter Cleaning
The most obvious, though not always the easiest, method of cleaning your gutters is to go up there and do it yourself. For some properties, this is a pretty straightforward process: you take a ladder, prop it against the side of the house, put on some gloves, and scoop those gutters out. Other times, it might be easier to attack the problem from above and head out onto the roof. Either way, you've got to be extremely careful not just for your own safety, but for the safety of your house, too.

With materials like brick, stone, or wood, leaning a ladder on them probably won't be a big deal. For aluminum or vinyl siding, however, a propped ladder can cause dents, scratches, or (for vinyl, especially in cold weather) even cracks. Those approaching from the roof will be fine if they've got asphalt shingles, but, if you're lucky enough to have a slate roof (more common in northern Pittsburgh), gutter cleaning can turn into a real nightmare. Slate roofing is very expensive and can last over 100 years, but it is extremely brittle and will readily crack if walked on. Treading on a slate roof to save money on gutter cleaning can end up costing way more than hiring a pro.

Professional Gutter Cleaning
There are many advantages to having your gutters cleaned by a professional crew. First, they will do a good job. They do this all the time, and they'll want your business again. It is in their best interests to make sure your gutters are cleaned well. Second, they will be fast. What might take a homeowner a good chunk of a weekend, a professional crew can do in an afternoon (again, they do it all the time).

Probably the best thing about hiring someone to clean your gutters is that you don't have to worry about the safety of your property or your person. No matter what kind of materials grace the outside of your home, a pro will know what can, can't, and should be done to it. Additionally, the crew you hire will have equipment designed to make the process as safe and efficient as possible, which leaves you free to not crawl up any shaky ladders or hang precariously out of an attic window!

Pittsburgh Gutter Cleaning Prices
For most houses, hiring a crew to clean your gutters is very affordable. Many jobs cost between $100 and $300 and will leave your gutters sparkling clean! In some instances, the price can go up as high as $600 for particularly difficult or large jobs. Gutters should be cleaned and inspected yearly to keep them working well, and most would agree that the task of cleaning a rain gutter is well worth the problems it can prevent.