In Bristol, UK, the gutter lines are a significant part of any home’s drainage system. Gutters run along the sliding roof of the house, so in the case of rainstorms, they allow water to flow away from the house directly to the drains. It prevents splashing of water near your doorstep and windows, while it also protects your house’s plaster and foundation from being damaged by the water.

However, when the storm comes, the water gets through the gutters, but a lot of debris stays behind, such as leaves and stems, which can clog the drain outlets. If that happens, the water will eventually start filling up in the gutters, which might get loose and break down. Moreover, filling water can also damage the roof and create rust in the metal-made gutters.

To avoid these problems, gutters need cleaning every once in a while.

How to Clean Gutters

You have two options when it comes to cleaning gutters, either you fix yourself up with proper attire and equipment to clean your gutters, or just call and hire the service of gutter cleaning in Bristol. If you are doing the job yourself, you need to make sure that you know what you are doing; safety and caution are extremely important because you don’t want to injure yourself in the process.

To help you clean your gutters after a rainstorm, we have summed the process into 3 following steps.

1.   Clear Out the Debris

Once you have climbed up your roof, start cleaning out the debris with a broom scooper. Make sure to cover the areas near the drain hole—that is where the problem occurs. If the rain was noticeably heavy, it is better to get to cleaning right after it stops. That is because damp debris is easy to clean than crunchy, dried garbage. Scoop all of it into a plastic bucket.

2.   Hose It Up

Use a hosepipe to blast water into the gutter with full pressure. Because of the water pressure, the sticky mud and dirt will be removed. However, make sure that you do not create a giant splash that throws mud right at your porch. You need to drain everything from a drain hole.

3.   Clear the Drains

The last thing to do is to clear out the drain pipes because even though you have cleaned the gutters, there is still a chance that drain pipes are not free from debris. Therefore, you need to shove the water with full pressure into the drainpipe to clear it out.

If the pipe remains clogged, try throwing the stones in there to force the debris out. If that, too, doesn’t work, use a plumber’s auger, a snake-like device that reaches the pipes and pushes the debris out. If nothing is working, then you know who you need to call.

A professional would not only have the proper equipment and safety guidance but would also guarantee a job-done scenario. We hope you will make a wise decision.

Paul Petersen