Gutter Cleaning in Adelaide

Gutter cleaning in Adelaide is one of those jobs that most people never get around to until water begins pouring down the walls. By then, the gutters have usually been blocked for months. Trees drop their leaves in autumn, gums shed bark, leaves and gumnuts through the year, and a dry summer lets all of it settle in the gutter undisturbed. The first big winter storm is what finally shows it.

At Perfect Services we clean out gutters and downpipes to keep water in the right place. It’s a small job next to replacing a rotted fascia board or drying out a wet wall.

What Is Professional Gutter Cleaning?

Professional gutter cleaning means an experienced cleaner removes everything from your gutters so that the water can flow freely again. Clearing out a few leaves is not gutter cleaning.

Professional gutter cleaner not just the gutter that gets cleaned. The down pipes get cleaned as well, as that’s where the build up loves to hide. And just because your gutter looks clean, doesn’t mean the downpipe isn’t completely backed-up. And finally, we ensure the roof valleys are cleared out.

Gutter Cleaning Signs To Look Out For

Gutter blockages don’t happen all at once, and so most of the symptoms are also usually pretty evident well before any sort of harm is done to the property. Many of them can be seen from the ground.

• Water spilling over the edge

If the water spills over the edge, then there is something blocking the way. The full run of the pipe or just an outlet or corner. Either way, you have water splashing on your walls and beds and that’s where all the moisture and cracks start.

• Plants growing in the gutter

Look up on a dry day. When the grass or the tiny weeds emerged from the gutter, then that litter had been waiting long enough that it turned into soil. The seeds went to that soil, got wet, and began to sprout. All that dirt isn’t just heavy, it’s also retaining moisture for a long time after the rain has left.

What Is Included in Our Gutter Cleaning Service?

Our gutter cleaning includes the gutter channels, the down pipes and the roof gutters leading to the channels. All sections are cleared separately so nothing is missed and nothing is left behind to clog when the next rain arrives.

Hand removal of leaves and debris

At first, we dig out the gutter by hand. This takes longer than blowing or scraping it all out at once, but we get a sense of what’s in the gutter.

Down pipe flushing & checking

Then, we rinse the gutter with water to test its effectiveness. Sometimes the gutter appears clean but the path below is blocked. If the water is backing up or passing slowly we will flush out the downpipe until water flows freely. If not we will inform you, as we usually need a plumber to fix the problem.

Roof valley and roof surface clearing

Gutters aren’t the only things that fill with rubbish. Roof valleys and the section of roof below the roof surface can catch leaves as well. If we do the gutter and then leave a bunch of rubbish sitting on top of it, the next rain will wash everything right into the gutter. So we clear out the valleys, and the roof section that feeds into the gutter.

Final rinse and clean up

Finally in last step we rinse to get rid of the finer dirt the hands have been unable to get hold of. We test to see if the water runs all the way down the path, then tidy up around the house. Lastly we scan the paths and beds for any remaining rubbish.

Gutter Cleaning for Different Property Types

Cleaning the gutters on a single storey house with one tree out the back is simple. A three-storey block with a common roof is much more difficult. It has a lot more roof space, more downpipes, and a single blocked outlet causes a lot more trouble.

Single and double-storey houses

A two storey roof is really high, and gutters are sometimes tricky to get to, especially when you are standing on a surface that is made of pavers so due to this reason the gutter cleaning goes delayed. You are in the air more, and fall safety is a much larger concern.

Rental properties and real estate handovers

A blocked gutter is an easy thing to forget on a rental, but it can be awkward at the worst possible time. A property manager notices it on an inspection; or the owner prefers the property to be prepared before the new renters arrive. We clear out gutters before inspections and handovers so there’s nothing to raise on the report, so nobody argues later about whose job it was”.

Strata and commercial buildings

Bigger buildings have longer gutter runs and much more roof draining into them and can overflow inside the building. On a strata or body corporate property, one blocked outlet on a common wall could result in half a dozen owners having to deal with damp. Warehouses and retail premises are commercial properties with large roofs and box gutters (the gutters built into the roof) with large water catchments which can overflow.

How Often Should Gutters Be Professionally Cleaned in Adelaide?

Well, it depends on what’s growing near your roof. But as a general guide, most Adelaide homes can manage with a good clean once or twice a year. If you’ve got large trees growing nearby then you’ll be at the higher end of that, or over.

If there are trees overhanging the house, they tend to produce debris pretty steadily. In homes where branches stand out over the roof should get gutter cleaned at least twice a year, and some properties require a clean-up every couple of months, while those with no trees need it much less frequently.

Regular gutter maintenance helps prevent blockages and water damage, and the South Australian State Emergency Service storm preparation guide recommends clearing gutters, downpipes and drains before severe weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How much does gutter cleaning in Adelaide cost?

Most gutter cleaning jobs in Adelaide range from $92 to $260 for a single-storey house and from $165 to $415 for a double-storey, averaging at $165. Most jobs take 1-1.5 hours on a single-storey and 1.5-2.5 on a double-storey. Blocked gutters and clearing out downpipes add to the cost.

Q2. How frequently do I need to get my gutters cleaned?

Adelaide home cleans should be done once or twice a year in most cases. If you have any large trees over your house, then twice a year is the safer way to go and some homes will require a clean every few months.

Q3. Do I need to be home during the service?

No. If we can access the gutters and downpipes from outside, you can be at work or out of the house for the day. If there’s a locked side gate or a dog in the yard, just let us know when you book. We will let you know when we’re finished and show you what we saw on the roof.

Q4. Is Gutter Cleaning Safe for Roofs and Solar Panels?

If done correctly, yes. We take our time not to crack, break or bend anything, we even leave solar panels alone unless you instruct us to clean your panels, so please let us know when booking if you have them.

Q5. What Happens If I Don’t Clean My Gutters?

It water has no where to go. So it runs off the edges and down your walls or collects at the base of the building.

Why Choose Perfect Services for Gutter Cleaning in Adelaide?

The reason we’re a good fit for gutter cleaning is because it’s something we do every week. Usually a gutter clean includes other jobs such as vacuuming, wash windows and pressure clean driveways and paths. We do all of this with one team, so you don’t need to book multiple companies for the one property.

In Perfect Services, all of our cleaners are police checked, fully insured and trained in WHS, which can be relevant when someone is working on your roof at height.

Perfect Services is experts in personal properties, Airbnb, and commercial buildings and can fit in around your needs and opening hours. If your property is situated in North Adelaide, Adelaide CBD, Henley Beach or Glenelg, get in touch with Perfect Services today for a free quote.