There are many common problems that can plague a home’s roof like leaks, scratches from tree branches and pooling (flat roofs are susceptible to this issue). You do not have to wait until you notice a leak in your roof to have it maintained. The elements such as wind, rain and snow can create tiny problems that you won’t be able to notice unless you’re standing on the roof with a magnifying glass. This type of damage may not be major but it’s still important to have it taken care of by a professional. We suggest you have your roof maintained at least every six months.

Do not attempt roof maintenance on your own. It can be very dangerous if you do not know what you’re doing. You can create further damage by poking and prodding at the roofing materials or worse, injure yourself. The team at Estate Exteriors consists of industry professionals that know how to perform roof maintenance efficiently and safely. Unless you are a roofing professional, do not try to fix your roof by yourself.

Without proper cleaning, your gutters will become clogged and contribute to improper draining. When the water collected in your gutters overflows it can ruin your house’s base, causing leaks and eventually leading your roof to rot. During the winter, the water in your gutters can freeze in your downspouts. When water freezes it expands and it will overload your gutters and warp the fascia and soffit so that they cannot support the gutters structure. Furthermore, water can become backed up under your roof’s shingles creating an ice dam and major destruction. If you do not have your gutters cleaned regularly, when the snow melts and we experience that fresh spring thaw, a goopy, mucky mess will shoot out of your gutters, making the already incurred damage even worse.

It is recommended that gutters be cleaned every six months. Depending on the amount of rain or snow the area that the home is situated in receives; cleaning can be scheduled every four months or after a new season begins. In the summer, the threat of snow and ice does not exist, but thunderstorms and heavy summer winds can blow leaves, branches and other debris into your rain gutters causing them to block your gutters and cause water backup.

Most homeowners do not want to spend their free time cleaning out their rain gutters, or they may not have the proper equipment in place in order to undertake such a big cleaning job. Before buying a ladder and trying to clean your gutters yourself, consider using the services of a professional! Estate Exteriors offers gutters cleaning because we know that you’re busy and we don’t want to see you get hurt. DIY gutter cleaning can lead to injuries and roof damage if you do not know exactly what you’re doing. Instead of spending your free time removing debris and water from your rain gutters, let us do the dirty work We also install Leaf Guard systems. We do not install plastic leaf protector screens. Why?