Gutter Cleaning – Should You Do It Yourself or Hire a Professional?
There is always something on the to-do-list and things that need your attention around the house when you are a homeowner. Some of those chores are easily done yourself, others might require help from a professional. It is very important to keep up with chores and take care of your home, not just when you are getting home inspection ready.
One of those chores that need to get done without fail is gutter cleaning. The gutters need to be cleaned regularly to maintain the integrity of your roof and the exterior of your home. If you are lucky you only have to think about this once a year, in late fall when leaves get stuck in the gutters. Just make sure you check them regularly so that leaves and debris do not clog your gutters and cause water to spill down your exterior, leading to rot or damage to your roof.
Just because you know how important this chore is, does not make it easier or more fun to do. You might ask yourself if you should do it yourself or hire a professional for gutter cleaning. Let’s weigh your options.
Reasons for a DYI Approach
There are undoubtably good reasons to the DYI approach for many home projects, gutter cleaning being no exception. Reasons to clean your own gutters include:
Budget: The biggest reason for cleaning the gutter yourself is the financial aspect. You might save a decent amount of money if you do it yourself.
Schedule: If you clean your own gutters, you can do so whenever it is most convenient for you. You can work around your own schedule instead of having to find an expert, make an appointment and work around their schedule.
Reasons to Hire Experts
Just because you can do a chore does not mean you have to or even should do it. Just as there are reasons to do it yourself, there are also good reasons to hire professionals. Those reasons include the following:
Time and Effectiveness: Gutter cleaning takes time; time you could spend on a variety of different things, either other chores or more pleasant pastimes. Professionals are much more efficient and thorough than you could ever be, since they are trained for the job. If you hire an expert you can be sure the job gets done right. They can also spot problems with the roof or gutters that you probably would not be able to, which can save you money down the road if problems are caught early.
Safety: Cleaning gutters can be a hazardous job. It involves climbing ladders and reaching up high and sideways. You need a stable ladder and a variety of tools, maybe even someone to hold the ladder. Professionals already have all of that and know what they are doing.
Keep Your Home in Top Shape
For all these reasons, it may make sense to hire a professional to clean your gutters. If you think your roof or exterior might have damage from clogged gutters, do not wait. Have it inspected as soon as possible, even if you are not thinking about selling your home anytime soon. We are here to help. Call today to schedule a home inspection with Kenco!