Your house is probably your most valuable asset, and you must maintain the property to protect your investment. Like many homeowners, you might not realize how vital it is to take care of the gutters. Failing to maintain the gutters can negatively impact other parts of your house and lead to staggering repair bills. If your gutters are damaged, LaBrusciano Roofing & Exteriors can repair them or install new ones that will protect your investment in your home.

What Can Happen If You Don’t Clean Your Gutters Regularly

Gutters are tasked with carrying water away from a house. When gutters are clogged with leaves, twigs, pine needles, and other debris, water can’t pass through efficiently. Water still needs a place to go, and when it goes somewhere it shouldn’t, your house can suffer major damage.

Water can seep underneath roofing shingles and damage insulation and supporting structures. During the winter, if melted snow can’t pass through the gutters because they’re clogged with debris, water can refreeze near the edges of the roof and form ice dams. Moisture can damage the roof, and the weight of the ice can make the gutters sag or collapse.

If a storm brings heavy rain to your area and the gutters can’t keep up, water can cascade off the house like a waterfall, drench your flower beds, and create a soggy mess in your yard. Water can collect in puddles on the ground and attract mosquitoes, which can spread disease.

Water that falls to the ground can leak into the basement and damage drywall, flooring, furniture, and personal belongings. Water that collects near your home can erode the ground and weaken the foundation. If that happens, walls can bow or crack, and the entire house can become unstable.

Have Your Gutters Inspected

If you’ve been putting off routine maintenance, your gutters might be filled with leaves and other debris. They might also be cracked, rusted, or sagging.

LaBrusciano Roofing & Exteriors can repair damaged gutters or replace them with new ones made of aluminum or copper. We can also install gutter guards to keep debris out and significantly reduce the amount of maintenance that’s needed. Contact us today at (610)624-8850 to schedule a gutter inspection.