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Gutter care, explained honestly
What you can check yourself, and where the line is for calling a professional.
How to Tell If Your Gutters Need Cleaning
The signs that your gutters are due a clean: overflow, sagging, plants growing in them, and what to check from the ground safely.
Read guideHow to Check Your Downpipes Are Running Clear (Safely, From the Ground)
A safe, ground-level way to check whether your downpipes are actually draining, and what a blockage usually means.
Read guideHow to Spot Gutter Damage Before It Causes Damp
The early warning signs of gutter damage that lead to damp, and why catching them early is far cheaper than the repair that follows.
Read guideWhy Leaf Guards Are Not a Substitute for Cleaning
Leaf guards reduce debris but do not stop the need for regular gutter cleaning, and can make some blockages harder to spot.
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