SkyVac Gutter Clearing

Gutter cleaning might not feature high on your list of home maintenance and home improvement priorities, but regular upkeep is essential for protecting your property.

Gutters are designed to collect and guide rainwater off the roof, down into the drain and away from the building, thus preventing potential structural damage. Clogged or damaged gutters can result in expensive repairs so, although they are out of sight, they should never be out of mind!

• Gutter Inspection Camera System

Our Inspection Cameras are an ideal way of getting “eyes on” views, from the safety of the ground. Perfect for pre-site surveys, monitoring gutter clearance progress, or for the reassurance of a job well done.

The Gutter Inspection Camera System features an instant wireless connection with live feed and offers reliable and long operational times. This allows us to assess what areas and sections of the guttering requires clearing and provides inspection quality and improved efficiency. It prevents the guesswork and we can see exactly where the problem areas are and focus on specific areas. We are also able to provide evidence with clear, visual proof that the job is done to ensure customer satisfaction.

• What if my gutters are not easily accessible
– Hard to Reach Gutters

Innovative gutter clearing from skyVac™ makes professional gutter clearing a breeze. No need for ladders, towers or scaffolding, a single operator can easily and effectively clean from the safety of the ground.

So, whether your property has difficult to reach gutters, such as above a conservatory or a garage, skyVac™ features a powerful vacuum system, along with extremely lightweight and robust carbon fibre Elite telescopic poles, our gutter vac’s make light work, of hard to access gutters.

• Why is it important to have your gutters cleared?

Cleaning your gutters is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your home. If they are not taken care of properly, it may lead to costly property damage. The main function of your gutters is to allow the flow of rainwater away from the roof, walls and foundations.

Regardless of whether you have cast iron, pressed steel, or plastic gutters, it is essential that these are maintained and regularly checked, to ensure water is free-flowing and clear of debris.

When the gutters are full of leaves, moss and other debris they become heavy, causing them to pull away from your property. As water overflows, it leaks behind the gutter and can make its way into your home. It is easy to forget the importance of gutter clearing until it is too late.

• When is the best time to clean your gutters

This depends very much on your property’s surroundings, weather factors, and age of the building. Properties surrounded by overhanging trees, especially pine trees, or with moss growth, should be checked frequently, especially after bad weather, to ensure gutters are free from fallen debris.

Ideally, properties should be checked in the autumn, after the leaves have fallen, to ensure they are in perfect condition and free-flowing for the heavy rain, snow and ice that the winter brings.

When spring arrives, it is worth having them checked again, just to ensure that they have not been damaged during the winter and that any residual biodegraded leaves and moss, have been removed to prevent the growth of grass or weeds.

• How easy is it to check my gutters?

Your local gutter cleaning professional can inspect your guttering systems from the safety of the ground, using skyVac’s high-reach inspection system. Quick to assemble, and using long reach poles and the inspection camera we are able to give a detailed eye-in-the-sky view from the operator’s monitor, with no need for ladders. So, for the ultimate peace of mind and to ensure your gutters continue in good health, contact Newmarket Garden Maintenance for an inspection today.