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Hiring a Gutter Cleaning Service

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• Why is cleaning my gutters important?
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• Gutter cleaning must be done to maintain efficient water flow and drainage off of your roof and away from your property. Properly cleaning the gutters will eliminate clogged gutters and down spouts, and the resulting water damage problems than can occur.

• How often should my gutters be cleaned?
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• It depends on your tree cover, but typically once in the spring and once in the fall. If you have very few trees, you could go much longer than that. If you have many trees you may need multiple cleanings in the fall.

• Can you provide me with proof of your liability and workers compensation insurance?
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• People on ladders need to have insurance. Don't take their word for it.

• Do you clean up the debris upon completion of the job?
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• Gutter cleaning is a messy business. You want a guarantee that your yard, sidewalks, patio, deck etc....are protected from the slop and cleaned up after.

• Do you perform repairs?
• How will you protect the gutters from being damaged by your ladder?
• Will you also clean my downspouts?
• What do I need to provide?
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• They will likely need to use your hose, but should have all the other equipment necessary including adequate ladder, tools, etc.

• Will you provide me a free written estimate?

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