Winter is just around the corner, and taking steps to get your home ready for cold weather can help to reduce the risk of damage. One task some homeowners forget when winterizing their home is having their gutters inspected, but this is an important task.
Here are three reasons you should have your gutters inspected before winter.
Prevent Ice Dams and Roof Damage
When gutters are damaged or clog frequently, melting snow has nowhere to go. When that snow refreezes, ice dams form—and that’s bad news for your roof. Ice dams can cause shingles to lift, and that leads to leaks and expensive water damage to your roof and the interior of your home. A pre-winter gutter inspection ensures your gutters are in good shape and flowing freely, preventing ice dams and other issues.
Protect Landscaping
Another problem with clogged gutters is that melting snow often pools around the foundation. This can cause erosion, damage your landscaping, and, over time, cause basement flooding and even cracks in the foundation.
Avoid Late-Night Emergencies
It’s much easier to make gutter and roof repairs now, rather than on a late, icy cold winter night. Taking steps to shore up your home against winter damage will help you prevent the need to call in for emergencies repairs in the middle of winter.
Professional Gutter Inspections
You could complete a gutter inspection yourself, but do you really know what you’re looking for? Instead of making this a DIY task, let the professionals handle this important inspection. Professionals from Wells Home Improvement will carefully inspect your gutters, looking for issues that leave your home vulnerable to issues discussed above.
If damage is found, they can provide a competitively priced quote to repair or replace your gutters before the coldest weather moves in. We install quality gutters that are easy to maintain and handle even heavy rainfall with ease.
Our team also installs gutter guards that extend the life of your gutters and make maintenance even easier.
Contact Our Trusted Annapolis Gutter Specialists to Learn More
Wells Home Improvement is the area’s first choice for gutters and other home remodeling services. We’ve served the area since 1961 and built a reputation for quality one job at a time. Call today with any questions or fill out our online form now to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
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