When’s the last time you had your gutters inspected? If you’re unsure because it’s been a while or if you’ve never had one done, now is the perfect time to schedule a gutter inspection. Ensuring your home gutters are working properly is crucial for protecting your home from water damage. Water damage caused by faulty gutters can cause costly repairs, especially if there is structural damage or extensive water damage.
Most often, gutters silently malfunction because they’re above eye level, going unnoticed until there’s major damage. However, scheduling routine gutter inspections can help prevent common issues and help your gutters function optimally. Continue reading to learn how often you should schedule a gutter inspection in Colorado and why inspection schedules vary.
Why is Scheduling Gutter Inspections so Important?
Your gutters are an essential part of your home, keeping your roof and foundation drier and, in return, protecting your entire home from water damage. But why is scheduling gutter inspections so important? Because faulty gutters can cause a whole slew of issues, including the following most common gutter problems:
Clogged Gutters
Clogged gutters are the main reason why they malfunction, and it’s crucial to keep them clean to avoid blockages. Traditional half-round gutter systems and gutters with screens and filters clog easily, trapping debris such as leaves, pine needles, twigs, silt, and more, which find their way into the gutter or put excess weight on a screen/filter, forming blockages and impeding water flow. When water can’t flow through the gutters, it inevitably remains on the roof or pours over the sides of the gutters, causing extensive damage.
Scheduling routine gutter inspections can help prevent clogged gutters, especially if you schedule a gutter cleaning service. Having your gutters inspected by a professional gutter installation company in Colorado can catch clogged gutters and provide tips for cleaning them, or if they need replacing due to damage.
Foundation Damage
If you’ve ever dealt with foundation damage, you understand how much of a nightmare it can be; it’s costly, sometimes thousands of dollars to repair. Foundation damage occurs in several ways, most often from improper drainage of rainwater and meltwater caused by faulty gutters. A system that fails to collect and drain water from the roof will force water to leak over the sides, ultimately collecting around the foundation and forming a trough. This water can seep inside the foundation, causing cracks, leaning, foundation upheaval, and tipping.
Gutter inspections can catch issues that can cause foundation damage, helping prevent costly repairs. Inspections check for signs of foundation damage caused by faulty gutters, so you’ll get a feel for how well your gutters are protecting your foundation.
Sagging/Pulling Away
While sagging gutters or gutters that are pulling away from the soffit/fascia can sometimes be easily spotted, it’s not always caught early enough to prevent extensive damage. A gutter inspection can reveal sagging or gutters that are pulling away, helping to prevent further damage. If your gutters are sagging or pulling away, it’s time to schedule a gutter replacement with K-Guard Rocky Mountains. Sagging/pulling away gutters are a telltale sign that it’s time to replace your gutters.
How Often and When to Schedule a Gutter Inspection
How often to schedule a gutter inspection can vary based on factors like elevation, nearby trees, and seasonal weather patterns. Colorado homeowners often require gutter replacement or new gutter installation more often than homeowners in other states because of our climate and landscapes. Because of our pines and evergreens, higher elevation, and snowfall/winter precipitation, gutter inspections should be scheduled at least twice a year, according to the U.S. General Services Administration.
You can schedule a gutter inspection any time, or inspect your gutters yourself if you are comfortable climbing a tall ladder. DIY gutter inspections and gutter cleaning can be dangerous, so enlist the help of a friend or family member for safety purposes.
Say Goodbye to Gutter Inspections & Gutter Cleaning with K-Guard Gutters
K-Guard is a gutter system comprising multiple components working together to improve drainage and maintain gutter cleanliness. Our gutter product eliminates clogged gutters and drainage issues forever! Colorado’s unique mix of heavy snow accumulation, intense rainstorms, strong wind gusts, and debris like pine needles demands a gutter system that can keep up. K-Guard was engineered to do exactly that, working even in Devner’s snowy winters.
K-Guard Gutter Guards are the best choice for Colorado homes for many reasons:
- They’re maintenance-free, never requiring homeowners to clean them multiple times per year
- They have a patented hood that blocks debris while allowing water to flow smoothly through the system.
- Made from heavy-duty aluminum that won’t rust, corrode, chip, or peel
- Our curved hood allows debris to slide off rather than accumulate on top of the gutter guard
- Our gutters and downspouts are oversized to handle extreme rainfall and snowmelt (up to 23 inches per hour!)
- Custom-made to match your home’s style and roofline
- They add curb appeal and increase home value
When Colorado’s weather hits hard, having a reliable gutter system matters, and K-Guard’s gutter replacement helps protect your roof, foundation, and landscaping from the damaging effects of ice, snowmelt, and heavy runoff.
Schedule a Gutter Replacement or Installation Service Today with K-Guard Rocky Mountains
Contact K-Guard Rocky Mountains today for a free estimate, a detailed analysis of your current gutter system, and estimated costs for installing K-Guard on your home. We will inspect your current gutter system, checking for signs of damage, like clogged gutters, sagging gutters, and foundation damage caused by faulty gutters.
We look forward to helping you with your gutter replacement!
