Eaves Trough Cleaning in Lindsay, ON
Water where it belongs.
Close to the Scugog River and the downtown core, plenty of houses sit on foundations a century old, and the last thing those need is a gutter dumping water against them every time it rains. Keeping water away from those walls is the main job of eaves trough cleaning in Lindsay, and we do it for newer homes and Kawartha Lakes cottages too. Troughs are cleared by hand and downspouts flushed, and we tell you about any sagging or loose sections we find.
Protecting Century-Old Foundations From Overflowing Troughs
An old foundation has had a long time to develop small cracks and soft mortar joints. That isn't always a crisis, but it does mean water against the wall is more likely to end up in the basement. A clogged eaves trough is a common way for that water to get there. When it overflows, the water lands in a line along the wall and soaks the soil right where you don't want it. Downspouts that empty against an old foundation make it worse.
If there's a big maple or oak over your roof, it can fill a trough in a single fall. We'd book that cleaning for late fall, once the branches are bare, and again in late spring after the seeds have come down. Clear troughs going into winter also help keep ice dams from forming at the eaves.
Cottages in Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls and Omemee are easy to forget about when it comes to eavestrough cleaning, since nobody's there to watch the water spill over. A trough that overflows all fall can freeze solid by winter and pull away from the fascia under the weight. We can clean them as part of a fall closing visit. In town, two-storey homes run $175 to $300, depending on roof size and how many downspouts there are.
Pedro handles eaves trough and gutter cleaning. For how he approaches eaves trough cleaning in general, see our eaves trough & gutter cleaning page.
How eaves trough cleaning works
Clear debris
We take every leaf, twig, bit of shingle grit and packed-in dirt out of the whole eaves trough system, by hand and with a scoop.
Flush downspouts
Each downspout gets flushed with a hose so we know it's clear.
Check for problems
We look for sagging sections, loose brackets, leaky joints, and spots where the trough has pulled away from the fascia.
Ground cleanup
All the debris is bagged and taken away. You won't find piles of gutter muck on your lawn after we leave.
Eaves Trough Cleaning cost in Lindsay
Gutter cleaning on a standard single-storey home usually costs $125 to $200.
Two-storey homes run $175 to $300, depending on the size of the roof and how many downspouts there are.
We recommend cleaning twice a year, in late spring and again in late fall.
Every job gets a free written estimate first, so the price is settled before work starts.
What clients say
Read all reviews →“Pedro was extremely helpful. He came the same day I called and completed the repairs, taking the time to explain the process to me. If I need any other repairs in the future he will be the first person I call!”
“Pedro is awesome. Built a planter box and installed exterior clothes line. Very happy with his work. Great person too.”
Eaves Trough Cleaning in Lindsay: FAQ
Do you offer eaves trough cleaning in Lindsay?
Yes. Lindsay is part of our Kawartha Lakes service area, and we work there from our base in Bowmanville. Call or text (289) 928-5689, or request a free estimate online.
What makes an eaves trough overflow even after it's been cleaned?
Usually the slope or the downspout. A section that has sagged or lost its pitch holds water instead of moving it along, and a downspout blocked partway down backs everything up. Loose brackets can let a trough tip forward too. When we clean, we flush every downspout and sight along each run, so you'll know which of those is causing it.
Can you clean the eaves troughs at our cottage when we close it up for the season?
Yes, and late fall is the right time for it anyway, after the leaves have dropped. Clearing them before winter helps prevent ice dams and keeps spring meltwater from spilling against the foundation. We can do it on the same trip as the rest of your closing work.
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Need eaves trough cleaning in Lindsay?
Call or text Pedro, or ask for a free written estimate online.