Professional Gutter Cleaning and Repair Services in Papillion, NE

Without occasional maintenance, everything in your home will deteriorate and require repairs at some point. Though your gutters will end at some point, many homeowners in the Papillion area find their gutters breaking down and requiring repair or replacement earlier than they should. The number one cause of damaged troughs is allowing them to clog.

Over a few months, your rain gutters will become clogged with leaves, pine needles, twigs, and other debris. This takes place during both heavy rains and windy days. If you have a tree with branches that extend above your roof, it can even happen on a perfectly calm day.

When the debris is small enough, flowing water can easily carry it through your troughs and into your downspout. However, minimal rainfalls that do not produce much water flow don’t have the power to carry the debris. The longer wet debris sits in your troughs, the stickier it gets, and the more likely it is to prevent other debris from flowing through your drainage system. At a certain point, one of two things will happen:

• Your clogged gutter will sag. With enough weight, the fasteners that hold your trough against your fascia boards will loosen and pull away from your roof’s edge, leaving a gap between your roof and the trough.
• Rainwater will overflow. Clogs essentially act as a dam. During heavy rainfall, water may fill up to the top of the trough and spill over its edges.

In both scenarios, the risk of water damage is high. Your fascia boards and siding can rot if made out of wood, and once your fascia boards are compromised, your attic will also be susceptible to water damage. Water that pools on the ground below can put your foundation at risk and even result in basement flooding. Repairing water damage to this extent may cost you thousands of dollars.

Other factors that necessitate a need for gutter repair in Papillion would likely involve the following:

• Style of gutters. Sectional gutters, made up of multiple gutter sections, tend to be susceptible to leaking within their joints. Seamless gutters only have joints between corner pieces, reducing the number of possible points of failure.
• Type of gutters. Vinyl and aluminum gutters are popular due to their low upfront cost, but they tend to develop cracks and holes more easily than other materials.
• Improper installation. If your system isn’t installed properly, it may be more likely to pull away from your roof, leak, and clog.

No matter what the cause of your trough or downspout damage is, our handyman experts have the equipment, tools, training, and experience to have them functioning correctly again.

Book your free consultation today by giving us a call. You can also fill out our online service request form, and our office team will prioritize getting back to you as soon as possible.

Rain gutter repairs are one of our most frequently requested services. Our highly-rated local pros can complete various gutter repairs for Papillion homes. Their approach will depend on the type of damage, but they’ll come equipped with tools for all kinds of jobs. Some of the specialized tools and equipment that your handyman may use include:

• Roofing cement
• Caulk
• Brackets
• Abrasive brush
• Putty knife
• Gutter scoop
• Work gloves
• Tin or aviation snips
• Hammer
• Gutter screws
• Gutter sealant
• Flashing material
• Ladder
• Power drill
• Level

On the day of your appointment, your handyman will arrive in a company truck filled with all the supplies and tools required. Next, your handyman will inspect your troughs and offer a couple of suggestions for the plan of action, taking time to explain the costs and benefits of each. The repair method will be your choice, and once you give the go-ahead, your handyman will get to work.

The first step to any Papillion gutter repair is to clean out the area that needs repair. If it’s full of debris, your service technician will scoop out the clog and rinse any remaining debris with your garden hose. Then, they’ll clean more thoroughly around the area that needs repair using a cleaning product and a cloth. They’ll also use an abrasive brush to scratch the surface and allow the sealant to adhere for repairs requiring caulk or roofing cement.

For some types of Papillion gutter repairs, there isn’t a single ‘tried and true’ method that all handymen use. Your handyman will use the method he believes will be most effective for your problem. That being said, you may see your handyman take one or more of the following approaches:

• Holes, cracks, and leaky seams. Over time, the sealant used on your trough's joints will break down. Reapplying a sealant is often all that is needed to repair this. Holes and cracks are generally repaired by using tin snips to cut a piece of flashing out and using this as a patch.
• Incorrect slope. If water collects in your troughs and doesn’t have enough momentum to flow toward the downspout, they must be repositioned. Your troughs will likely be removed, and your fascia boards' structural integrity will be assessed. If they’re rotting, they’ll need to be replaced. Once replaced, troughs will be positioned at the correct slope and attached using brackets.

Once the repair is complete, your service technician will clean up after themselves thoroughly. They’ll touch base with you to explain and show you the results and allow you to ask any remaining questions.

Prevent Needing Papillion Gutter Repair Again

As much as we love our customers, we want to provide you with a Papillion gutter repair service that lasts. The responsibility falls on you to take the time to maintain your gutters and keep them in the best shape possible. You can do this in two ways: regular gutter cleaning and gutter guards.

For most homeowners, troughs and downspouts should be cleaned semi-annually—once in the spring and again in the fall. As tedious as this job is, skipping it is an imprudent decision. If you’re uncomfortable on a ladder or would rather spend your time doing something else, you can hire us for gutter cleaning too!

Installing gutter guards or covers won’t entirely prevent the need for cleaning, but they can prevent clogs and make the cleaning job easier. There are several different types of gutter guards, including:

• Foam and brush guards
• Screen and micro-mesh guards
• Reverse curve guards

All of these are great options and are available at different price points that fit any budget.