Gutter Guard King Tas Blog

You may not realise that something small, like a clogged gutter could have a big impact on your home. Unfortunately, clogged gutters can wreak havoc on your entire home. You should take action before it’s too late! 

Gutters clogged with leaves, debris, nests or even dead animals can present a hidden flooding risk in the event of heavy rain or storms. With nowhere else to go, water trapped in clogged gutters can overflow into your eaves and ceiling cavities, onto your verandas and terraces, or into your downstairs rooms, costing you thousands of dollars in repair bills. In fact, water entering homes and buildings from blocked gutters is a leading reason for insurance claims. 

Because of this, many property owners choose to install gutter mesh to keep leaves, debris and animals out of their gutters so they can avoid the problem of clogged and overflowing gutters and the expensive flood damage that can accompany them. 

When your gutters become clogged, water will be unable to properly divert away from your home. Instead, the water will spill over the side of your gutters, leading to a number of different issues like foundation damage, structural issues, mold and mildew and basement flooding. These issues can be expensive, costing homeowners thousands of dollars in damage. 

The best way to avoid these problems is to check your gutters frequently, clean them regularly or alternatively invest in gutter guard protection. Here are some signs you could have clogged rain gutters. 

1. You Spot Birds or Pests by Your Roof 

If you are noticing animals or pests scurrying around your gutters, this can be a big sign your gutters are clogged. Birds find gutters to be a convenient place to make a nest. 

Here at Gutter Guard King Tas, we’ve seen it all when it comes to pests making their gutters a home. We’ve encountered possums, birds, mice, and even snakes who have decided a clogged gutter appeals as a likely home! It’s important to ensure that you do not have any pests clogging your gutters so water can flow freely away from your home. 

2. Water is Spilling Over the Sides 

If you notice water spilling over the sides of your gutters like a waterfall, it’s a tell-tale sign you have clogged rain gutters. The obstruction can force water over the sides of your gutter, leading to expensive water related damages. For example, if you notice your basement flooding during a rain storm, it’s usually because water is spilling over the sides of your gutters! For home owners, flood damage can result in hefty repair bills, insurance claim hassles and time-consuming clean ups. Even if the short-term damage seems minimal, there’s the danger of long-term damage to your home’s structural foundations, or serious health problems as a result of damp and mold. 

3. Sagging Gutters 

Your sagging gutters are a sign that your gutters are clogged. The weight of the debris, leaves, shingle grit and pine needles can cause your gutters to bend in the middle and sag. Unfortunately, your gutters will be ineffective at carrying water away from your home. 

If enough debris remains in your gutters for long periods of time, the excess weight will begin to wear on the guttering itself. Your gutters may even pull away from your home, causing even more issues and homeowner headaches! 

4. Staining on your Siding 

Any signs of staining on the siding of your home can be a sign of standing water in your gutter system. Rain water that is stagnant could end up causing costly damage to the fascia boards behind the gutters and on the shingles of your roof. Not only will you have to repair rotten or stained fascia boards, you also could face the costs of hidden long-term damage from clogged gutters on your home. 

5. Plant Growth 

Have you ever looked up and notice a gutter in your garden? This is an obvious sign of clogged gutters. Seeds can accumulate in your gutters and along with dirt and debris, a gutter garden can form! Plant growth is a glaring sign that your gutters need a cleaning. Foam gutter guards are notorious for encouraging plant growth in your gutters. A gutter guard protection system will ensure this does not happen to your gutters. 

6. Can’t Remember the Last Time You Cleaned 

If you can’t remember the last time you climbed the ladder to clean your clogged rain gutters, it’s likely that you’re in need of a serious cleaning. Your gutter system should be cleaned each season to ensure your home is properly protected against expensive water related damages. 

Avoid Gutter Cleaning with gutter guard. Do you hate climbing the ladder to clean your gutters? We understand your pain. Gutter cleaning is a tiresome, dirty task. Plus, it’s dangerous! Fortunately, there is a solution. 

A Gutter Guard King Tas Gutter Guard Protection system installs right on top of your existing gutters, preventing debris, leaves, shingle grit, pine needles – everything but water – from entering and clogging your gutters. 

WHY USE GUTTER GUARD KING TAS FOR ALL YOUR GUTTER PROTECTION NEEDS? 

Gutter Guard King Tas is a locally owned and operated family business specialising in gutter protection for both residential and commercial properties. Having found a gap in the market for suitable solutions to solve issues such as clogged gutters, fire ember protection, keeping out pests and vermin and maintaining free-flowing water in your gutter system, Gutter Guard King Tas was formed. With a lack of quality options out there, we decided to bring quality to the market, with a smile. Being a small family owned business, we know how to treat each and every customer with courtesy and respect. Our customers are our business and this is what separates us from the big boys. When you use Gutter Guard King Tas you are a customer for life, not just a number. 

We pride ourselves on providing outstanding service to our customers and ensuring they are fully satisfied with our service. Your gutter protection will be installed directly by either the business owner or an experienced contractor who has all the training and insurances required to offer you peace of mind. We clean up all mess once we are finished and will even clean out your gutters before installation, to ensure a first call service is provided. To arrange a free quote and inspection, contact us today! When we visit, we will bring our custom-made trailer for you to see and feel the product in person. This way you get a full understanding of our gutter guard quality and effectiveness before proceeding. 

Your peace of mind Guarantee and written Warranty 

•  Tidy & Safe: Your site will be left totally clean and tidy and all our rubbish removed when the job is completed – during work we’ll take precautions to make the area ‘safe’ 
•  After sales: In the event something goes wrong we’ll make contact within 48hrs to arrange inspection and if repairs are needed these will be completed within 7 days at no cost to you 
•  Warranty: Setting the highest standard in the industry Gutter Knight provides a manufacturer 15-year product warranty and an unheard off 15-year workmanship guarantee. But not only that; Gutter Guard King Tas provides a signed written ‘warranty certificate’ upon completion of your job, this warranty stays with the home which means even if you sell the home the warranty is still valid for the new owner