Gutter  Cleaning Bradford

There are a number of areas where something can go awry on your roof and require the services of a roofer. We've provided a short rundown of the more common things that will require roof repair. If you suspect any of these issues, please call Jimmy's External Cleaning Services to help with your roof repairs, as early correction can save a lot of money in the long run.

Whether you have a slate or tiled roof they will both be subjected to severe weather conditions and as such can slip from their original location, crack or break following extreme temperature changes. Replacing the odd broken tile is a relatively simple replacement process – as long as you have a like for like tile. If you see slippage this may be an indication that there is a problem with rotting wood within your roof battens or rusted nails holding the tile in place. Either of these issues will indicate that this is unlikely to be an isolated occurrence and more extensive roof repair work may well be required.

As well as damage to your standards roof tiles, a similar fate can await your ridge tiles. As ridge tiles are mostly fixed in place with mortar - the fix is normally fitting them back with fresh mortar. Existing ridge tiles can be reused only if all the old mortar is removed if it’s a slippage issue. If the tile has suffered a break simply re-installing a new replacement tile will do the trick.

A blocked roof valley can result in water flowing onto areas of your home not designed for such levels of water. A blockage is normally the result of dirt and debris accumulation. A simple cleaning and clearing exercise will result in the water freely flowing in the valley.  If a crack is spotted in the lead the fix is replacing the lead however, roof flashing tape installed well will provide a good temporary fix.

As with roof valleys, blocked gutters will cause knock-on problems due to water not being taken away from your roof down the correct channels. The main cause of gutter blockage is the build-up of roof moss. This build-up is more prevalent in concrete tiled roofs as their surface is not as smooth as slate and therefore moss finds it easier to take hold and grow on this rougher surface call on our gutter cleaning Lancaster service to ensure prevention of problems.

Often a gutter problem will be quite visible as rainwater will be quite visible. Loose guttering may mean that the roof rainwater is missing the gutter so re-attaching should fix the problem unless the movement has also caused damage to the gutter or its joints. A new joint or new seal on a joint should sort out the issue if that is the source of the leak. Cracks to downpipes or the plastic itself will require gutter repair or gutter replacement if a long term fix is not possible. 

Regular gutter cleaning should be done every year to ensure that they remain functional and do not cause any problems. Gutter Cleaning Services are very popular nowadays due to the benefits they provide. They help homeowners save money on repairs and maintenance costs. In addition, regular gutter cleaning prevents the accumulation of dirt and grime inside the gutters, thus preventing leaks and water damage.

Your guttering system should be cleaned at least once every other year, depending on a variety of different variables. Still, most homeowners tend to leave it longer than that as issues are not readily visible. Prevention is better and much cheaper than repairing water damage to your home.

We'll start off by assessing the condition of your gutter systems. Depending on the type of materials used, we might recommend replacement if there is excessive damage and if cleaning is likely to accelerate this. That is why our team will thoroughly examine the guttering systems before starting work. Once inspected, we'll use our hands or a powerful vacuum to clear out any loose dirt and leafs. Next, we'll spray down the interior of each guttering unit with a specially formulated cleaning agent this is a similar process for unblocking kitchen drains where the cleaning agent will start to dissolve the materials causing the blockage but not damage the guttering or drain pipes. Lastly, we'll tidy up the surrounding areas so that no dirt or debris that was dispoldged, and not captured at the time, gets left behind.