Gutters need to be cleaned regularly. Issues can have major implications for your home – standing water can attract pests, and if water is dripping over the edge of the guttering, you might find that it is causing damage to your foundations over time. It might also damage parts of the roofing to have standing water near it, causing rotting. You should have your gutters cleaned once every few months to minimise this risk.

A contractor can do the work for you if you don’t want to climb a ladder and do it yourself. Try a window cleaner, as often they will have specialist equipment that they can use for clearing out gutters too. You can find other contractors online, or ask around to find someone. If you see other people in your local area having their gutters cleared, you might want to ask who does this and whether they are satisfied with the service.