Posts Categorized: Gutter Cleaning

Rain, Gutters & Downspouts!

Spring in the Midwest means rain. In our greater Cincinnati region, we average about 42-inches of rain each year, with April, May, and June seeing the most days of precipitation. While rain brings flowers and a freshness after the gray days of winter, it also means it’s time to think about seasonal chores that include… Read more »

Why is Gutter Care Important  

Gutter cleaning often falls to the bottom of the chore list, something that’s a hassle to do. Professional gutter cleaning by companies like United Window Cleaning take the stress out of gutter care, getting the job done safely and right the first time. When gutter care is ignored, serious consequences can occur. Winter Ice Dams… Read more »

Three Top Reasons to Clean & Secure Your Gutters

Gutters play an essential role for a healthy home, designed to divert rain and water flow away from the foundation. A clogged gutter cannot do its job. Rain and water flow must be able to travel through the gutter, into the downspout, and drain properly away from the home. If this does not happen, your… Read more »

Is Fall The Toughest Season to Maintain Clean Gutters?

On average, a mature tree can have approximately 200,000 leaves. As late summer stretches into fall, those leaves begin to change color looking gorgeous — until they drop. Along with twigs and other debris, leaves not only carpet the lawn but clog gutters creating drainage issues. Fall gutter cleaning is the solution.

What Damage Can Clogged Gutters Cause?

Gutters serve an important function, working to channel rainwater and melting snow/ice away from your home. In a four-season region like Cincinnati, it’s especially essential to include gutter cleaning in both the spring and fall. Gutters easily become clogged with leaves, twigs, and other debris. This debris leads to water backup and the potential to… Read more »

Clean Out Your Gutters, But Not Your Wallet

Gutters are essential for your home, working to control the flow of rainwater away from the roof, walls, and foundation. Clogged gutters means water can’t flow away from the home properly, which can lead to a variety of problems. Many of these problems can be quite costly. Problems Caused by Clogged Gutters Ignore your gutters,… Read more »

Gutter Spring Cleaning Safety

Spring is a great time to get your gutters ready for summer. In addition to new budding branch and leaf debris, there is likely to be a lot of accumulation in your gutters from the winter months. Overloaded gutters can cause water to overflow, eroding the landscape and causing water damage to the home. Gutter… Read more »

Are Your Gutters Blocked by Ice Dams?

Winter can be a dangerous time for your home. Snow accumulation on your roof that melts and refreezes can lead to ice dams, which can be a serious problem for your gutters and roof. This is especially true considering the crazy back and forth weather we’ve been having in the Cincinnati area. In addition to… Read more »

Home Maintenance New Year Resolutions

As a new year begins, we find ourselves thinking about improvements. We consider things can we change to improve our well-being and live a better life. Just as we might resolve to take better care of our bodies with a healthier diet and regular exercise, why not commit to taking better care of our homes?… Read more »

Fall is the Time to Clean Those Gutters

As fall begins, thoughts turn to apple cider, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice everything. And as you notice those beautiful autumn leaves wafting through the air, there is one more thing you should be thinking about – gutter cleaning. Fall is an important time to pay attention to your gutters because the abundance of leaves… Read more »