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Out and About in Lombard – Gutter Maintenance is Important

Time to clean gutters

Last weekend I was showing homes in the Lombard and Glen Ellyn area. I was surprised at how many homes had visible debris coming out of their gutters.

Regular maintenance is the key to well working gutters. It is suggested that your gutters and downspouts are cleaned out in both the spring and again in the fall, once the leaves from nearby trees have fallen.

If you don’t clean your gutters and downspouts, the rain will not run off or drain properly and over time this can cause damage to your home’s foundation.

Inspect the gutters as you clean them, looking for any rust, holes or loose nails. Make sure they are securely fastened to the house. Run some water through the downspouts and make sure that the water running out of the downspout is being properly diverted with the use of a plastic or concrete diverter. You don’t want the water emptying out on the ground where it will cause erosion. A few hours on a nice day can save you thousands of dollars later. Your home is your most valuable asset; regular maintenance is a way to preserve it for years to come.

For the past few years, I have used Mark Keane of Keane Maintenance to do my gutters and have been pleased with his services. If you are like me and prefer someone else on your roof, his number is 630-595-1570.

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