4 Most Common Culprits Behind Clogged Gutters - Adams Roofing Professionals, Inc

Without a well-maintained gutter system, rainwater or snowmelt will not be able to run off your roof without dripping on the exterior or pooling at the foundation of your house. In order to avoid these dilemmas and other water-related issues, it is essential to clean out your gutters from potential clog-causing debris.

Clogged Gutters

Adams Roofing Professionals, Inc, a leaking roof repair company, shares here four things that can clog your gutters.

Leaves. By far, the most common culprit behind gutter clogs are leaves that fall from surrounding trees during the autumn season. To keep leaves from causing clogs in your gutters, regularly trim away branches that overhang your roof. If a tree is too close to your roof, consider removing it completely. Installing a lead guard on your gutters will also help.

Bird’s Nests. Birds generally consider gutters to be an ideal place to build their nests. Pests also favor secluded spaces because such areas can protect them from predators. To discourage wildlife from clogging your gutters, annual or biannual inspections and cleanouts are necessary. Let your trusted roofing company add a mesh cover to your gutters to prevent animal nests.

Weeds. Weeds can thrive in the toughest conditions, and sometimes only need a bit of moisture to germinate. If a gutter does not slope down enough toward the downspout, water will drain more slowly during rainfall, causing weeds and organic debris to build up in the gutter.

Sludge. When leaves and other organic matter decay in your gutters, they eventually disintegrate into a slimy mess of rotted material, which can block your gutters and downspouts.

When it comes to residential and commercial roofing solutions, such as gutter cleaning and maintenance, storm damage repair, and full-on roof replacement, Adams Roofing Professionals, Inc is the company to trust. Give us a call at (847) 440-1411 to learn more about our top-rated services. For an estimate on roof repair cost, fill out our contact form.

I wanted to let you know about an experience I had with one of your employees. I live at 1200 Knottingham Court in Kingsport Estates and apparently, your company is servicing our condo association. My building has had a leak in the entryway for several months and Eddie was dispatched out to have me show him the source of the leak inside. I met him on Friday, September 21st and just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with his friendliness and professionalism. He immediately found the source of the leak and even went up on the roof to show me. He assured me that someone would take care of it as soon as possible and told me he would give the report priority to avoid any further damage. As someone who used to be in Customer Service, I always value a company that hires people that are not only skilled at their trade, but also skilled at interacting with people. Eddie is a great example of that and I wanted you to know so you could tell him what a great job he does! I am so glad that Alma Management chose Adams Roofing to be our roofing contractor!... [more]

Jeremy Q, CMCA, AMS

Adams Roofing has a great team to work perfectly with condo and townhome Associations. We are currently in the middle of a 6 year, 49 building tear-off project. Adams works hand in hand with the engineers, delivers according to the specifications, and provides great customer service to the homeowners and management team.... [more]

Sue T.

Good Afternoon, I am writing to you on behalf of the Mission Hills M-8 Association. I would like to tell you how happy we are with the work that you completed for our Association. Your supervisor Eddie was great. We liked his professionalism and his work ethic. He kept us informed, and delivered on all his promises. Please make sure that any other jobs you do for us include him. Best regards, Joey Mission Hills Management... [more]

Brett K.

Charlie, Thanks very much for replacing the gutter! No one has been out to do it, at least before I left for work this morning. But I will definitely let you know whether it’s done correctly. I am very satisfied with your roofing job. It looks great, and more importantly, there were no leaks when it rained (even though we haven’t gotten really hard rains yet). So, I have been very pleased with my experience with Adams, especially with the professionalism and responsiveness of you and Dan. Thanks.... [more]

Keith M.

I wanted to take a moment to comment on your technician, Eddie. Eddie was assigned to inspect a roof leak I am having in my home in Cobblestone Circle. He was prompt, professional, courteous and informative; everything a customer could ask for when inviting a contractor into their home. Eddie represents Adams Roofing Well; and clearly he is an asset to your company. Kudos to him! Thank you.... [more]

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