Imagine this. A perfect fall day in Metro Vancouver. Everyone is walking around wearing their Herschel beanies like they invented the style. Pumpkin spiced lattes are flowing in abundance on every street corner.
Can you name anything more “basic”?
Yes, we can. Imagine this now: a cleaning company trying to tell you about the importance of getting your gutters cleaned. As if you, a homeowner or council member, have never once seen leaves falling off of trees and into your residential gutters.
But there’s a reason why gutter cleaning has become as basic of a fall item as the beloved PSL: because they’re both wildly in demand during this time.
The fall season isn’t the time to try to be original and order a matcha tea latte instead because you don’t want to get what everyone else is having. Gutter cleaning is the same: it’s an absolutely essential service that every residential property needs to have on their annual docket.
Here’s why gutter cleaning is the ultimate “basic” fall home service:
Prevent Water Damage:
Here’s a class equation that you don’t need a PhD in math for: clogged gutters = overflow. Large volumes of water pooling around your home’s foundation straight up doesn’t sound like a good time; regularly scheduled gutter cleaning makes sure that your drainage systems are working properly. You want water AWAY from your home after all, not inside of it – unless you’re looking to recreate the classic 1995 film ‘Waterworld’.
Maintain Aesthetic Appeal:
We all want to say “don’t judge a book by its cover”. But let’s be real – when you’re driving along any neighbourhood, you’re probably judging homes based on how they look. Annual gutter cleaning keeps your home looking spick and span, increasing the curb appeal of your home or giving the impression that you actually give a d#mn about your strata corporation.
Protect your Landscaping:
Whether you do your landscaping yourself or hire a professional for your property, a well landscaped property is a pretty nice flex. But if you don’t take care of your gutters every year, then what’s the point? Not only is your soil and flower beds going down the drain, but your hard earned dollars as well. Keeping up with your gutter maintenance will help protect your landscaping, helping prevent erosion and plant damage.
It’s Just Common Sense:
This seems obvious, right? But with decades of industry experience, we’ve seen everything. Our general rule of thumb for any property – whether it be a single-detached home or multi unit strata corporation – is that preventative care + maintenance is the best approach. Spending money now, while seemingly more expensive in the short-term, is a wiser decision in the long-term if you want to avoid costly repairs in the future.
If you’re ready to embrace your inner Basic B*tch and get your residential gutters cleaned, reach out to Imagine today. We’re here to provide the best property services in Metro Vancouver – simple as that.