The guttering system on your commercial building is vital to ensure that rainwater can drain away from your building effectively.
Maintaining your gutters clear of dirt and debris is an essential exercise for keeping your building maintenance costs low. If the guttering is neglected. moss, leaves and debris can cause blockages, this can cause serious water damage to the internals of your building.
Blocked gutters can cause damage by pulling away from the fascia and can also potentially damage the goods held inside the building from a leaking roof, mould, dampness, and animal infestations. In addition, the water drainage may be disrupted, which will prevent rainwater from dispersing properly, which could seep into the foundation of the building causing further damage.
Hiring a professional gutter cleaner can help prevent the issues raised by blocked gutters, not only by clearing the gutters but also with regular inspections. A good professional gutter cleaner will alert you to any potential problems so you can fix them before they get out of hand and cost you money.
Our Commercial Gutter Cleaning Services
DMC Facilities management offers two state-of-the-art solutions, our “GutterVac System” and our Spider MEWP for the hard-to-reach areas.
Camera or Drone Survey
We always advise clients to commission a full professional survey prior to commencing any work. With our state-of-the-art camera system (up to 45ft) or, if necessary for taller buildings we will deploy our drone, we can analyse and access your requirements before providing an accurate competitive quote.
High-Level and out of reach gutters
We can utilize our in house spider cherry picker or other access methods depending on the project requirements. Platforms range from 20m, 3.5tn, self-propelled booms and scissor lifts.
Gutter Vacuum System
Our state-of-the-art ‘Gutter Vacuum System’ enables us to clean the gutters of your commercial building from ground level to 45ft high using the latest camera technology for a controlled, lucrative clean. We use a high-powered cleaning vacuum to remove moss, weeds, leaves, and just about anything else that lands on your roof gutters without leaving a mess.
How Often Should Gutters Be Cleaned?
We recommend that your gutters should be cleared at least once a year. However, there are tell tail signs that your gutters should get a professional check or may need a professional clean such as:
- Mould and lichen growth around the gutters
- Mould and dampness inside plus a musty smell
- Water overflowing from the gutters themselves
