A Special Message about COVID-19 from Hamish your local neighbourhood Gutter Cleaning expert.

The safety and well-being of customers is our priority and we’d like to let you know about the protective measures we're taking during these challenging times.

• We intend to keep our business open and will be operating as usual during this vital period of social distancing.

• We have been briefed on the symptoms of COVID-19, and everybody who works with us is under strict instructions to stay at home at the first sign of any respiratory illness or fever.

• We will wash/sanitise our hands thoroughly before and after visiting anyone’s home.

• We accept contactless payments.

• We have not recently travelled overseas or knowingly had contact with an infected person. In the unlikely event of exposure, we will obviously stay home and self-isolate in line with the latest government rules.

• We agree to adhere to the social distancing guidelines and refrain from shaking hands and keep at least 1.5m from others. We kindly ask that you do the same.

The team at Gutter-Vac wishes you and your loved ones the very best of health. We’re all in this together, and together we’ll get through it.

Your local gutter cleaning expert

Gutters are designed to distribute rain water systematically away from your home, protecting it from water damage.

Over the years and throughout the seasons, gutter build up can cause irreparable damage to even top-of-the-line gutter systems. Gutter maintenance is essential in preventing damage to your home.

Hamish from Gutter-Vac will use unique equipment to easily remove leaves, mud, sludge, dirt and debris from your gutters, roof and downpipes, preventing costly and dangerous problems.

Gutter-Vac will vacuum and clean your gutters to protect you and your home:

• All leaves, sticks, nuts, berries, slime & dirt vacuumed from your gutters and roof.
• This will prevent downpipe blocks and gutter overflows.
• You can avoid climbing ladders and perching dangerously on high roofs.
• All gutter rubbish is removed from your property.

Stay safe. Don’t DIY!

It might seem like a good idea to grab a ladder and a bucket, and clean the gutters yourself. Don’t!

Attempting to tackle a job while balancing on a ladder requires a great deal of concentration, increasing the danger of falling. Saving a few dollars on professional gutter cleaning isn’t worth the risk of serious injury.

The dangers of cleaning your own gutters include:

• Instability of the ladder on uneven ground or insecure positioning.
• Poor maintenance of ladders means they can break or become wobbly.
• Contact with electrical wiring.                                         
• Improper or loose clothing can catch, causing you or the ladder to fall.
• Dizziness can come on suddenly at height.

Don’t risk falling off your roof, call Gutter-Vac to clean vacuum and clean your gutters.

Rust prevention

Cleaning your gutters regularly can help prevent gutter rust. Without proper cleaning, debris left in gutters breaks down and forms a destructive sludge. Over time, this sludge causes the formation of rust causing the need for expensive gutter replacement.

Water damage protection

When gutters overflow, the water can flow under the eaves causing water damage to walls, ceilings, carpets and electrical items. Overflow water can also flow to the foundations of the property, which can be extremely dangerous. 

Pest control

Gutter cleaning is essential for pest control. Rotting gutter debris provides a perfect breeding environment for mice, snakes, spiders, cockroaches, beetles and mosquitoes - all of which spread disease. Some of the problems and diseases associated with these vermin include salmonella, staphylococcus, streptococcus, allergies and encephalitis.

Many property owners spray in and around their property for pests, but leave the food source and breeding environment in their gutters. Without treating the source, it is only a matter of time before the vermin reinfest your property. 

Reduce your fire risk

Gutters filled with leaves also provide fuel for fires. Make sure your gutters, roof and downpipes are clear of leaves with regular gutter cleaning.

Call Hamish at Gutter-Vac to establish a regular gutter cleaning schedule which will prevent many problems, keeping your home safe from unnecessary damage.