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Have you ever been "scammed" or misled by a contractor?
The Gutter Genie stands by the quality of our work. All work
performed by our factory trained technicians and offer written
warranties on service and materials.
Our satisfied customers continue to be the leading source of
referrals for their family and friends.
We encourage you to check us out, or any other gutter company by
using resources available to you that provide information on
business practices. Some are better than others.
Some companies in the home improvement industries will stoop to
unbelievable lows to take business from the competition. At The
Gutter Genie, we take the high road. We know we have the best
product on the market, the best service and the best value for any
complete leaf and debris shedding system. We do not need to tell you
lies about our competitors to get you to buy our product. We know if
you have a need for a complete leaf and debris shedding system, you
will call us to help you out and you will get the service, price and
treatment you deserve from any of our Factory Reps when they stop by
to show you our system.
A Little Debris Can't Hurt? If you think debris in your gutter is
harmless, think again. Clean gutters are a huge factor in avoiding
major and expensive home repairs. Gutters perform one job:
controlling the water around your home. If debris keeps them from
doing their job, then you can wind up with some big problems.
Leaking Basements: Clogged gutters are the number one cause of
basement water problems. Roof water overflows and accumulates around
the foundation. If this happens, basement leaks may be moments away.
Cracked Foundations: Excess water against the foundation wall can
weaken the footing and lead to cracks. This is especially true in
colder climates during the winter.
Rotten Wood: Water backing up from clogged gutters will cause
moisture damage to the wood fascia and soffits around the house. An
area that becomes rotted will quickly get worse if the leak is not
taken care of by cleaning your gutters.
Ice Damming: In winter, ice-dams can form on top of a clogged
gutter. Snow and ice build up across the top of the gutter and
freeze. During the next thaw, water running off the roof is blocked
from going into and down the downspout and can back up into the
house. This can lead to major wall and ceiling damage.
Slippery Sidewalks: Clogged gutters can overflow and can deposit
water on walks and driveways where it can freeze and cause a very
dangerous hazard. This problem can often be avoided by having your
gutters replaced with our complete leaf and debris system TODAY!
Sagging Driveways: Clogged gutters and downspouts can cause
driveways and walks to sag and crack.
Damage to Flowerbeds: Any newly installed plants or landscape
mulching can be washed away due to water overflowing.
Wood Destroying Insects: Bugs love moisture. Keeping the soil dry
around the foundations can force bugs to go elsewhere. Many termite
protection companies will not provide their warranty unless there
are seamless rain gutters in good working condition.
Safety First: Never clean your gutters. Never have your children or
relatives clean your gutter. This is a very dangerous job. Never
hire your landscaper. They do not carry the proper insurance to
clean your gutters. Landscapers also don't have any expertise in
gutters and will never find the problem that are likely to be able
to find and save you money down the road.
Animals: Lack of having a clean system will also cause water to pond
in areas dammed by debris. This condition is ideal for breeding
mosquitoes. Plants, birds, insects and even mice will make a home in gutter debris.
Rotten Wood: When gutters have debris piled
up above the flashing or shingle line, the debris can hold moisture
on the fascia boards. The moisture can also affect the roof
sheathing and framing beyond the fascia. The debris will act like a
wick and bring water in the bottom of the gutter up to the fascia. Many homeowners have spent THOUSANDS of dollars replacing rotted
wood that an inexpensive professional gutter cleaning by could have
prevented.
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