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Author: Dwayne & Rebecca Smith & Lulham

Why regular gutter cleaning is important to not void house insurance.

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Gutter cleaning is an essential maintenance task that should not be overlooked if you want to avoid voiding your house insurance. Although it may seem like a mundane chore, neglecting gutter cleaning can have serious consequences for your property and potentially invalidate your insurance coverage.

Gutters serve a vital role in directing rainwater away from your property’s foundation, preventing water damage and potential flooding. Over time, gutters can accumulate leaves, twigs, debris, and even bird nests, causing clogs that obstruct the flow of water. When gutters are clogged, rainwater can overflow, spilling onto the roof, walls, and foundation of your home. This excessive water exposure can lead to various problems such as roof leaks, rotting wood, interior water damage, and even structural issues.

From an insurance perspective, failure to maintain your gutters and prevent water damage could be viewed as negligence on the homeowner’s part. Most insurance policies include clauses that require homeowners to take reasonable steps to protect their property from preventable damage. Neglecting gutter cleaning and subsequently experiencing water-related issues may be considered a breach of this duty, potentially resulting in a denied insurance claim.

Insurance companies expect homeowners to fulfil their responsibilities in terms of property maintenance and upkeep. Regular gutter cleaning is a simple yet crucial task that demonstrates your commitment to protecting your home and its value. By keeping your gutters clean and functioning properly, you reduce the risk of water damage, which in turn lowers the likelihood of filing an insurance claim.

Additionally, maintaining clean gutters also helps prevent other issues like pest infestations. Clogged gutters create a hospitable environment for pests such as mosquitoes, termites, rodents, and birds. These unwanted visitors can cause further damage to your property, leading to potential insurance claims. By regularly cleaning your gutters, you minimise the chances of these pests taking up residence in your home.

To ensure you comply with your insurance policy and maintain coverage, it is recommended to include gutter cleaning as part of your regular home maintenance routine. Depending on the location and surrounding vegetation, gutters should ideally be cleaned at least twice a year, preferably before the rainy seasons.

Gutter cleaning plays a significant role in protecting your property and avoiding insurance issues. By keeping your gutters clean and free from debris, you reduce the risk of water damage, maintain the integrity of your home’s structure, and prevent potential pest infestations. Regular gutter maintenance demonstrates your commitment to protecting your property and ensures that you meet the requirements of your house insurance policy. Don’t underestimate the importance of gutter cleaning.

If you live in Ballina NSW or surrounds, give us a call at Gutter-Vac Northern Rivers for a free no obligation quote, on 1300 654 253.

Email: northernrivers@guttervac.com.au

Website: https://www.guttervac.com.au/locations/northern-rivers/

Why choose Gutter-Vac over your local handyman?

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1. Expertise: Gutter-Vac Northern Rivers specialises in gutter cleaning and has extensive knowledge and experience in this area. A handyman may not have the same level of expertise and may not be as efficient or thorough in cleaning gutters.

2. Tools and Equipment: Gutter-Vac uses specialised vacuum equipment and tools that are designed for gutter cleaning. A handyman may not have access to these expensive tools, which could result in a less effective cleaning job.

3. Safety: Gutter cleaning can be a hazardous task, especially if the gutters are high off the ground. Gutter-Vac has safety equipment and trained technicians who can safely clean gutters without putting themselves or the homeowner at risk. A handyman may not have the same level of safety training or equipment.

4. Insurance: Gutter-Vac Northern Rivers is fully insured, which means that homeowners are protected in the case of any accidents or damage that may occur during the gutter cleaning process. A handyman may not have the same level of insurance coverage, which could leave homeowners liable for any damages or injuries that occur.

5. Satisfaction: We are a small family-owned business and part of Australia’s largest and longest running gutter cleaning company. We are proud of the exceptional level of customer service we provide, and confidently offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee on every job we do.

If you live in any of the following areas you are eligible for Gutter-Vac’s services: Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Suffolk Park, Brunswick Heads, Alstonville, Wollongbar, Tintenbar, Lismore, Skennars Head, Bangalow, Pottsville, Kyogle, Casino, Evans Head, Woodburn, Wardell, Coraki, Nimbin, The Channon.

To request a free no obligation quote, contact us on 1300 654 253.

Why is it so important to get your gutters cleaned?

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Gutters manage the flow of rainwater into downpipes and away from your home. If these are blocked, in a bad rainstorm the water can build up and even flow back into your house and damage your home inside and outside.  

Decomposing foliage in gutters creates a perfect environment for rust to grow and eat away at the gutter. Here at Gutter-Vac Northern Rivers, our vacuum gutter cleaning removes this wet debris and therefore prevents the effects of rust in your gutters. Additionally, decomposing debris in gutters creates the perfect environment for an ecosystem of small insects like mosquitos and cockroaches, all the way through to small animals like mice, rats, birds, and snakes. These insects and animals can make their way into your roof and if small enough into your house.

Dry leaves on your roof and in your gutters act as the perfect fire-starting material. In hot and dry weather, it would only take one fire ember to fall on these leaves and ignite. You may think that a spark will never land inside your gutters, but this actually can happen. 

Clean gutters are essential for the protection of your home, both interior and exterior. Give us a call at Gutter-Vac Northern Rivers for a free no obligation quote, on 1300 654 253.

Northern Rivers Gutter-Vac. It’s an amazingly simple, safe, no-mess system, that will clean your gutters better than any other method.

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It’s been a fantastic start for our first week in our new Northern-Rivers Gutter-Vac franchise this week. With some really interesting Gutter cleans.

From beautiful acreage in Rous Mill through to Tregeagle Farmlets and Macadamia farms to spectacular ocean views in Ocean Shores to some funky Carlyle lane addresses in Byron bay to some beautiful Queenslanders in Lismore. We are absolutely loving the fresh air, spectacular results and the smiles on our customer’s faces is just awesome. If you live in Lismore -Alstonville – Clunes- Bangalow – Wollongbar – Ballina – Lennox Head – Byron Bay – Mullumbimby – Casino or Kyogle call us on 1300 654 253 and it will be our pleasure to look after you. https://www.facebook.com/guttervacnorthernrivers

Gutter-Vac Northern Rivers offers professional and courteous vacuum cleaning of commercial and domestic gutters, roofs, solar PV panels, ceiling cavities and downpipes. Gutter-Vac is committed to customer satisfaction, in fact, we guarantee it!

Gutter-Vac Northern Rivers – Working for the Community

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Last week I had the opportunity to clean the gutters of the Pottsville tennis club house, a branch of my children’s tennis club – Sonic Tennis. The Sonic Tennis coaching team have a strong work ethic towards anything they do, and always go above and beyond for all the kids in their tennis programs. It was good to do something for them to show them we appreciate all their hard work!!

The Kenyan Connection

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Nic Anderson first met Clem Shand when they were both working on a hydro-electricity project in Western Kenya.

Both natives of South Africa, their respective career paths delivered them to the Australian mining industry. Mind you, it wasn’t long before they began looking for new and exciting opportunities.

‘Clem and I had kept in touch and he was telling me one minute that he was buying into a Yoghurt Store, before he rang me back and said ‘Forget that. Check out this Gutter-Vac opportunity!’ Nic says.

Clem launched his business in Mandurah in late April. Nic’s first job in the Northern Rivers of NSW was booked in while he was on training.

The mining industry’s loss has been Gutter-Vac’s gain – twice.

Nic Anderson can be contacted on 1300 654 253 or northernrivers@guttervac.com.au

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