Autumn is well and truly here which means that winter is just around the corner. Have you made any preparations around your home to maintain a good condition?

At Gutter-Vac Tasmania, we take safety very seriously, the following preparations should be considered to keep your home and family safe during the rough seasons.

Smoke detectors

The seasons changing is a great reminder for you to check your detectors, whether it be smoke or carbon monoxide. Winter is the time most house fires happen. Don’t forget to see if the batteries need to be replaced. This quick and simple check can keep your family safe.

Trim Trees and Branches

Check to see if there are any dead or lying branches that could cause damage to the property in a storm. Also, ensure to trim away branches that are close to the house. This task could potentially save you from future expenses.

Inspect walkways, stairs, railings, driveways

Don’t forget to do a thorough inspection of high traffic areas for slip hazards. This could include oil spills, mould or moss, which when wet could create a slip hazard.

Seal gaps and draughts

Ensure you check all gaps for draughts that could affect the heat on the colder days. Your energy bill could be greatly decreased by checking for draughts and sealing them.

Check heating

This tip is one of the most important ones. Maintaining your heating source, no matter what source you use, is of importance. If you have a wood heater, consider getting your flue/chimney cleaned as well as an overall check. Don’t forget to order wood too! If you have an electric or gas heater, get it serviced and check that it is in good working order. You don’t want to be caught out in the cold Tasmanian weather.

Clean Gutters

It is a common misconception that you should clean your gutters once the leaves have fallen but it is actually a good idea to get ahead of them. Cleaning your gutters at the beginning of autumn to ensure that the debris does not break down into a mud like sludge in the bottom of your gutters.  The sludge is the real problem because this is what really causes the blockages which can potentially cause water damage to your property. So get them cleaned and make sure they have good drainage.

Do you have a ‘to do list’ to get your home winter ready?

Take the time to protect your investment and rest easy knowing your home is ready.

Winter is coming!

“First time I have used Gutter-Vac and was very impressed with the result and communication throughout.”

Paul of Kingston, Tasmania

It is fantastic when we get customer feedback like this.

We are pleased to hear that our communication process is working effectively. Our team strives to keep the customer informed of any changes in their booking at all times.

Thank you Paul for making the time to fill out a customer survey.

Properties on tank water should endeavour to keep the gutters clean of debris to get the best quality drinking water.

Gutters full of debris will not collect the quantity of water as overflow issues could occur.

The  above photo had the water bypassing the gutters in downpours due to not being able to access the gutter. When it was a constant slow rain, the water would soak into the grassy mass and eventually find its way to the down pipe and the tank. This would mean the water was passing through grass and mud, depositing into the tank.

There might not be so many overflow issues with the above gutter but again the water has to pass through mud and grass.

This is what came out of the gutter. Imagine the water soaking through this muddy root system and flowing into the water tank.

We provide a reminder service, letting you know when your gutter clean is due. You can set the period to whatever you would like.

An email is sent, reminding you that you are due a clean. This is not obligatory, even if you have set a period. Should you not wish a clean when a reminder is sent, we simply skip that period and send you a reminder the next period. Contact Gutter-Vac Tasmania for a free quote today and get your maintenance schedule in place.

” After requesting a quote, I received a prompt reply including expected date of service. I was called when an earlier date became available. The service was carried out as arranged and before and after pictures supplied. I find this service faultless.”

Virginia Of Taroona, Tasmania

We pride ourselves in following a process to efficiently provide a quote and respond to any request.

Once a quote is accepted, we book a time with the client. We have a list that we add you to, if you wish to be moved forward. We do everything in our power to accommodate the requests of the customer.

We set aside a rain day each week and if this day is not required, we can bring forward work on the list.

We are grateful our customers for their patience and for taking the time to complete customer surveys.

The gutters can be  clear of debris but if the down pipe has a plant growing out of it then water is not free to flow away from the house.

When there is a root system as shown in the picture, water will slowly make its way through and away as long as it is a slow steady rain.

But if we have a big downpour, it is more likely to overflow and not make its way down the down pipe.

Sometimes there is no plant to give you an idea that the problem is there over the down pipe.

This gutter, in Kingston, had  leafy debris sitting over the down pipe. It matted tightly, forming a top over the gutter which would not allow the water to escape down the down pipe.

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The next photo shows another plant and root system that was found in the bend of the down pipe.

It really pays to have your gutters cleaned regularly and to keep the down pipes clear. You will have fewer water issues and you will be looking after the life of the guttering. When these root systems grow and accumulate, water gets trapped and will deteriorate the guttering and down pipes much faster.

“Fast and efficient service, and an honest serviceman which was appreciated. Good communication from the office also. Thank you, will use again.”

Mel of New Town, Tasmania

It is most appreciated when our customers fill out the customer survey form.

We are happy that we are providing a service that makes our customers want to come back and use us again.