Gutters are one of the most neglected parts of your property yet they do an invaluable job of protecting it from the ravages of the British weather. If you're lucky, you'll never have a problem with your guttering. It'll keep on working, the rainwater will flow cleanly off your roof and down to the drains [...]
Moss and algae clinging to roof tiles are unsightly but also if left for too long can cause damage. The roof tiles can begin to decay as the lichen and moss take hold and their roots find their way into the porous top layer of the clay. The moss holds moisture on the roof, feeding [...]
Exterior home maintenance is vital if you're going to stay warm and dry. First and foremost check your roof to ensure it has all its tiles in place, the lead or zinc flashings are secure and finally that your gutters are clear, free flowing and don't leak. Unfortunately, it's not so easy to see what [...]
Case study Storrington, West Sussex RH20 BEFORE AFTER If you're selling your house and your roof looks like this one then it may not be a bad idea to get a professional roof clean and anti mould seal done. That's exactly what the owner of this property did and the results [...]
Removing unwanted plant growth from your walls and gutters Dead Ivy is an eyesore. The problem is it tends to stay stuck or entwined on the external walls and it's never easy to remove. However, with the right equipment it's fairly straightforward. This house was covered with the stuff but we soon got rid of [...]
Clay tile pressure wash cleaning The pictures below show before, and after pictures we took of a clay tile roof we cleaned in Meopham, Kent. As you can see, when professionally power-washed this roof came up looking like the day it had been installed. [...]
Regular maintenance costs little and saves lots. How many times have you heard that? It's true though and it applies to pretty much anything. Take your car for instance. You have it serviced because you want it to start in the morning, to stop when you apply the brakes and to run efficiently and economically. [...]
BLOCKED GUTTERS When your gutters get into this state they are effectively useless. All they do is collect moisture and debris and eventually, the rainwater spills over onto the brickwork and you end up with damp patches on your bedroom walls or ceilings. [...]
Based in Brentwood, Essex, Pro Gutter Cleaning are well positioned to service Harlow and surrounding areas. We are specialist in clearing and repairing blocked gutters We pride ourselves on being fast and efficient and will be out to you within 24 hours usually. Sometimes we can even do it [...]
a) The average rainfall in London is 23 inches or 50mm per year b) A litre of water weighs 1 kilogram or 2.2 lbs. c) The average Victorian terraced or semi detached house has approx 1,000 sq ft of tiled roof. d) 1 inch of rain falling on a 1,000 sq ft roof produces 600 gallons of [...]
