How Our Gutter Services Help Protect Your Foundation

Many homeowners overlook their gutters during routine home maintenance, but this is a mistake. Your gutters play an important role in moving rainwater off your roof and away from the house through downspouts. Neglecting your gutters can lead to serious property damage. 

Bumble Roofing provides gutter installation and gutter cleaning to help homeowners keep their homes protected when it’s raining outside. We’re more than a roofing installation company. Our services also include maintenance, tune-ups, emergency repairs, inspections, and more. 

Get your home ready for the rain by scheduling gutter services with Bumble Roofing so you can stop worrying and know your home is well-protected. We not only clean your gutters but also check them for problems and provide instant quotes for repairs or replacement, if necessary. 

Gutter Care = Foundation Protection

How do gutters protect your foundation? They control the flow of water off your house, moving it away from the foundation so it doesn’t pool there and cause soil erosion, hydrostatic pressure, and soil expansion that can lead to cracks in the concrete. Keeping your gutters clear of debris allows water to flow along a predetermined path, keeping your home and foundation safe.

Investing in gutter guards helps reduce the time you spend cleaning and maintaining your gutters by filtering out large debris that causes most blockages. Gutter guards also deter pests, reduce the chances of water damage, and extend your roof’s lifespan. 

Why Gutters Matter More Than You Think

The link between clogged gutters and home damage is clear. Aside from foundational issues, clogged gutters can also cause:

• Roof leaks: A blocked gutter can cause a roof leak when water backs up and pools on the roof. It seeps under shingles and tiles, eventually traveling into your home.
• Mold growth: Any area with standing water and a food source is a great place for mold to grow. Overflowing gutters lead to rot and mold growth on the roof, which can cause health problems and structural issues if left unaddressed.
• Lowered home value: A rusting, water-stained gutter looks untidy and affects your home’s curb appeal. It may cause potential home buyers to second-guess the rest of the home’s upkeep. 
• Basement flooding: If your gutters can’t divert water away from the house, it may get into your basement. 
• Destroyed landscaping: Water consistently falling from your roof onto plants, grass, and other landscaping can cause soil erosion, kill plants, and ruin the look of your yard. 
• Home exterior damage: Consistently damp fascia and siding can lead to rot, staining, or mold growth over time. 

How Clogged Gutters Lead to Foundation Damage

Foundation water damage occurs when gutters become clogged, causing water to back up and drip down the exterior of your home to the foundation. Over time, water can pool in these areas and cause cracks in the foundation due to the following:

• Soil erosion: Over time, if enough soil is washed away, it can create voids beneath the foundation where support used to be. This destabilizes the foundation, causing cracking or crumbling.
• Expanding and contracting soil: When soil is wet, it swells and pushes on the foundation. When it’s dry, it contracts, pulling away and leaving gaps. This push-and-pull creates pressure on the concrete, compromising its integrity.
• Hydrostatic pressure: Heavily saturated soil around your foundation exerts a consistent, heavy force on the sides of your house, leading to structural weakness and water intrusion.  

Warning Signs It’s Time To Upgrade or Replace Your Gutters

Sometimes, a gutter cleaning isn’t enough to restore proper rainwater drainage. The top signs you need new gutters include: 

• Gaps between the gutters and the house
• Sagging
• Cracks and holes
• Rust
• Peeling paint
• Recurring blockages after cleaning
• Seams pulling apart

If your rainwater drainage solutions aren’t working properly, call Bumble Roofing. We can help you select the perfect new gutters to complement your home and improve drainage. 

Our Approach to Gutter Cleaning and Installation

When we clean your gutters, our roofing professionals arrive on time, thoroughly clean and inspect the gutters, and make sure they’re prepared for the rainy season. We also provide helpful gutter maintenance tips to keep your gutters functioning properly for years to come. 

If the gutters need replacing, we remove the old gutters and check the underlying structures for damage. If there is no extensive damage, we move on to installing your new gutters, ensuring they’re placed correctly and can divert water away from your home. 

Bumble Roofing’s Easy, Expert Process

At Bumble Roofing, we strive to make it easy for you to protect your home from water damage and other issues. From the moment you call us for gutter installation, repair, or maintenance, we’ll treat you and your home with the utmost respect and provide honest quotes and transparent pricing. 

We use high-quality products and hold ourselves to high standards. Customer satisfaction is guaranteed on every job, so let us know if there’s anything we can do to improve your experience.

Our roofing experts will never try to pressure you, because we don’t have commissioned salespeople. We make the process as easy as possible for our customers, putting your comfort first. We’re proud of our honest services, transparent pricing, and a high customer satisfaction rating. 

Don’t Wait — Protect Your Foundation Before the Rain Starts

Don’t wait until it starts raining to deal with your gutter issues. Whether you’re booking gutter repair or a full roof replacement, we’re excited to work with you on your next home project. Contact Bumble Roofing today to request an instant quote for gutter protection systems for your home ahead of the rainy season.