Cleaning out gutters

catwoman

The gutters at the back of our semi are full of moss and grass so need desperate attention but the problem is we have a flat roof conservatory at the back which is the lenght of the house and doesn't look strong enough to stand on. How can we get up to the gutters safely or do we need to get someone in, if so how will they do it?

SAP_Saver

what about step ladders so you do not have to lean on the gutter..?

Sand_Man_2

catwoman wrote:

The gutters at the back of our semi are full of moss and grass so need desperate attention but the problem is we have a flat roof conservatory at the back which is the lenght of the house and doesn't look strong enough to stand on. How can we get up to the gutters safely or do we need to get someone in, if so how will they do it?

i saw a Lidl a tool that would clean the glutters without the need to use any ladders or need to stand on the roof. Basically, its just a long extendable pool with a kind of scoop on the end of it. From memory, i think it was for sale for £5-£6. it might be worth you checking it out as pay someone to do it will be more expensive than getting this tool. I don't know if the quality of the tool is any good but you would have to judge that for yourself if you do decide to give it a look.

i think that they go for sale after 10th October. i Hope that they will have them in your local Lidl

ahll

I think next week in Lidl or Aldi (cant remember which) they are selling a gutter cleaner on a pole. I never seen one before or used one but maybe it might be of help to you.

lol yes its Lidl from 12th Oct next Thursday

http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20061012.p.Gutter_Cleaner.ar7

heatherw_01

When I needed my gutters cleaned I got someone in as I did not have the tools or a ladder required to do it.

They used a ladder to get to the gutters and cleaned them out using a tool then patched any damage.

handyman.

what damage do they do to your gutters cleaning them out?

Lord_Gardener

I'd recommend that you get a pro in. This is a tricky job and they'll repair seals etc at the same time!

Lara

We had someone come in and clear our gutters about four years ago and from then onwards our window cleaner does them for us every six months or when we think they need them. He also cleans our conservatory every year;) .