They had just finished the flowerbeds. Fresh mulch. New plants. Over $1,200 of time and care.
Then it rained.
The gutters were clogged. Water overflowed right into the beds, washing everything away. The soil eroded. The foundation cracked six months later.
Total cost? $6,800 in landscaping. $4,200 in structural repairs.
Because they skipped the gutters.
Here’s the part nobody thinks about:
Gutters aren’t about rain. They’re about control.
Clogged gutters dump water where it’s not supposed to go. It:
- Floods flowerbeds
- Pools near your foundation
- Soaks the siding
- It can even rot your roof.
And you won’t know until you see the cracks.
The fix?
- Clean your gutters at least twice a year to prevent clogs and ensure proper drainage. More if trees are nearby.
- Ensure that downspouts and splash blocks are functioning.
- Check for sagging or leaks.
It’s not glamorous. But it works.
We clean gutters for our Zooby Do maintenance plan members, just as if we were protecting a museum.
Because in a way, we are.
Your home is the thing that holds everything else together.
And all it takes is one lazy afternoon and a clogged elbow joint to put it at risk.
We’ll keep the water where it belongs. Off your flowers. Away from your house.
You just enjoy the rain.
