Question 1

How do you decide which cleaning method to use?

Accepted Answer

We inspect the roof and gutters before we start. During dry conditions, clearing by hand and finishing the job with a blower can provide a better result — we will assess the conditions and choose the right method for the job, whether that’s hand cleaning, vacuum extraction with our ute-mounted system, or a combination of both.

Question 2

What does a vacuum gutter clean involve?

Accepted Answer

Where the inspection calls for it, we use a ute-mounted vacuum with a 60 metre hose to suck the leaves, debris and muck out of your gutters. Everything is collected in a drum on our ute and taken away — nothing is thrown over the side onto your walls, garden or lawn, and you never have to dispose of the rubbish yourself.

Question 3

What types of properties do you clean?

Accepted Answer

We clean gutters on single and double storey homes, townhouses, units, factories, schools and shops. On the commercial side we regularly service body corporates, schools, hospitals, government buildings, retirement villages, industrial facilities, heritage buildings, property managers and large factories.

Question 4

Can you clean gutters on a double storey or split-level home?

Accepted Answer

Yes — multi level and double storey gutter cleaning is our specialty. Our staff are trained and equipped to work on any roof, we hold a WorkCover licence for high-risk work, and we can operate elevated work platforms such as cherry pickers and travel towers where needed.

Question 5

How do I get a quote?

Accepted Answer

Quotes are free. Request one online or call us directly. If you include your address, we can look up your property on Google Maps and give you an accurate quote over the phone — or we can schedule a visit.

Question 6

What areas do you service?

Accepted Answer

We travel across Greater Melbourne, Geelong and the Mornington Peninsula, with offices in Port Melbourne, Berwick and Keilor. Suburbs we regularly service include Point Cook, Sunbury, South Morang, Lilydale, Berwick, Pakenham, Glen Waverley, Rowville, Frankston, Brighton, Box Hill, Balwyn and many more.

Question 7

How often should gutters be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

We recommend scheduling regular cleaning so your gutters never get blocked. Melbourne is always susceptible to heavy rain and flash flooding, so call as soon as you suspect a blockage. With regular cleaning, gutters last a lot longer and your home is safer — homes near deciduous trees or in bushfire-prone areas like Warrandyte and Beaconsfield benefit from year-round preventative maintenance.

Question 8

What happens if I never clean my gutters?

Accepted Answer

Blocked gutters let water cascade over the front — or worse, flow back over the eaves and into the house. Many leaking roofs are caused by blocked gutters and downpipes. Wet leaves and dirt cause gutters to rust, while dry leaves are a serious fire hazard in bushfire season.

Question 9

Do you recommend gutter guard?

Accepted Answer

Generally no — we have seen hundreds of gutters with fixed guard that are still full of dirt and decomposed leaves, and removing screwed or riveted guard for cleaning costs home owners hundreds of extra dollars. What we do recommend is the removable “hedgehog” type over the downpipes: it stops blockages, comes in sections from 300mm to 1m, and lifts out easily for cleaning.

Question 10

I use a rain water tank — does gutter cleaning matter more?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you rely on rain water for drinking, gutters must stay clean. We provide a regular service to keep gutters (and your drinking water) clean, and we also offer rain water tank cleaning to remove built-up dirt from the bottom of the tank.

Question 11

Why should I have my solar panels cleaned?

Accepted Answer

Dirty panels lose power output and efficiency — sometimes up to 25%. Dirt builds up from dust, bird droppings, traffic and trees, especially near the sea, major roads, airports or industrial areas. We clean panels with filtered water, without detergents or soaps.

Question 12

What is bird proofing?

Accepted Answer

Pigeons love nesting under solar panels, especially on double storey houses — it quickly becomes a mess of droppings, nests and eggs. We vacuum and blow out under the panels, and can install bird-proof mesh so birds cannot nest underneath. Where needed we add plastic spikes or other deterrents on top of the panels.

Question 13

Are you insured and licensed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We carry public liability and WorkCover insurance, hold a WorkCover licence for high-risk work, and our staff work with harnesses and lifelines. For schools and child care centres, all staff hold police checks and working-with-children accreditation.

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