The above photo is what roof tilers call a “mitred valley.” Some Melbourne roof tilers used to use this method for tiled valleys, it is becoming less common and is NOT recommended. Underneath the tiles, the valley metal sheeting is completely covered, blockages will form under the tiles, this will restrict water-flow. This is a major problem just […]
When inspecting buildings for gutter cleaning we always advice our customers whether any overhanging tree branches need pruning. Any weeds or small tree roots can also cleared away from the gutters. With your permission we will cut back these branches as we work around the roof edge. We recommend keeping all trees pruned approximately one metre […]
It’s always interesting to see the different challenges faced by our dedicated cleaners. Grayson’s Gutter Cleaners cooperatively work together on every job, in many cases a second Grayson’s vehicle will attend the scene within one hour to provide assistance with extra equipment and more hands on deck! The high up window in the picture is […]
How Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost? Every day we are asked over the telephone, “how much does gutter cleaning cost?” The cost of gutter cleaning in Melbourne varies from house to house. The first thing we need to know is, is your house single or double storey? Once our gutter cleaners arrive at your property […]
A crucial part of any gutter cleaning service is cutting away any tree branches, ivies or creeper plants that are interfering with your gutters. Trees can cause gutter blockage problems from a great distance away but with creepers and ivies the plants will totally cover your roof and even grow through your tiles into the […]
Gutter Cleaning and Downpipes in Melbourne We often explain to our gutter cleaning customers that one of the biggest causes of roof gutter blockage and overflow is the lack of downpipes. During a big storm there can be hundreds of litres per minute coming off the roof into the gutters. Many houses do not have […]
The only way to fully test guttering for correct water flow is to flush the gutters with water. First remove all the loose debris (we do this with gutter cleaning hand tools). Once the gutters and downpipe entrances are clear of dirt and leaves you can conduct a water test. With a hose fill the […]
Our gutter cleaning service includes clearing all roof valleys, it also includes cleaning all roof channels, roof sumps and downpipes. If your house is surrounded by tall gum trees you may know the frustration of seeing thousands of leaves and tree debris covering your valleys. The presence of this debris on your roof can cause major […]
Our professional gutter cleaners also clean out your leaf diverters! Find out more in this article. Cleaning and unblocking of leaf diverters is one of the many important aspects of a quality gutter cleaning service. Leaf diverters are normally installed as part of the filtering system of rainwater tanks. Many people will have the roof gutters […]
The wackiest bird spikes install we’ve ever seen was inside the floor of a box gutter, learn how we can advise on more suitable bird control options! We’ve installed bird spikes on many different surfaces. Normally bird spikes are installed onto ledges and parapet edges of roofs. Some other places where we install bird spikes […]
