Damaged Rain Gutters in San Mateo?

9/24/2021 (Permalink)

When working correctly, rain gutters can help prevent water intrusion and water damage to your home. SERVPRO of San Mateo offers these tips from expert Bob Villa for determining if your rain gutters are damaged:

Inspect your rain gutters for visible signs of cracking. Use binoculars to inspect for smaller cracks. If you see extensive cracking, replacement is required.

Inspect gutter seams for damage where two horizontal sections meet.

Inspect your home’s paint job. If there is evidence of paint peeling, it may point to rain gutter failure. Check the section of the rain gutter closest to the paint damage for leaks. If there are more than a couple of leaks, you may want to replace the rain gutters.

Inspect your home’s exterior wood elements for rotting windowsills or door jambs. You may have clogged rain gutters or inadequate storm drainage.

Inspect the exterior of the home for mildew damage. If there is moisture accumulating around or near the foundation, mildew can grow. This is a sign your rain gutters are not working properly.

Call Us!

You never know when your San Mateo home or business will need emergency water damage restoration services, but when they do, SERVPROof San Mateo has a team of highly trained technicians ready to assist you. Call us today at 650-931-6060. We’ll restore your water damage, “Like it never even happened.”