Hobart Gutter Guard Co Blog

It seems the list of household chores is ever increasing, and often it isn’t until a heavy down-pour that you’ll notice your gutters are overflowing and discover that you’ve now got a blocked downpipe on your hands! 

Blockages are often caused by a build-up of leaves, debris, moss, unwelcome creatures and even the odd tennis ball. It is best to get onto blockages as soon as possible, as ignored blockages can cause serious and costly structural damage to your home and foundations. 

If you do suspect a blockage, the best thing to do is to check it out and assess the pipe to get a good gauge on the situation.

Downpipe assessment is time consuming, involves climbing and the necessary know-how to assess the situation properly. Plus, climbing is inherently dangerous, therefore it’s best to hire experts to assess the seriousness of your problem and ensure your safety. See post How a Gutter Guard Can SAVE Your Life and 7 Ease Steps Using a Ladder at Home to learn more. 

Here’s How to Unblock Downpipes: 

1. Position the ladder so you can get a view down inside the pipe. If you can’t properly see the blockage, then thread a piece of sturdy wire or a thin piece of timber down the pipe until you hit into the blockage. You should be able to use the wire to break up the blockage by moving it in and out. Then use a hose to flush any remaining debris out. 
    
2. If this technique hasn’t been successful, then you may have to move onto the more arduous task of dismantling the downpipe. Tap down the pipe with your knuckles until you hear a solid sound, as this is a good indication that this is where the blockage is. Dismantle the down pipe up to this section. Now break up and clear the blockage. Use a hose to flush the pipe from the top, checking that the blockage has been cleared. It’s also a good idea to clean out the loose pipe parts while you have them dismantled. 
    
3. If both these measures fail, then it might be time to call a plumber. For more severe blockage's plumbers can use their Sani-snake or jet rodding machines to clear the blockage. 

But why let it get to this stage? Blockages are 100% preventable with the use of gutter protection measures such a gutter guards and gutter guard mesh. 

Gutter mesh is a reliable solution for both residential and commercial buildings and prevents debris falling into gutters and downpipes! 

WHY USE GUTTER GUARD KING TAS FOR ALL YOUR GUTTER PROTECTION NEEDS? 

Gutter Guard King Tas is a locally owned and operated family business specialising in gutter protection for both residential and commercial properties. Having found a gap in the market for suitable solutions to solve issues such as clogged gutters, fire ember protection, keeping out pests and vermin and maintaining free-flowing water in your gutter system, Gutter Guard King Tas was formed. With a lack of quality options out there, we decided to bring quality to the market, with a smile. Being a small family-owned business, we know how to treat each and every customer with courtesy and respect. Our customers are our business and this is what separates us from the big boys. When you use Gutter Guard King Tas you are a customer for life, not just a number. 

We pride ourselves on providing outstanding service to our customers and ensuring they are fully satisfied with our service. Your gutter protection will be installed directly by either the business owner or an experienced contractor who has all the training and insurances required to offer you peace of mind. We clean up all mess once we are finished and will even clean out your gutters before installation, to ensure a first call service is provided. To arrange a free quote and inspection, contact us today! When we visit, we will bring our custom-made trailer for you to see and feel the product in person. This way you get a full understanding of our gutter guard quality and effectiveness before proceeding. 

Your peace of mind Guarantee and written Warranty 

•  Tidy & Safe: Your site will be left totally clean and tidy and all our rubbish removed when the job is completed – during work we’ll take precautions to make the area ‘safe’ 
•  After sales: In the event something goes wrong we’ll make contact within 48hrs to arrange inspection and if repairs are needed these will be completed within 7 days at no cost to you 
•  Warranty: Setting the highest standard in the industry Gutter Knight provides a manufacturer 15-year product warranty and an unheard off 15-year workmanship guarantee. But not only that; Gutter Guard King Tas provides a signed written ‘warranty certificate’ upon completion of your job, this warranty stays with the home which means even if you sell the home the warranty is still valid for the new owner