Beware clogged gutters

Trick-or-treating came to America in the 1800s, when Scottish and Irish immigrants brought the Celtic tradition of “guising,” related to the word “disguise.” It was popularized nationwide during the post-World War II baby boom.

The custom isn’t scary. It’s a fun night for kids and creates lasting childhood memories. But one thing that is scary and is not fun is overflowing gutters. The sight of water pouring from your gutters and seeping into your basement isn’t a lasting memory you want.

You could run outside during the storm, grab a ladder, and attempt to clean the clog yourself, but that is, to say the least, not advisable.

Or you could contact The Gutter Boys and have its technicians come out to do the job for you. “Although we install a hundred miles of our popular gutter guards every year, gutter cleaning is still who we are,” says company founder Anthony Alberino. “Many homeowners don’t want their gutters covered and prefer regular cleanings. We offer one-time cleanings, but most people sign up for our gutter subscription service, which puts your gutter cleaning on autopilot.”

Anthony’s subscription service means his team comes to your home regularly—usually two to three times a year—to clean your gutters. It’s automatic; you don’t even have to call.

It’s a good idea because gutter cleaning is one task every homeowner should avoid doing themselves. More than 500,000 people in the U.S. are treated for ladder-related injuries each year, including critical, life-altering injuries and deaths—and that is scary. Professionals like the technicians at The Gutter Boys are trained in ladder safety and have far more experience than you and I do.

Gutter Guards

If you choose to have your gutter covered, know that The Gutter Boys’ top-rated guards feature a high-flow, stainless-steel micro-mesh that lets water in while keeping debris out. This effect is enhanced by a raised S-curve in the mesh, which increases the surface area and allows debris to shed itself.

“We’ve removed failed gutter guards from many companies,” Anthony says. “That’s why we offer a fully transferable lifetime warranty.”

The Gutter Boys is headquartered at 1090 West Bagley Road in Berea and serves all of Northeast Ohio. Call 440-454-7040 or visit TheGutterBoys.com for a free quote. If you choose to cover your gutters, the company offers 18-month, same-as-cash financing.

The Gutter Boys

1090 West Bagley Road, Berea

440-454-7040

TheGutterBoys.com