Does your gutter flow when it rains?
In (Northern) Ireland, we get 180+ rain days every year. During heavy rainfall—which happens regularly here—your roof is demanding roughly 125 litres per minute of drainage capacity.
Here’s the problem: a standard half-round gutter can only safely handle about 100 litres per minute. Add moss into the mix, and you’ve reduced that by 30-50%. Water backs up, overflows down your walls, and you’ve got a problem.
The good news? There’s a smart way to fix it.
For longer gutter runs: Professional vacuum cleaner systems clear moss quickly and cost-effectively.
For shorter runs: Manual removal with thorough inspection catches problems your gutters might have—damage, leaks, blockages—and keeps you within budget.
Either way, we test the flow before we finish.
After the next rainy day, take a walk around your home. Is water flowing freely into your downpipes, or pooling and overflowing? If your gutters aren’t flowing, give us a call.
