Blocked gutters create problems for every homeowner. The stagnation of water and collection of dirt and debris can create a significant hygiene issue. If the rainwater cannot reach the drainpipe, you have a blocked gutter. Worse, if the drainpipe isn’t able to drain water.
By far the most common cause of a blocked gutter is leaves, on a frequent occasion leaves and twigs get blown onto roofs and therefore end up in gutters. The main problems occur in the winter as this is when the leaves fall. The longer that the leaves are in the gutter and the wetter they get they turn into a more stodgy mess and then when new leaves fall they also join the other leaves and the cycle continues on the wetter and further into the gutter the leaves are the harder it is for them to be removed. This can cause mould to occur into your gutter or even for birds. Leaves are constantly falling therefore, people don’t notice the problem until it reaches a point where it becomes a significant concern and would even require professional cleaning.