In an ideal world, your downpipes (aka, downspouts) would be cleaned along with your gutters, as part of a disciplined home maintenance regime.  However, we know it doesn’t always happen that way, and personally cleaning your home’s drainage system can fall to the wayside.

Engaging a business like APM Roofing and Gutters to clean your downpipes as part of an ongoing Perth home roof maintenance plan can prevent a laundry list of issues, not limited to: rot and mildew, insect infestations, damaged insulation, cracked foundations of your home, and even a destroyed garden.

A bit of TLC and downpipe cleaning will keep your home’s drainage system in tip-top shape and prevent potentially dangerous situations – or expensive bills. Due to corrosion, freak Perth storms, animals nesting and stray debris, downpipes can sometimes get blocked, and you might have luck clearing them yourself.

Cleaning your downpipes can be as simple as taking a hose and feeding it through the top opening where it feeds into the gutter. You might need someone else to check whether the water is flowing through properly.  Hopefully, this clears the blockage and any water pooled or overflowing. From here, a quick rinse of the system should remove any last bits of debris.

Whenever you are successful in clearing a blockage in your downpipes or gutters, it is always recommended to check to see if you can identify the cause. Maybe it’s fallen debris from an overhanging tree that needs pruning, or you need to install gutter guards to prevent the problem from recurring.

Or, maybe one of the kids somehow got a tennis ball lodged inside. It wouldn’t be the first time. If, however, you’ve tried a flush and the clog persists, the downpipe might need dismantling, repairs, or replacement.  At this point, if you’re not entirely sure what you’re doing, it’s probably a good idea to get a professional opinion.

At APM Roofing and Gutters, our Perth team offers all manner of downpipe and gutter cleaning, repairs and replacement.  We’ll make sure your downpipes are flushed and running safely and efficiently as part of our comprehensive roof maintenance checks.

When it comes to downpipe cleaning in Perth, it pays to trust an established, professional and friendly team of lifelong tradesmen. If you have any questions, need some advice, or would like to organise a quote, contact APM Roofing and Gutters today.

For all emergency repair enquiries please call:

• Norm on 0408 742 169
• Jai on 0430 443 066

When it comes to Perth reroofing, it pays to trust an established, professional and friendly team of lifelong tradesmen. If you have any questions, need some advice, or would like to organise a quote, contact APM Roofing and Gutters today.

No job is too big or too small for us. Once we’ve assessed your requirements, we’ll be able to make an informed decision on whether you need a full replacement or if repairs will suffice.