Gutter Cleaning in Salamander Bay: A Seedling Growing in the Gutter of a Metal Roof ($360)

Robert's home in Salamander Bay is single-storey with a metal roof, and the back of the block runs up against tall trees. Leaves had built up in the gutters, and in one spot a seedling had taken root in the gutter and was growing up past the roof line.

The job at a glance

• Customer: Robert

• Location: Salamander Bay (Port Stephens)

• Property: Single-storey home with tall trees behind it

• Roof type: Corrugated metal

• Problem: A seedling growing in the gutter, and leaves and twigs along the gutter runs

• Service: Gutter vacuum cleaning

• Price: $360

• Result: Gutters emptied and the seedling gone

The problem

A plant growing in a gutter means there's been enough leaf litter sitting there, staying wet, to act as soil. The roots hold more debris in place and slow the water down.

Before: a seedling growing out of the gutter

Along the side facing the trees, leaves had collected in the gutter.

Before: leaves collected in the gutter

Before: leaves and twigs along the gutter under the trees

What Turbovac did

Mark vacuumed out the gutters right around the house and removed the seedling. Turbovac works from the ground wherever possible, with ladders and harness where access needs it.

The result

After: the gutter emptied

After: the gutter above the garden emptied

The gutters are empty and water has a clear path to the downpipes again. Some staining is left on the old metal, which is normal for a gutter that has held wet leaves.

What it cost

This job was $360, quoted up front. Standard homes start from $250; the price depends on the size of the home and what needs clearing.

Trees behind your house?

If you can see anything green growing out of your gutters, they're overdue. Call Mark on 0431 103 323 or visit turbovac.com.au for a fixed-price quote.

Related: see our Port Stephens gutter cleaning page for more local jobs.