Eavestrough problems always happen at the worst possible times. During heavy rainstorms, homeowners in Vaughan call us in a panic when water is pouring over the sides of their eavestroughs and flooding their basements. We’ve had to deal with situations where a whole section of eavestrough ripped off the house and water is flowing straight down the wall. You need to deal with these emergencies right away because every minute that goes by is more water damage to your foundation, basement and landscaping.
Most eavestrough problems happen because of things that have been going wrong for weeks or months. A small crack that looked harmless opens up wide when it rains hard. Hangers that were slowly coming loose finally break under the weight of water and debris. When spring comes the ice dams that formed in the winter cause so much damage that the whole system stops working. We know not all problems give warning signs but many of the emergencies we deal with could have been avoided if the equipment was regularly maintained and checked.
At Professional Roofers Toronto we know water damage doesn’t wait for business hours. When your eavestrough system breaks down water will always find the easiest way in which is usually through the weakest spot in your home. We’ve seen cracks in the foundation from too much water, mold growing on damp basement walls and landscaping being washed away by water that’s out of control. The longer you wait to fix an eavestrough emergency the more it will cost you in the end. We prioritize stopping the damage right away when we answer an emergency call. This can mean temporarily redirecting the water, securing loose parts or covering up the damaged area until we can make the repairs. We have the tools and supplies to deal with most emergencies right away. We protect your home from further damage right away but sometimes a permanent fix can wait until the storm passes. We know how important it is to act fast so we’ve worked in the rain, snow and other bad weather.
One common eavestrough emergency is when it completely comes off the fascia board taking pieces of wood with it. This happens when the hangers rust through or the fascia itself has rotted from being wet for so long. We also see blockages so bad that water gets stuck under the roof shingles and water leaks into the house. When we come to fix a roof in an emergency we often find that what looked like a eavestrough problem is actually a roof problem that needs to be fixed right away.
Vaughan has a lot of ice related emergencies in the winter and early spring. Ice dams happen when heat from your attic melts the snow on the roof and the water freezes again at the edge where the eavestroughs are. This ice can get so heavy it pulls the eavestroughs away from the house or crushes them. We have removed ice dams and fixed the damage they did to roofs and eavestroughs. To prevent ice dams from forming the attic needs to be properly insulated and ventilated. We can do this during regular Roof Maintenance to avoid future problems.
We also deal with storm damage as an emergency quite often. Strong winds can lift parts of the eavestrough, heavy branches can fall on them and break them and flying debris can make holes in the metal. After big storms we often get a lot of emergency calls from homeowners who found damage when they looked at their property. We put these calls in order of priority, starting with situations where water is actively entering homes and then moving on to less urgent repairs. Professional Roofers Toronto is there for our customers when they need us most. We know how stressful and worrisome it can be when something goes wrong at home especially when water is involved. Our team is quick to respond, works well and makes sure everyone knows what we’re doing and why. We offer quick fixes that keep your home safe right away and then long term fixes that prevent the same problem from happening again.
Regular inspections and maintenance is the best way to prevent eavestroughs from breaking down. We recommend Vaughan homeowners have their eavestroughs checked at least twice a year, especially in the spring and before winter. If you catch problems early you can fix them when it’s convenient for you instead of when there’s a crisis. But if something bad does happen we are here to help. You can trust us to give you honest evaluations, do good repairs and give you peace of mind knowing that professionals who care about doing the job right are protecting your home.
