Eavestrough problems always seem to happen at the worst times. We get calls in the middle of storms, when it’s freezing rain, and at the worst times when water is coming in where it shouldn’t be. We at Professional Roofers Toronto know that you need help right away when your eavestrough system breaks down. Water damage doesn’t wait for business hours and neither do we when our Etobicoke customers have an emergency.
The truth is most eavestrough problems happen because something breaks down suddenly and can’t be fixed. A heavy rainstorm can show a weakness that wasn’t obvious when it was dry. Wind can pull a piece of your fascia off. Ice buildup in the winter can cause damage right away that needs to be fixed before it gets worse. We’ve dealt with situations where one broken hanger caused a chain reaction that brought down whole sections of gutter, leaving homeowners with water pouring down their walls.
When you call us for emergency eavestrough repair we make it a priority to send someone to your home as soon as possible. We understand that every hour of delay could mean more damage to your foundation, basement, siding or landscaping. We have the parts and materials on hand for most common repairs so we can often fix the problem on the first visit instead of making you wait for a second appointment while the water keeps doing damage.We often deal with emergency situations like eavestrough sections that have come loose from the house, downspouts that have become clogged or disconnected, and leaks at the seams that are letting water pour onto your walkways or foundation. In the winter we also deal with ice dams, when ice builds up in the eavestroughs and pushes water back under the roof shingles. If these problems aren’t fixed right away they can cause water damage inside.
One mistake we see a lot is homeowners trying to fix emergency eavestrough problems themselves while standing on ladders in bad weather. This is risky and usually makes the problem worse. You need the right tools and experience to work on eavestroughs especially when things aren’t going well like during an emergency. We have the training and safety gear we need to do repairs in bad weather without putting anyone in danger.
As part of our emergency repair service we will thoroughly look into what caused the problem in the first place. A small problem can sometimes be a sign of a bigger one. For instance if a part of the eavestrough came loose from the fascia we would look at the fascia board to see if it was damaged or if the hangers weren’t strong enough to hold the weight. Doing this kind of detective work during Roof Repair situations can help prevent the same problem from happening again in a few weeks.
On emergency calls we also check the general state of your eavestrough system. If we’re fixing one part that broke it’s likely that other parts are in the same bad shape and could break soon. We will honestly tell you if you should fix just one part of the system or the whole thing. We want to help you make smart decisions about your home while also fixing your current problem.
People often think that emergency repairs will cost more than they really do especially when you think about the other options. Fixing water damage to your foundation can cost thousands of dollars. If your basement floods you’ll have to deal with mold removal and replacing things that were damaged. You need to replace the siding that is broken. If you look at it that way the best thing to do is to call for emergency eavestrough repair right away when you see a problem.We service homes all over Etobicoke and know how the weather affects eavestrough systems here. We have materials in our trucks that can handle our weather and our repair methods take into account the freeze-thaw cycles and heavy rain we get here. This local knowledge means our repairs last longer.
Professional Roof Maintenance can prevent a lot of eavestrough problems from happening in the first place. Regular checks find small problems before they become big ones. We offer regular maintenance that includes cleaning, checking all the seams and hangers and making small changes before they become big problems. It’s not the fun part of owning a home but it will save you money and stress in the long run.
If you have an eavestrough problem now don’t wait to see if it gets worse. If you call us we’ll send someone to your property as soon as we can. We’ll look at the damage, tell you what needs to be done and fix your system so you don’t have to worry about water damage anymore and can get back to your normal life.
