Laurentians · Amherst
Gutter Cleaning Amherst
Amherst: that sand in your gutters comes from your roof
At the bottom of the gutters, under the leaves, there's often a layer of small dark grains. They're the granules from asphalt shingles. How much there is says a lot about your roof.
- Complete maintenance: roof blown off, gutters emptied by hand, downspouts cleared
- Included at no charge: fasteners, up to 2 joints and 10 hangers
- Proof: before/after photos and report
- Quote: online, no visit
What the granules are for
Granules cover the surface of asphalt shingles. They protect the asphalt from the sun and give the roof its colour. Over time, rain and frost loosen them bit by bit, and they wash down into the gutters.
What the amount means
| What we find | Likely interpretation |
|---|---|
| Lots of granules, recent roof | Normal in the first years, the excess comes off |
| A few granules, middle-aged roof | Normal wear |
| Lots of granules, old roof | The shingles are aging, have a roofer assess it |
| Granules and pieces of shingle | Damaged or torn-off shingles, to be checked |
Our part
We remove the granules along with the rest of the debris: they weigh the gutter down and form a sludge that clogs the downspouts. If we find a lot, we'll let you know. If the roof pitch is 7/12 or less, we also inspect the roof and send you the photos. Gutters emptied by hand, downspouts cleared, up to 2 joints and 10 hangers included. Where the water should go.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Amherst
We haven't verified the official text for Amherst yet. Here are the rules found in the vast majority of municipalities in the Laurentians and Lanaudière:
- Never connect a downspout to the foundation drain (weeping tile) or to the sewer: it is prohibited in most municipalities in Quebec.
- Release the water on the surface, onto a permeable area (lawn, flower bed), away from the foundation. Required distances generally range from 1 m to 2 m, and 1.5 m is the most common.
- Don't direct water toward the street, the driveway, the sidewalk or the neighbouring lot (Civil Code of Québec, art. 983).
Before any work, confirm the rule with the Amherst urban planning department. During our inspection, we flag any downspout connected to the drain or emptying too close to the foundation.
This summary is provided for information only: only the municipality's official text is authoritative. Compare with other towns →
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- About 2 minutes, 100% free
- A look at your house through Street View
- Alu-Rex gutter guard price calculated per linear foot
Coming soon in Amherst (not offered yet): window cleaning · soft washing of siding and roofs
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