Laurentians · Brébeuf
Gutter Cleaning Brébeuf
Brébeuf: before you climb the ladder
Cleaning gutters seems simple. The real risk isn't in the gutter: it's in the ladder.
- 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
Risky situations
- A two-storey house: the height changes everything in a fall.
- Sloped, soft or uneven ground: the ladder can slip or sink.
- Reaching further instead of moving the ladder.
- Working alone, with nobody at the foot of the ladder.
- A wet roof or wet rungs, or wind.
- Power lines near the roof edge.
When doing it yourself is still reasonable
On a single-storey house, with flat ground, a good ladder, someone to hold it and dry weather. In other cases, the risk isn't worth it.
How we do it
It's our trade, and we carry $2M in liability insurance. Gutters emptied by hand, downspouts cleared, up to 2 joints and 10 hangers included, roof inspection if the pitch is 7/12 or less, before/after photos. Where the water should go.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Brébeuf
We haven't verified the official text for Brébeuf 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 Brébeuf 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 →
Your estimate in Brébeuf, with no visit
Answer a few questions about your property and get a price range right away. We then confirm the exact price with you, for free.
- 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 Brébeuf (not offered yet): window cleaning · soft washing of siding and roofs
Your quote, with no visit and no obligation
We assess your building remotely with Google Maps and Street View, then send you an exact price. It's that simple.
