Lanaudière · Crabtree
Gutter Cleaning Crabtree
Crabtree: the right frequency, depending on your trees
"How many times a year?" It's the question we get most. The answer depends mainly on what grows around 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
The reference table
| Around the roof | Suggested frequency | When |
|---|---|---|
| No trees nearby | Once a year, sometimes every 2 years | Fall |
| A few hardwoods at a distance | Once a year | November |
| Maples above the roof | Twice a year | Late June and November |
| Big hardwoods all around | Twice, sometimes 3 times | June, late October, late November |
| Pines, firs, spruces | Twice, or a gutter guard | Spring and fall |
| With an Alu-Rex gutter guard | A check every 2 to 3 years | As needed |
Signs you should move the appointment up
Water falling like a curtain during the rain, plants growing in the gutter, a sagging section, or thick icicles in winter. In those cases, don't wait for the calendar.
At every visit
Gutters emptied by hand, downspouts cleared, up to 2 joints and 10 hangers included, before/after photos. See the gutter guards to space out maintenance. Where the water should go.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Crabtree
We haven't verified the official text for Crabtree 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 Crabtree 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 Crabtree, 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 Crabtree (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.
