Lanaudière · Entrelacs
Gutter Cleaning Entrelacs
Entrelacs: stronger downpours, more important gutters
Climate specialists in Quebec expect more intense rain events. For a house, that means one simple thing: lots of water, in a short time, on the same 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 it changes for your gutters
A half-clogged gutter may cope with a light rain. During an intense downpour, it overflows within minutes. A slightly blocked downspout that let water through slowly becomes a dam. And a downspout that empties at the foot of the wall sends a large amount of water toward the foundation all at once.
Getting ready
- Gutters that are completely clear, not just "clean enough."
- Downspouts cleared along their whole length, elbow included.
- Extensions that carry water away from the house, toward an area that can absorb it.
- Watertight joints and strong hangers, to carry the weight of the water.
- Ground that slopes away from the house, so the water doesn't come back toward the foundation.
Our part
The first four points are our job: gutters emptied by hand, downspouts cleared, up to 2 joints and 10 hangers included, and extensions added as needed. You get the before/after photos. Where the water should go.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Entrelacs
We haven't verified the official text for Entrelacs 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 Entrelacs 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 Entrelacs, 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 Entrelacs (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.
