Laurentians · Ferme-Neuve
Gutter Cleaning Ferme-Neuve
Ferme-Neuve: gutters and metal roofs, a pair to watch
Metal roofs are durable and let snow slide off. That's exactly where gutters run into trouble.
- 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 avalanche problem
On a metal roof, snow doesn't melt quietly: it builds up, then slides off in one block. On the way down, it can bend the gutter, tear out the hangers or take a whole section with it. Gutters full of ice are even more exposed.
What helps
- Snow guards on the roof, which hold the snow back and let it melt gradually. That's a roofer's job.
- Strong hangers, and enough of them: we add up to 10 at no charge during the maintenance.
- Empty gutters before winter, so they don't fill with ice.
- A check in spring, to spot sections moved by the snow.
How we work on metal roofs
A wet or icy metal roof is very slippery: nobody should walk on it. We empty the gutters by hand, clear the downspouts and redo up to 2 joints. Garages, sheds and farm buildings can be done in the same visit. We don't install new gutters: a torn-off section is pointed out to you, with a photo. Where the water should go.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Ferme-Neuve
We haven't verified the official text for Ferme-Neuve 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 Ferme-Neuve 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 Ferme-Neuve, 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 Ferme-Neuve (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.
