Joliette · Lanaudière
Gutter Cleaning Joliette
Joliette: your gutters, month by month
In Joliette's mature neighbourhoods, under the big hardwoods, gutters follow the rhythm of the seasons. Here's the calendar we recommend to our customers in the area.
- 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 calendar
| Month | What happens | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| April | Snowmelt, thaw | Walk around the house: sections pulled down? Extensions crushed? |
| May – June | Maple seeds fall | Spring maintenance once they've dropped |
| July – August | Violent storms | Watch for overflowing during the rain |
| September | Before the busy season | Book the fall maintenance |
| Late Oct. – Nov. | All the leaves are down | Fall maintenance, before the frost |
| Dec. – March | Snow, ice, thaws | Watch for icicles and ice dams |
Why two cleanings a year in Joliette
The maples, ash trees and oaks that give Joliette's streets their charm produce two waves of debris: maple seeds in spring, leaves in the fall. A single cleaning leaves the gutter full for six months.
In older houses, we also use every visit to straighten sagging sections and redo joints. That's included, up to 10 hangers and 2 joints.
For winter, read our preparation guide.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Joliette
We haven't verified the official text for Joliette 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 Joliette 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 Joliette, 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 Joliette (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.
