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Gutter Cleaning Labelle
Labelle: want to do it yourself? Here is the gear
We won't tell you it's impossible. On a single-storey house, well equipped, it can be done. Here's what you need.
- 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 gear list
- A sturdy ladder, tall enough to reach past the roof edge, with a standoff that doesn't rest on the gutter.
- Someone at the bottom of the ladder. Not negotiable.
- Thick gloves: there are sometimes screws, nails or metal shards in the debris.
- A small gutter scoop or a plastic trowel.
- A bucket with a hook, hung on the ladder.
- A garden hose to rinse and check the flow at the end.
- Safety glasses.
The precautions
Never climb onto a wet or icy roof, or in high wind. Move the ladder instead of reaching. Stay clear of power lines. Start at the downspout and remove debris working away from it. At the end, run some water: if the downspout doesn't flow, the clog is often in the bottom elbow.
When to call us
If the house has a second storey or more, if the roof is steep, if trees hang over the roof, or if the gutters are already sagging. We empty everything by hand, clear the downspouts, redo up to 2 joints and 10 hangers, included, and send you the photos. Where the water should go.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Labelle
We haven't verified the official text for Labelle 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 Labelle 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 →
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- 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 Labelle (not offered yet): window cleaning · soft washing of siding and roofs
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