L'Assomption · Lanaudière
Gutter Cleaning L'Assomption
L'Assomption: the life of a gutter, over 25 years
A well-maintained aluminum gutter can last a very long time. Poorly maintained, it ages twice as fast. Here's what happens, year after year.
- 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
Years 1 to 5: everything seems fine
The gutter is new and straight. But from the very first fall, leaves pile up. Without maintenance, a layer of mud forms at the bottom and holds moisture. Nothing shows from the outside yet.
Years 5 to 10: the first signs
The weight of wet debris, then ice, puts strain on the fasteners. Nails work their way out. A section starts to sag. The sealant joints, exposed to freezing and thawing, crack. Water starts running onto the fascia.
Years 10 to 15: the hidden damage
The fascia behind the gutter soaks up water and softens. Downspouts overflow more often. On the flat, clay lots of the L'Assomption area, water falling at the foot of the wall soaks in slowly, right next to the foundation.
The well-maintained version
With a complete maintenance once or twice a year, every stage gets caught: debris doesn't build up, nails are tapped back in, hangers are added before the gutter bends (up to 10 included), and joints are redone as soon as they crack (up to 2 included).
The result: a gutter that stays straight, watertight and effective, and an intact fascia. The before/after photos from each visit tell that story for your house.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in L'Assomption
We haven't verified the official text for L'Assomption 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 L'Assomption 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 L'Assomption, 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 L'Assomption (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.
