Laurentians · Nominingue
Gutter Cleaning Nominingue
Nominingue: the inventory of your gutters
Every gutter tells a story. Here's what we find in them most often, and what it tells us about the house.
- 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 inventory
| What we find | What it means |
|---|---|
| Layers of leaves | Hardwoods over the roof: two cleanings a year |
| Packed needles | Conifers: the Gutter Clean Pro is the most lasting solution |
| Shingle granules | An aging roof, or a new roof "breaking in" |
| Black soil and small plants | Several years without maintenance |
| Shells and cones | Squirrel visits |
| Bundled twigs | An old bird nest, often near a downspout |
| Balls, toys, frisbees | Kids in the house |
What we do with all that
We empty everything by hand, clear the downspouts and pick up the debris. We redo up to 2 joints and add up to 10 hangers, included. If we find a lot of granules, we'll let you know: it's a clue about the condition of the roof, which we inspect if the pitch is 7/12 or less.
Where the water should go
Away from the foundation, onto a permeable surface. Near the lakes, keeping roof water on your lot rather than letting it flow toward the shore is good practice. Details.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Nominingue
We haven't verified the official text for Nominingue 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 Nominingue 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 Nominingue, 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 Nominingue (not offered yet): window cleaning · soft washing of siding and roofs
Your quote, with no visit and no obligation
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