Lanaudière · Notre-Dame-des-Prairies
Gutter Cleaning Notre-Dame-des-Prairies
Notre-Dame-des-Prairies: when roof water lands on asphalt
The more asphalt, pavers and concrete around the house, the less roof water can soak in. It runs off, and it often goes where you don't want it.
- 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
Common situations
| The downspout empties onto… | The problem | A solution |
|---|---|---|
| The paved driveway | Ice in winter, water flowing toward the garage or the street | Extension toward a strip of lawn |
| Interlocking pavers | Stains, moss, pavers that shift | Redirect toward a flower bed |
| The concrete patio | Puddles, water coming back toward the house if the slope is wrong | Extension under or beside the patio |
| The walkway between two houses | Water sent to the neighbour | Extension toward the front or back of the lot |
The basic rule
Roof water must be released onto a surface that can absorb it, away from the foundation, and never onto the neighbour's lot. The Civil Code of Québec (art. 983) states that water from a roof must fall on the owner's own land. For your municipality's specific rules, check with the urban planning department. Good practices.
Our part
Gutters emptied by hand, downspouts cleared, up to 2 joints and 10 hangers included, before/after photos. We can add extensions, hinged or swivel, to carry the water to a permeable area.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Notre-Dame-des-Prairies
We haven't verified the official text for Notre-Dame-des-Prairies 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 Notre-Dame-des-Prairies 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 Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, 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 Notre-Dame-des-Prairies (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.
