Laurentians · Rivière-Rouge
Gutter Cleaning Rivière-Rouge
Rivière-Rouge: going away this winter? Your gutters first
In an empty house in winter, nobody sees the icicles grow or the water running the wrong way during a thaw. Better to get everything ready before you leave.
- 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
Before you leave
- Have the gutters emptied after the leaves fall, in November. Empty gutters limit icicles and ice dams.
- Check that every downspout flows, bottom elbow included.
- Set the extensions so that thaw water moves away from the house.
- Clear branches that rub on the roof or could break under the snow.
- Ask someone to stop by after big storms and thaws.
Already gone?
You don't need to be there for us to do the maintenance. You fill out the form from wherever you are, we send you a written price, we do the work and you get the before/after photos. You see the state of the house without being there.
What we do
Gutters emptied by hand, downspouts cleared, up to 2 joints and 10 hangers included, roof inspection if the pitch is 7/12 or less. We don't climb onto an icy roof: the fall maintenance has to be done before the frost. Where the water should go.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Rivière-Rouge
We haven't verified the official text for Rivière-Rouge 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 Rivière-Rouge 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 Rivière-Rouge, 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 Rivière-Rouge (not offered yet): window cleaning · soft washing of siding and roofs
