Laurentians · Saint-André-d'Argenteuil
Gutter Cleaning Saint-André-d'Argenteuil
Saint-André-d'Argenteuil: gutters and floods, let's be clear
Near the water, people worry about flooding, and rightly so. But we have to be honest about what gutters can do against a flood.
- 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
What gutters don't do
- They don't protect against a rising river.
- They don't prevent a sewer backup, which is what backwater valves are for.
- They don't replace the floodproofing measures required in flood zones.
What they do
They control the water falling on your roof, which is a large amount of water with every downpour. In spring, when the ground is already saturated by the snowmelt and sometimes by the flood, every litre sent to the foot of the wall counts. Clean gutters and downspouts that carry water away keep you from adding one problem to another.
The right time
Before spring: a complete fall cleaning, so the gutters are ready for the melt. Then a check after the flood. We empty the gutters by hand, clear the downspouts, redo up to 2 joints and 10 hangers, included. For the rules that apply in flood zones, check with the Municipality. Good practices.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Saint-André-d'Argenteuil
We haven't verified the official text for Saint-André-d'Argenteuil 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 Saint-André-d'Argenteuil 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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Coming soon in Saint-André-d'Argenteuil (not offered yet): window cleaning · soft washing of siding and roofs
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