Lanaudière · Saint-Barthélemy
Gutter Cleaning Saint-Barthélemy
Saint-Barthélemy: is your extension really doing its job?
Having an extension is good. Having it send the water to the right place is better. Here are the five cases we see most.
- 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 5 cases
| The problem | The fix |
|---|---|
| The extension is too short, water still falls near the wall | A longer extension, or a hinged one |
| It points at the driveway or the parking area | Point it toward the lawn, or use a swivel extension |
| It's come off and lies to the side | Fasten it, or choose a permanent model |
| The ground at the end slopes toward the house | Lengthen it to a spot where the ground carries water away, or correct the slope |
| It was removed for mowing and never put back | A swivel extension that flips up |
The right extension
It sets the water down on a permeable surface, away from the foundation, without sending it to the neighbour's or the street. Our guide to the 8 types of extensions compares every option, with their relative prices and how they handle winter. Good practices.
And up top
A perfect extension is useless if the downspout is clogged. At every maintenance, we empty the gutters by hand, clear the downspouts and redo up to 2 joints and 10 hangers, included. We can add the extensions in the same visit.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Saint-Barthélemy
We haven't verified the official text for Saint-Barthélemy 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-Barthélemy 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 Saint-Barthélemy, 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 Saint-Barthélemy (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.
