Lanaudière · Saint-Félix-de-Valois
Gutter Cleaning Saint-Félix-de-Valois
Saint-Félix-de-Valois: investigating the spring wet basement
Every spring, the same scenario: a stain at the bottom of the wall, a damp smell. Who's the culprit? We went through the usual suspects.
- 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 suspects
| Suspect | Clue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| The clogged gutter | Overflowing, soil dug out under the roof | Frequent culprit, easy to fix |
| The downspout that's too short | Water comes out at the foot of the wall | Frequent culprit, an extension is enough |
| The downspout connected to the drain | The downspout goes straight into the ground | Have a plumber check it |
| Ground sloping toward the house | Water sits near the house | Grading work |
| A foundation crack | Seepage always in the same spot | Have a foundation specialist look at it |
| The sump pump | It doesn't start, or starts too often | Have it checked |
The findings
Often, there isn't a single culprit, but accomplices: overflowing gutters, a downspout that's too short and ground that brings water back toward the house. Starting with the roof makes sense: it's the biggest source of water around the house, and the cheapest to fix.
Our part of the investigation
We empty the gutters by hand, clear the downspouts, redo up to 2 joints and 10 hangers at no extra charge, and send you the photos. If we see a downspout going into the ground or emptying at the foot of the wall, we'll point it out. For the other suspects, we'll tell you straight who to call. Good practices.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Saint-Félix-de-Valois
We haven't verified the official text for Saint-Félix-de-Valois 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-Félix-de-Valois 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-Félix-de-Valois, 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-Félix-de-Valois (not offered yet): window cleaning · soft washing of siding and roofs
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