Lanaudière · Saint-Paul
Gutter Cleaning Saint-Paul
Saint-Paul: what gutter guards don't do
We install them, and we believe in them. That's exactly why we'd rather tell you what they don't do before you decide.
- 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 a gutter guard doesn't do
- It doesn't eliminate all maintenance. A check every 2 to 3 years is still needed.
- It doesn't repair a damaged gutter. A gutter that leaks or sags has to be repaired before installation.
- It doesn't fix where the water comes out. If the downspout empties at the foot of the wall, you still need an extension.
- It doesn't prevent ice dams caused by insufficient roof insulation or ventilation.
- Not every model stands up to conifer needles. Only the Gutter Clean Pro is warrantied with conifers.
What it does very well
It keeps leaves, maple seeds and most debris out of the gutter. Maintenance goes from once or twice a year to a check every 2 to 3 years. The Gutter Clean System ($7.50/linear ft, 25-year warranty) suits hardwoods. The Gutter Clean Pro ($9.60/linear ft, lifetime warranty) is warrantied even with conifers.
How we do it
Before installation, we clean thoroughly, clear the downspouts and redo up to 2 joints and 10 hangers, at no extra charge. If a section needs replacing, we'll tell you first: we don't install new gutters. Where the water should go.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Saint-Paul
We haven't verified the official text for Saint-Paul 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-Paul 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 →
Questions from people in Saint-Paul
Is a gutter guard worth it?
Your estimate in Saint-Paul, with no visit
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- A look at your house through Street View
- Alu-Rex gutter guard price calculated per linear foot
Coming soon in Saint-Paul (not offered yet): window cleaning · soft washing of siding and roofs
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