Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines · Thérèse-De Blainville
Gutter Cleaning Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines: where your roof water is allowed to go
The City's bylaw is clear on one thing: roof water doesn't go into the sewer. For the rest, you have options. Here they are, and which one to choose.
- 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's ruled out
Under article 12.2.4 of bylaw 914, rainwater from a roof may not be drained through the sanitary sewer or the storm sewer. So a downspout that goes into the ground toward a sewer connection isn't compliant.
The allowed options, compared
| Option | What the bylaw says | Our take |
|---|---|---|
| Permeable surface on the lot | Allowed | The best option. With an extension, aim for more than 2 m, as the City recommends. |
| Ditch (along the street or the lot line) | Allowed | Handy on lots lined with ditches. The water still has to move away from the foundation first. |
| Adjacent paved or drained surface | Allowed | Legal, but watch out for ice in winter if it's a driveway or a walkway. |
And the gutter itself?
The City recommends cleaning gutters at least twice a year, in spring and fall. That's exactly what our complete maintenance does, with fasteners adjusted, up to 2 joints redone and up to 10 hangers added as a bonus, at no charge. Need an extension? We can install it during the same visit.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
- Rainwater from a roof may not be drained through the sanitary sewer or the storm sewer (bylaw 914, art. 12.2.4).
- Water from a sloped roof may be directed toward a permeable surface of the lot or a ditch, or drain onto a paved or drained surface next to the building.
- The City recommends disconnecting downspouts and directing water onto the lot, more than 2 m from the foundation, and cleaning gutters at least twice a year.
Sources (in French): Règlement 914, art. 12.2.4 · Fiche informative de la Ville : réduire les risques d'inondation. Consulted on November 9, 2026.
This summary is provided for information only: only the municipality's official text is authoritative. Compare with other towns →
Your estimate in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, 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 Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines (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.
