Sainte-Julienne · Montcalm
Gutter Cleaning Sainte-Julienne
Sainte-Julienne: close up the cottage, but don't forget the gutters
Around Sainte-Julienne's lakes, many cottages and country houses sit empty for part of the winter. That's exactly where a clogged gutter does the most damage: nobody is there to see it overflow.
- 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 fall closing checklist
- Empty the rain barrel and store it.
- Disconnect the hose and protect the outdoor faucet from frost.
- Remove roll-out extensions (they freeze and break).
- Have the gutters emptied once the leaves and needles have fallen.
- Check that every downspout flows freely.
- Trim branches hanging over the roof.
- Keep photos of the gutters' condition for your insurance.
Why it's critical for an empty property
A full gutter in November turns into a block of ice in January. At the first thaw, the water can no longer drain: it overflows against the wall, seeps in, then freezes again. If nobody lives at the cottage, you only discover the damage in spring.
Without having to drive up
No need to be on site. We do the complete maintenance, adjust the fasteners so they hold under the snow, and you get the photos by email. With a lot of conifers around, ask us for a price on the Gutter Clean Pro.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Sainte-Julienne
We haven't verified the official text for Sainte-Julienne 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 Sainte-Julienne 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 Sainte-Julienne, 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-Julienne (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.
