Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac
Gutter Cleaning Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac
6 things people believe about gutters in Sainte-Marthe
On the job, we often hear the same sentences. Some are true, most aren't. Here's how things really are.
- 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
"My gutters are new, they don't need cleaning."
False. A new gutter fills up just as fast as an old one. The age of the gutter changes nothing about the leaves falling into it. What changes is that a well-maintained new gutter will last a long time.
"Connecting the downspout to the weeping tile is cleaner."
False, and prohibited. Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac's construction bylaw prohibits connecting gutters to the foundation drain. The water must be released on the surface, at least 1.5 m from the building, on your lot.
"If the water runs onto my driveway, it goes to the street. Perfect."
False. The bylaw prohibits releasing roof water onto asphalt, concrete or paving stones, and into the street right-of-way. On top of that, it turns into a skating rink in winter.
"Gutter guards solve everything forever."
Almost. They cut maintenance enormously: with an Alu-Rex model, you go down to once every 2 to 3 years. But a check is still needed, and you have to choose the right model. With conifers, only the Gutter Clean Pro is warrantied.
"I can do it myself on a Saturday."
True, for an easy-to-reach bungalow, if you're comfortable on a ladder. But you probably won't spot the cracked joints, the hangers to add or the downspout clogged in the bottom elbow. And ladders remain the leading cause of home accidents among DIYers.
"I need to be home during the work."
False. Access to the lot and an outdoor faucet are enough. You get before/after photos.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac
- Water from a sloped roof must be released on the surface at least 1.5 m from the building, within the property limits and never into the street right-of-way.
- No release onto asphalt, concrete, paving stones or any other impervious surface.
- It is prohibited to connect gutters to the foundation drain.
- A building on or less than 3 m from the street line must have gutters, and the downspout must end less than 0.30 m from the ground.
Sources (in French): Règlement de construction URB-2025-1100, art. 87. Consulted on November 9, 2026.
This summary is provided for information only: only the municipality's official text is authoritative. Compare with other towns →
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Coming soon in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac (not offered yet): window cleaning · soft washing of siding and roofs
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