Gutters, downpipes & solar panels
Gutter Cleaning and Solar Panel Cleaning in Kiama
Gutters cleared and flushed so the next downpour goes where it should, and solar panels washed gently while the ladder’s already up.
Before
AfterSolar panels and a solar hot water unit on a metal roof, washed gently.
Gutter cleaning
Kiama gets heavy downpours, and a gutter full of leaves can’t cope with them. Water spills over the edge, runs down the walls, pools against the house and can find its way under the roof line. Blocked downpipes make it worse. Homes backing onto bush in Jamberoo, Jerrara and Foxground, or sitting under big coastal trees in Gerringong, tend to fill up fastest.
What a gutter clean includes
- Leaves, seed pods and sludge cleared out of the gutters
- Gutters and downpipes flushed with water to check they flow
Signs your gutters need a clean
- Water pouring over the edge of the gutter in heavy rain
- Plants or grass growing out of the gutter line
- Stains or green streaks running down the walls under the gutter
- Downpipes that gurgle, overflow or barely trickle
Solar panel cleaning
Salt film, dust, pollen and bird droppings settle on panels, and close to the coast that build-up can be quicker than inland. Panels are cleaned with purified water and soft brushes, never high pressure, so the glass coating and seals are protected. Solar hot water collectors can be washed in the same visit.
Do them with the roof
If the roof is also due, booking gutters, panels and roof cleaning together means one setup and one visit instead of three separate trips.
Before
AfterRoof and solar panels on a cabin in Jamberoo.
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Questions people ask
How often should gutters be cleaned in Kiama?
If you have gums, she-oaks or other big trees nearby, usually at least once a year, and before the wetter months is a good time. Homes without trees overhead can often go longer.
How do you clean solar panels?
With purified water and soft brushes, never high pressure on the glass, so the coating and seals aren’t damaged.
Can gutters and solar be done with a roof clean?
Yes, and it’s the most efficient way to do it. The ladder and safety setup only happen once.
Do you flush the downpipes?
Yes. Gutters are cleared and then flushed with water so you can see the downpipes are running.
How much does gutter cleaning cost in Kiama?
It depends on the length of guttering, the height of the house and how full they are. Send photos for a free fixed written quote.
See also house washing in Kiama and areas we cover.