Arlington gutter cleaning
Arlington is a city unlike any other. It is situated on the banks of the Potomac River directly across from Washington, D. C. National heritage, history and culture abound throughout the area, and this is combined with rolling hills, tall trees and a wide range of older and newer architectural styles. Notably, Arlington is listed as one of the country's top cities for overall quality of and access to parks.
These are not the only things to love about life in Arlington. Arlington has a terrific climate characterized as humid subtropical. This means that residents can enjoy four distinct seasons that are relatively equal in length. High humidity, abundant sunshine, and heat are common in the beautiful summer months. Fall brings a welcome transition to the winter season, and it usually spans from September through November. The winter season is snowy and chilly, but before winter is in full gear, the leaves on Arlington's many trees will change colors and drop to the ground. These leaves may glide gracefully down to the ground when they are ready, or strong winds may pluck them. The many trees on your property as well as those nearby may be responsible for dropping hundreds or even thousands of leaves onto your lawn during fall.
Regardless of whether you live in the city limits or one of Arlington's many charming suburbs, you may appreciate the natural beauty of a wide range of native species that grow in abundance. On commercial and residential properties as well as in parks and on undeveloped lots, you may find dozens of tree variations. Some local species include beech, Virginia pine, red spruce, aspen, bald cypress, walnut, red cedar, cottonwood, willow, hemlock, and hickory. Many people equate fall to leaves changing colors. With so many tall trees throughout the area, the golds, oranges, and reds across Virginia's rolling hills add stunning appeal to the area. Even pine needles can change colors and drop. This occurs on most pine species every three to five years, so you can reasonably expect to see at least a few pine needles on the ground on your property or nearby throughout the fall season.
These needles and leaves do not all fall on the ground. Some will fall onto your roof or may be blown on the roof by strong winds. Some birds and other critters may bring the tree debris to the roof, such as when they are building a nest. When water flows down your roof and into your gutters after a shower, the rain can carry these leaves and pine needles through the gutter system. Unfortunately, some of these materials will also remain in the gutters.
Thick debris in the gutters blocks the passage of water. This means that your gutters will not work effectively if you do not clean them out periodically. If your gutters are blocked, water may spill over the sides as it builds up behind the blockage. This water can create damage or your home's roof, siding, and foundation. It can also damage landscaping. You must be able to control water that falls on your home through gutters to minimize the potential for related water damage.
As critical as regular gutter cleaning is for your home in Arlington, it is a chore that you understandably are not looking forward to doing. Cleaning gutters may only need to be done once or several times per year depending on your home's characteristics. However, the task requires you to climb up and down a tall ladder numerous times as you make your way around the property. While on top of the ladder, you must use significant force to scrape away matted, dried material from the inside of the gutters. This step must be followed by pressure washing. The process of cleaning the gutters can also be dangerous because of the height of the ladder.
As important as cleaning your gutters is, you may prefer to spend your time in many other ways. After all, time away from work is in short supply, and you want to maximize every minute. From the Irish Folk Festival and Clarendon Day to the Taste of Freedom Wine Festival, the Fall Jubilee, the National Cherry Blossom Festival and other events, Arlington and surrounding communities provide you with memorable ways to enjoy free time throughout the year. Depending on the season, you may also prefer to watch one of the area's sports teams compete on TV or in person. Popular teams include the Washington Redskins, the Northern Virginia Eagles, the Richmond Elite, the Virginia Cyclones, the Washington Capitals, and several other teams. Other special events are held at performing arts venues throughout the area, including at the Sidney Harman Hall, the Capital One Arena, the Kennedy Center and the Lincoln Theater.
Several other attractions and hot spots in and around the community may also entice you to put off gutter cleaning for another day. When the weather is nice, you may prefer to head to a beautiful park for leisure activities, such as hiking, picnicking and more. Some of the more popular parks include Rocky Run Park, Gateway Park, Potomac Overlook Park, and Lyon Village Park. You could also tour the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater, Ford's Theater, the Lincoln Monument, the Smithsonian, the National Mall, and many other local attractions.
You do not want to risk property damage to your home that could otherwise be avoided, but you also do not want to spend your leisure time working on this challenging and potentially dangerous task. A better option is to use a professional cleaning service through Lawn Love. We make it easy for Arlington residents to schedule services at an ideal time.
Gutter cleaning may need to be done at least once or twice each year, so now may be the perfect time for you to schedule assistance. Use Lawn Love to set up gutter cleaning for your home in Arlington today.
