--- title: Prevent Roof Leaks Easily with Regular Gutter Cleaning description: Learn how to clean your gutters to prevent roof leaks and other roof damage. If you find damage on your roof, call First Quality Roofing & Insulation at 702-262-7847 to schedule an inspection and repairs. image: https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/Blog_images/prevent-roof-leaks-with-regular-gutter-cleaning.jpg --- ![](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/blog-2019-img/FQ%20Logo-2.png) ![](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/blog-2019-img/Call%20Today.png) [Call Us Today 702.262.7847](tel:7022627847) [Call Now 702.262.7847](tel:7022627847) ![](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/blog-2019-img/phone.svg) - [Home](http://firstqualityroof.com) - [Why Choose Us](http://firstqualityroof.com/why-choose-us/) - [Home Tips](http://firstqualityroof.com/home-tips/) - [Testimonials](http://firstqualityroof.com/testimonials/) - [100% Financing Available](http://firstqualityroof.com/100-financing-available/) - [Super Service Award](http://firstqualityroof.com/super-service-award/) - [Services](http://firstqualityroof.com/services/) - [Roofing Systems](http://firstqualityroof.com/roofing-systems/) - [Image Gallery](http://firstqualityroof.com/image-gallery/) - [Contact Us](http://firstqualityroof.com/contact-us/) - [Employment](http://firstqualityroof.com/employment/) - [Blog](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog) [RoofRepairs](http://firstqualityroof.com/roof-repairs) ![](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/blog-2019-img/header-links-bg-1.png) [RoofReplacement](http://firstqualityroof.com/roof-replacement) ![](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/blog-2019-img/header-links-bg-2.png) [AtticInsulation](http://firstqualityroof.com/attic-insulation) ![](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/blog-2019-img/header-links-bg-3.png) # Your Las Vegas # Roofing Professionals ## [Prevent Roof Leaks Easily with Regular Gutter Cleaning](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/prevent-roof-leaks-easily-with-regular-gutter-cleaning) Posted by [First Quality Roofing & Insulation](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/author/first-quality-roofing-insulation) on Feb 15, 2018, 12:07:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![prevent-roof-leaks-with-regular-gutter-cleaning.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/Blog_images/prevent-roof-leaks-with-regular-gutter-cleaning.jpg) It hasn't rained in weeks, so you know your roof isn't flooded with water, and you know you don't have to worry about ice dams since Las Vegas winter temperatures rarely drop below the 40s. So what is causing your [roof leak](http://www.firstqualityroof.com/)? Chances are, your gutters are clogged with leaves, twigs, mud, or other debris. When your gutters are clogged, they are unable to catch rain water and even the smallest amount can build up on your roof and begin leaking into your home. It's time to clean your gutters. Homeowners should have their gutters cleaned at least twice a year. This will prevent a roof leak no matter what the weather forecast. ## **How to Clean Your Gutters to Prevent a Roof Leak** **Round Up Your Supplies** Before you get started, gather your other gutter-cleaning supplies: - Gardening gloves - Plastic tarp or bucket - Scoop - Garden hose - Leaf disposal bag **Work with a Partner** Gutter cleaning shouldn't be a one-person job. In fact, *any* household job involving a ladder shouldn't be undergone alone. One person should climb the ladder while the other stabilizes it and act as a spotter. With two people working as a team, this decidedly messy job will go faster and more smoothly. Begin by inserting the hose into the downspout, turning on the water and checking to make sure that the water flows freely. If it doesn't, you'll have to dismantle the downspout and remove the debris that is probably trapped inside. Doing so will save you time and energy. **Your Method Is Up to You** Just as there is no single right way to clean a house, there is no one right way to clean out a gutter. You can: - Scoop up the leaves and other debris and toss them to the ground on the tarp (which may be the faster method). - Scoop up the debris and place it in a bucket (which may take longer since you will have to empty it once it becomes full). It's safer to work on a small section of a gutter at a time and move the ladder frequently than to try to spare yourself a trip up and down the ladder and overreach. 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