To safely lower the gutter lengths to the ground, tie a length of rope around each end, have you and your demolitions partner positioned either side of it and use the ropes to carefully lower the gutter down to the ground between you. Orbit’s telescoping gutter cleaning wand is quite possibly the simplest approach to gutter cleaning, requiring nothing more than a garden hose.

Hang a plumb bob from the fascia so it hangs directly over the drain that your gutter’s downpipe will run into. While Dewalt leaf blowers on their own can do a pretty comprehensive job of meeting your leaf tidying needs, there are a few nifty products that can take these power tools to the next level. The main advantage this blower has over the Greenworks I talked about earlier is that you don’t have to worry about battery life. If something is out of reach, climb down the ladder and safely reposition it closer to where you need to be.

I hooked up each tool to its appropriate power source (garden hose, pressure washer, or vacuum) or used the manual tools from atop a ladder. It can wear on you to hold a vacuum blower or pressure washer gun at a height and angle that reaches your gutters while the water pressure or airflow pushes the wand backward. Since this step establishes exactly how the rest of it will fit along the property, it’s vital that you get this perfectly aligned. My time in the fire service taught me the dangers of working with ladders and heights and it’s definitely something to be taken seriously. If your leaf blower’s brand doesn’t have a dedicated gutter cleaning kit, I would probably get this one.

This nozzle concentrates the airflow to encourage a more direct stream for all your leaf clearing needs. This will help avoid any potentially dangerous accidents caused by the gutters making a sudden, uncontrolled brake for the ground. However, if you can’t make yours work no matter what then my advice is to use plain old duct tape to keep it in place. You can use a sealant to patch the hole, but replacing the gutter might be a better option for large holes. Running outlet or stop-end gutter outlet – the section that will allow water to drop out of the run, into a downpipe, and into the drain.

Fortunately, we have a separate guide that can take you through all the necessary steps involved in choosing the right size guttering for your house. Unfortunately, they are no longer manufactured so I am looking at purchasing a new run of conservatory guttering with the relevant brackets. The leaf collection system is an addition that serves all brands and waste cans of up to 96 gallons. Since even slight accidents with ladders can cause serious injury, it’s helpful to make sure you’re working as safely as possible. Armed with one of these tools and some helpful tips, you shouldn’t have a problem cleaning your gutters.