When it comes to gutter cleaning Kettering homeowners often overlook this important chore. Most experts will tell you that your gutters should be cleaned at least once every year, and ideally in the spring or the autumn. It’s a job that can easily be done yourself with a ladder and a head for heights, or there are plenty of cleaning companies that will do the job safely and thoroughly. Clean gutters that are free of soil, leaves and other debris means they are less appealing as a nesting place for squirrels and birds. Water collecting in blocked gutters can eventually flow down the sides of your house rather than the downspout; this can cause damage to your home and even the foundations. And a clean gutter won’t trap ice, which avoids unnecessary strain on your roof, and can prevent leakage from the roof.