Neglected gutters can eventually result in costly repairs. As dry leaves and other debris collect in a gutter, they prevent the downspouts from correctly draining. Clogged gutters are going to overflow, freeze, and pull the gutters loose over time. Furthermore, water pooling in the gutters can rot wood and rusty metal. When gutters fail, water can flood a basement, damage a foundation, and more.
Some owners of Apopka rental properties assume that since their residents deal with some of the basic maintenance tasks around their rental home, they can be expected to occasionally clean out the gutters as well. However, gutter cleaning and repair are not jobs that should be handled by residents. Gutter maintenance and repair needs the use of ladders, so proper safety measures need to be taken to avoid falls and serious injury. It’s important to circumvent liability concerns and other safety risks when it comes to your single-family rental property. Keeping your residents off of ladders and on the ground is the best method to do this.
While maintaining and repairing gutters are not particularly difficult tasks, Apopka rental property owners must think twice before opting to do it themselves. Appropriate safety precautions should be taken, and even then, ladders are risky no matter how safely you use them. Nevertheless, the most difficult thing might be remembering to actually do regular maintenance on your rental home’s gutters. Gutters have a tendency to be something that stays out of sight – and out of mind – until they are suddenly a huge problem.
The great news is that scheduling and performing regular repairs and maintenance on your rental property’s gutters don’t have to be stressful. With Real Property Management Freedom, you can rest well knowing that your gutter maintenance is being handled in a professional and timely manner by experienced service providers. As part of an affordable and comprehensive maintenance program, our team does the work necessary to keep your gutters clear and your residents – along with your investment property – safe and dry. To learn more, please contact us online or call us at 407-624-4706 today.