Why a Gutter Tune-Up Is Essential for New Hampshire Homes in the Fall

What This Video Covers

A fall gutter tune-up is one of the most important steps to protect your home before the snow arrives in New Hampshire. In this video, we explain exactly why your gutters need attention after the leaves drop and before winter storms hit. A quick tune-up now can prevent leaks, ice dams, foundation damage, and expensive repairs later.

What You Will Learn

Why fall is the highest-stress season for gutter systems in NH

How leaves, pine needles, and debris create winter blockages

What small issues turn into major roof leaks once snow builds up

What a full gutter tune-up includes (tightening, resealing, leveling, clearing, downspout checks)

Why annual fall service helps your gutters last their full life

When NH homeowners should schedule tune-ups for the best results

Key Highlights from this Video

Clogged gutters can cost $3,000 in water damage repairs if not maintained.
7-step professional tune-up includes cleaning, sealing leaks, and securing hangers.
Correct pitch ensures proper water flow to downspouts, preventing ice dams and mosquitoes.
Full cleanup leaves your property spotless — no debris left behind.
Peace of mind knowing your home is ready for New Hampshire winter.

Full Transcript

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All right, let's break down what a

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professional gutter tuneup really

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involves before winter hits. Cuz you

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know those overflowing gutters in the

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fall? They're a huge problem once it

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freezes. And that problem can cost you

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about three grand on average for water

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damage repairs. Clogged gutters can lead

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to all of this, especially with our

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crazy freeze thaw cycles. But a tuneup

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now is just a fraction of the cost of a

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massive repair bill later. So what do

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the pros actually do? Let's walk through

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the seven key steps.

Step One, the clean

out.

You got to get all that gunk and

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debris out of there. And this is way

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more than just scooping leaves. It's a

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full system flush and flow test.

Step two is all about sealing leaks.

Every

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seam and corner gets checked and

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reinforced. This stops those small drips

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that turn into huge icy problems and

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protects your foundation.

Step 3: Reinforce Gutters

Your gutters have to hold

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up to some serious snow and ice. That

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means replacing any missing hangers to

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stop the gutters from sagging or

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breaking off.

Step 4: Secure Fasteners

Okay, step four is a game

changer.

It's all about how the gutters

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are attached. Pros pull out old loose

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nails and use modern tech screws for a

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much stronger hold. Now that they're

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secure, we got to make sure water is

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actually flowing the right way.

Step 5: Correct Pitch

This is

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called the pitch. That slight angle that

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keeps water moving to the down spout.

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The magic number, a/4 in drop for every

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10 ft. Dell adjusted perfectly. Getting

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that pitch right means no standing

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water. So, no ice dams and no

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mosquitoes.

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Step 6: Cleanup

Step six is the sign of a true

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professional, the cleanup. They bag

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everything up and leave your property

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looking spotless. No mess left behind.

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Step 7: Peace of Mind

And finally, step seven. This is what

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it's all really about. Peace of mind.

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You can just relax knowing your home is

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ready for whatever a New Hampshire

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winter throws at it. So, is your home

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ready? Because a quick tuneup now can

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literally save you thousands later.