Winter is coming. Is your home ready for the Chicagoland snow and ice? Of course, you have your shovel accessible, you bought hot cocoa, and your kids are reading up on all the snow day superstitions. But have you winterized your gutters?

How to prepare your gutters for winter in Illinois

1.     Inspect your gutters. You can’t fix a problem if you don’t know it’s there. Watch out for tears, cracks, and anything that doesn’t look right. Make sure your gutters are properly fastened so they don’t come loose when the snow starts to fall. If you find an issue, don’t be afraid to call us.

2.     Unclog the gutters. Remove leaves, twigs, and debris. Gutters are meant to catch water or melted snow and divert it away from the rest of the house. They won’t be able to do this properly if they’re cluttered.

3.     Use a gutter cover. Avoid the hassle of going up and down a ladder to clean your gutters. Good quality gutter protection will reduce the time and effort you spend unclogging the gutters yourself. They are already designed keep clutter out while still allowing rain or melted snow to pass freely through. If you’re in need of these gutter guards, call us today! We will happily install these to make your wintering process easier.

At Industry Elite Services, we believe that the best way to care for our clients is to help them when issues arise but also to help them avoid issues to begin with. If your gutters need repair or gutter guards, call today!