Gutters, downpipes, and low-slope roof surfaces cleared of debris before it backs up into the building envelope. Every downpipe is flush tested, not just visually inspected, before we call the job done.
Ladder, lift, or rope access is selected based on building height and roof edge protection available.
Leaves, needles, and grit are hand-cleared or vacuumed from gutters and roof drain areas and bagged for disposal.
Water is run through each downpipe to confirm free flow to grade or storm connection; blockages are cleared or flagged.
Membrane roof surfaces are cleared of debris around drains, scuppers, and rooftop equipment.
Gutters are checked for loose brackets, sagging sections, or seam separation while crews are already at each run.
Findings — blockages, damage, standing water — are documented and reported before crews leave site.
Tree cover and roof pitch are the biggest factors — buildings under or near deciduous trees need a fall visit at minimum, often paired with a spring check.
A gutter can look clear while the downpipe below it is blocked with compacted debris, which backs water up during a heavy rain and can overflow into the building envelope. We flush each downpipe with water after clearing gutters to confirm it drains freely, not just that the trough is empty.
Organic debris is bagged at the point of collection and hauled off site — we don't drop it into landscaping beds or storm drains, which is both a bylaw issue and a source of future blockages.
Both. Low-slope membrane roofs accumulate leaves, grit, and moss around drains and parapets, which we clear as part of the same visit — this is surface debris removal around drains and equipment, not a roof coating or membrane service.
Yes, when done correctly. Crews use soft-soled footwear, avoid dragging equipment across the membrane, and follow the same WorkSafeBC fall-protection requirements as any other rooftop work, including guardrails, anchor points, or travel restraint where the roof lacks a parapet.
More often than most drier regions — Metro Vancouver's fall leaf drop combined with near-constant rain through winter means a gutter that's fine in September can be overflowing by December. Tree-adjacent buildings usually need two visits a year rather than one.
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