DIY Gutter cleaning without ladders?

Sysmod

Our gutter is over 20ft off the ground. Is there a way to clean it without a ladder? It's too high for me to reach to drop in any cleaning machine or robot.

The longest I have seen advertised is a Gardena at only 3.9m, c. 12 feet, I'd need 25ft to be sure.

Audioslaven

Sky hooks would be the job!!

astrofool

I tried a number of things, including the Gardena options, got a Little Giant ladder in the end and did it properly

jack of all

I think buying a good quality double extension ladder is the best bet. There's no better way to clean gutters than to actually be at gutter level and use your hands! While you're up there it's a good opportunity to visually inspect the roof for damage or spot potential issues before too late (a cracked, slipped or missing slate or tile, flashings needing attention etc.). If you ever go to repaint a hall stairs and landing you'll need one of the ladders to gain access to the ceiling and walls over the stairwell. You can't bate a good ladder!

dodzy

jack of all wrote: »

I think buying a good quality double extension ladder is the best bet. There's no better way to clean gutters than to actually be at gutter level and use your hands! While you're up there it's a good opportunity to visually inspect the roof for damage or spot potential issues before too late (a cracked, slipped or missing slate or tile, flashings needing attention etc.). If you ever go to repaint a hall stairs and landing you'll need one of the ladders to gain access to the ceiling and walls over the stairwell. You can't bate a good ladder!

And this is an invaluable addition for gutter cleaning.

Mattyking

dodzy wrote: »

And this is an invaluable addition for gutter cleaning.


is it solidly build in can people may fall down.

fred funk }{

dodzy wrote: »

And this is an invaluable addition for gutter cleaning.

I'm struggling to figure out what that is and where it goes.☺

Idioteque

fred funk }{ wrote: »

I'm struggling to figure out what that is and where it goes.☺

It allows you to clean the gutters more safely and with better access than resting the ladder against the gutter. The hooks go on the ladder rungs.

Like this...



http://imgur.com/yq8HgbQ

Alun

They're called ladder standoffs if you want to Google them.

Calahonda52

They are about 60 euros I think, I got on for Valentines

fred funk }{

Makes sense now. Thought it was some sort of device for dragging through the gutter

donegal.

nothing says love like a gutter stand off.

mrcheez

To avoid having to clean the gutters in future I recommend you purchase a length of Hedgehog Gutter Brush

http://www.amazon.co.uk/metres-100mm-Black-Hedgehog-Gutter/dp/B00FOTN1TE/

I installed this in my gutter 2 years ago and haven't had to clean the gutter since. Leaves and pine-needles etc just bounce off it and fall to the ground.

Sysmod

Thanks all.
I just don't want to go up an extension ladder that high. I'll pay for a handyman to do it, as long as they are insured and not a nixer. I've called a few here in Gorey and they all tut about the height and quote in the hundreds of euro.

The hedgehog brush idea looks good but googling finds varied reports about it clogging.

mrcheez

Sysmod wrote: »

Thanks all.
I just don't want to go up an extension ladder that high. I'll pay for a handyman to do it, as long as they are insured and not a nixer. I've called a few here in Gorey and they all tut about the height and quote in the hundreds of euro.

The hedgehog brush idea looks good but googling finds varied reports about it clogging.

Hmm I haven't had that problem so far after 2 years use.

If anything the brush makes it easier to clean if any wet leaves get stuck as they eventually dry while held up off the gutter, and either blow away or can be picked off easily.

Anyway they're worth a try as they're not that expensive.