If water’s spilling over the edge of your gutters during rain or pooling around the base of the downpipe, that’s a red flag. Other signs include gurgling sounds, slow drainage when you run a hose into the gutter, or even no water coming out the bottom at all. Most Mildura homes won’t notice it until there’s a storm, and by then, it’s already causing damage.

Yes, and it’s more common than most people think. When water can’t drain properly, it backs up in your gutters and can start seeping into the roof cavity or overflowing onto walls. That can lead to mold, damp ceilings, and even structural issues over time.

Dry weather followed by rain is the perfect storm. Leaves, dust, small sticks, mud, and even bird nests are usual suspects. All that dry matter sits in the gutter, then when rain hits, it gets washed into the downpipe and builds up fast. We’ve also seen toys, tennis balls, and even dead birds, no joke.

For most homes in the Sunraysia region, once a year is the minimum. If you’ve got gum trees nearby or you’ve had storms recently, twice a year is safer. A regular gutter and downpipe clean keeps things flowing and helps avoid bigger problems down the track.

Gutter guards help, but they’re not foolproof. Fine dust, seeds, and small debris can still make their way through. Over time, this stuff settles in the downpipes and can still cause blockages. We clean plenty of homes with guards that still get clogged downpipes.

You can try, a lot of people do. If you’ve got ground access and a flexible hose, a flush might work for minor blockages. But if it’s packed in or coming from the top end, you’ll need tools and ladder access. That’s where we come in, no risk of falling off your roof.

Plenty. Overflowing water can soak into eaves, fascia boards, ceiling cavities, and garden beds. Over time, it leads to wood rot, mould, roof damage, or even damage to the footings if it keeps pooling at the base. It’s one of those things that’s cheap to fix early, and expensive later.

We include downpipe checks in most of our Mildura gutter cleaning jobs. So if you’re already getting the gutters done, we’ll inspect and clear the downpipes while we’re up there. If it’s a one-off job or a serious blockage, just give us a ring and we’ll sort a fair quote fast.

The quickest method is flushing it from the top with pressure, but that only works if the blockage isn’t packed in. We usually do a visual check, disassemble the bottom elbow if needed, and run a flow test. The key is doing it safely and making sure the whole system is clear.

Yep, if we’re cleaning your gutters, we’re checking the downpipes too. No point doing half a job. We’ll let you know if there’s any serious buildup and clear it while we’re there. That’s just how we roll.