Fall is coming soon in Alabama and Georgia, meaning cooler temperatures that many will welcome. Leaves will also begin to fall, which can lead to significant damage in an often-overlooked place, the gutters on your home or business.

Putting gutter cleaning, protection and wildlife preventive measures into place now will help you avoid potential repairs and surprise guests as the seasons change.

Gutters without proper protection can easily become blocked by falling debris, causing water to overflow back toward your home instead of draining away. Water can saturate exterior walls and cause gutters to pull away from their brackets, opening gaps along rooflines.

Over time, the resulting moisture causes warping and cracking of walls, shortening the lifespan of your roof and creating potential entry points for surprise guests to exploit.

Once the damage is done, costly repairs may follow, making now the ideal time to act.

Debris buildup in your gutters invites unwanted guests to build their nests, prompting more potential damage to your home or business. With winter on the horizon, squirrels are looking for nesting materials, such as leaves, twigs and branches, and your gutter presents an ideal location.

Nesting materials are not the only benefits gutters provide squirrels. Their elevated position offers protection from predators and provides access to nearby trees, which have nuts, seeds and other food sources for squirrels. As rodents, squirrels are always looking for something to gnaw on. Your gutters are right next to your roof shingles, which squirrels will chew through to gain access to your attic.

With fall upcoming, installing gutter guards is a simple way to prevent squirrels from accessing your gutters. Go Pro’s wildlife technicians complete installation efficiently and right the first time.

• Any small repairs or necessary modifications, such as an extended downspout or an added drain line underground, will be made to better aid water flow

Once complete, you can have confidence that your gutters are safe from water overflow and potential visitors looking to nest. Go Pro recommends annual maintenance for continuous cleaning of gutter guards. We will also identify any damage to your roof’s soffit areas to catch any spots where wildlife may be able to enter.

As fall quickly approaches, now is the best time to schedule a free inspection for your home or business. Peak leaf fall means debris is dropping heavily, accumulating in gutters and inviting squirrels to make their winter nests. Don’t wait until it is too late; schedule your free inspection and protect your property this fall.

Looking for year-round protection? Go Pro Wildlife Removal not only installs gutter guards but also offers annual maintenance protection to clear debris that slips into gutter guards, identify potential entry points and seal them up before wildlife finds their way in. Contact us today for a plan that is right for you.