Clearing gutters and fascias after Autumn. Why Winter is a smart time for exterior maintenance

Because your gutters have seen things…

By the time autumn has finished chucking leaves at your house, your gutters are usually begging for mercy. Between soggy leaves, twigs, moss, the odd feather and whatever else the wind fancied throwing your way, they’ve had a very long season. So while winter may feel like a time for woolly socks and hot chocolate rather than exterior maintenance, it is actually the perfect moment to get those gutters and fascias sorted.

Here in Southern Hampshire, gutters work pretty hard. The autumn storms hit Chichester, Winchester and the surrounding villages with gusto, and all that rainfall needs somewhere to go. If your gutters are clogged, blocked or sagging under the weight of leftover autumn debris, the water find its own escape routes. Usually down your walls. Occasionally into your loft. Sometimes directly onto the head of anyone standing beneath them.

That’s where Willoughby’s Windows comes in. Clearing your gutters in winter means the leaves have already finished falling, so the job is done properly without new debris arriving the next day. It also gives your gutters a fighting chance before the heavier winter rains really get going.

Your fascias and soffits also take a battering at this time of year. Rain streaks, algae, moss and general grime love to cling to them. If left, that build-up can start to stain, dull or damage the boards. Winter cleaning helps refresh their appearance and remove damp patches that could otherwise cause long-term issues.

And the best bit? Once your gutters, fascias and soffits are sorted, you can sit back and enjoy the winter months knowing your home is well protected against leaks, damp and those cheeky winter storms that always arrive when you least expect them.

Consider it a quick winter spruce up, courtesy of Willoughby’s.