Working at heights is dangerous without the right safety measures, whether you are fixing the roof or cleaning the guttering. It is important to consider safety and ensure efforts are made to minimise the risks in all areas. It is important to inspect the property to ensure it is stable and use the right kind of access equipment. Fall arrest systems may need to be used to reduce the distance people will fall if an accident happens. This is why it is always important to use the services of professional steeplejacks rather than attempting to carry out work by yourself.

Cleaning gutters can be a far more hazardous project than it first appears. In most cases people will use a ladder to gain access to the roof. This presents problems because it is difficult to make sure the ladder is securely in place before you use it. If you plan on working from the ladder rather than getting on the roof itself, you’ll need to be careful not to stretch too far and lose your balance.

One thing to consider when cleaning gutters is what you will do with the materials you remove. Simply dropping them to the ground will make the surface slippery and dangerous. They could also settle on the rungs of the ladder and make your footing precarious. It is better to bag the debris and lower it safely to the ground rather than scattering it.

At J Lacey Steeplejacks Contractors we are committed to offering a gutter cleaning service that is both safer and more efficient than traditional services. We employ the cutting edge SkyVac system to clean gutters to a very high standard without requiring any access to the roof at all. The vacuum cleaner features extendable poles so we can reach up several storeys from the ground. This also means that debris is collected effectively and easily managed.

We are proud to offer both domestic and industrial services and are confident we can meet all kinds of requirement. The fact that we work from the ground also means we can provide services in many more conditions, rather than being limited to clear days. Don’t risk your safety by trying to clean your gutters using ladders – let us handle it for you with the safe and efficient SkyVac system.