Gutter maintenance should be an ongoing part of your household tasks and yearly routine, more often if your gutters are more prone to leaf or plant debris from nearby trees and such. Blockages are probably the biggest cause of problems for your gutter, as when the water can’t drain away gutters can spring leaks, sag or crack under the pressure. A local roofer can easily carry out any or all your gutter maintenance works at reasonable rates, saving you the hassle of doing the job yourself.