Gutters overflowing in the rain
Steps
- Work from a ladder on firm ground with someone at the base; never lean over the gutter, move the ladder instead.
+5 more steps in the full guide
Stop and call a pro if
- the roof is more than one storey or the ground slopes so the ladder cannot stand square
Rules in the US: Overflow that ponds against the foundation is the leading cause of wet basements; extend downspouts at least 1.5 m (5 feet) from the wall.