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As a homeowner, gutter cleaning is one of those things you put on your list to do, and then continue to put-off doing. Here’s why you need gutter cleaning for better health.

Molds & Allergens & Diseases

While you might just think harmless leaves are in your gutter, there’s actually pools of stagnant water right next to your roof and your walls. Mold grows all too easily. Even in a teaspoon of water with another teaspoon close by, mold will grow and spread rapidly.

Some molds are relatively harmless, but others are awful for your health, especially your lungs. When water just sits there in your gutter and grows mold, the mold will spread into your house, and you might not know it until years later when it’s seeped through your ceilings and walls to the surface.

Allergens are certainly going to collect in your gutters, especially in the Spring and Summer when pollen collects everywhere it can. Plus, diseases can lie hidden in your gutters when they’re left unclean, which isn’t a good thought for anyone.

Spiders & Insects

Even if you’re not afraid of spiders and insects in your gutters, some of them can bite you, and some of them like to travel into your house, one way or another. Lots of bugs like the conditions of unclean gutters, and mosquitoes love the wet areas.

The cleaner your gutters, the less likely anything is going to want to live in them.

Nests & Infestations

Not only do mold and bugs like stagnant water, leaves, sticks, so do birds and rodents. Sure, the birds might be cute, but the pressure, movement, feces, and other things that come along with them isn’t cute at all.

Rodents such as mice and squirrel may also find refuge in your unclean gutter, and the more they infest, the more likely there are to make their way into your attic or crawl space and find another nest.

Ready to stop putting-off having your gutters cleaned by professionals? Contact us today!

Vinyl siding is a great material to use for siding your home. It is lightweight, impact resistant, and it is quite affordable to boot. However, it doesn’t matter what you side your home with. If it is exposed to the outdoors, it will be exposed to dirt and moisture. Over time, the dirt will affect the appearance of your home and the moisture may even cause it to grow algae, mold, or mildew.

The solution to dirty siding for some is to grab a scrub brush and go to town. However, after scrubbing a few square feet, you will definitely be considering hiring someone to come out and pressure wash the rest of it because scrubbing is a lot like work. However, can vinyl siding stand up to the water pressure? The answer is a resounding yes.

While it is true that a high level of water pressure can cause some fading and ugly scarring on vinyl siding, but this only happens when those inexperienced with a pressure washer try to do it. When you choose a professional service to come pressure wash your vinyl siding, they know exactly what pressure to use and what technique works best to remove dirt from those tough ridges. Furthermore, a technician will use lower water pressure, but are aided by a landscaping-safe cleaning solution added to the water that dissolves dirt, algae, mold, mildew, and cobwebs. In effect, a professional pressure washer can clean your home in a couple of hours, saving you a lot of potentially back-breaking work.

If your vinyl siding is looking a little rugged and you don’t fancy a day of scrubbing added onto your to-do list, contact us today. Patriot Services can get siding made of any material and even your windows perfectly clean in a fraction of the time.

Your home’s gutters are a very important part of the general structure of the house. However, to enjoy the benefits  of gutter cleaning that they offer, you have to clean them regularly. With that said, here are some reasons why you should hire professionals to clean your gutters.

Mold

Your home’s gutters prevent water during the rainy season from getting stagnant on the roofs and on the walls, which can lead to mold in your home.

Rainwater

Gutters collect rainwater and prevent annoying splashes on porches and patios. They prevent the facade from getting dirty and stained. When not cleaned, gutters will collect everything along with water: moss, dust, dirt, but also more voluminous remains of dead birds to plastic bags and tree limbs.

Clogging

Normal gutter maintenance is easy and comes down to cleaning to avoid clogging. You should also do preventive cleaning both in the fall and spring.

Moisture

Failure to clean gutters will cause moisture stains to appear on the inside and outside of your home, causing mold growth and other structural problems. Professional gutter cleaners will first clean your gutters to remove all debris, then wash the channels with a hose that has enough pressure to finish flushing the dirt out.

Rust

The previous cleaning step you must do several times a year because in most cases leaves and sticks are difficult to remove. Your cleaning company might also have to remove pieces of the gutters to remove the dirt. Avoiding to hire professionals to properly clean your gutters causes the moisture to stay there and cause the channels to rust, rot, and corrode. If there is rust inside the channels, they must be removed and replaced, or use special roofing cement to coat the entire surface so that it doesn’t rust again.

For more information about gutter cleaning services, please contact us.

Making mistakes while washing your windows can be surprisingly pricey. Look out for these accidental window cleaning mistakes:

1. Scratching the Glass

Professionals often use scraping tools or razor blades to detail home windows. Now that professional tools are often easy to find on the marketplace, DIYers with good intentions but little training can scratch their windows. These tools require a lot of precision, experience, and knowledge of what angle works best for different stains and muck. It’s like trying a straight razor shave on your face without training.

Even without the use of these sharp tools, abrasive pads and cleaners can also scratch up glass window surfaces.

2. Puncturing the Seal

Around the edge of your window, you might find caulk, adhesive, and other seals. As you scrub away dirt stuck around the edge, it can start peeling up and uncovering the components below. These holes can allow moisture into the walls. While this won’t lead to the infamous air leak between vacuum-sealed panes of glass, it can cause other long-term problems.

3. Missing Hard to Reach Spots

It’s often simple enough to clean windows on the ground floor. But second-story windows, accent windows near raised ceilings, and skylights are too tricky to safely get to. You can hose them down from afar (and this can cause even more problems we’ll discuss later), but that will leave behind splotches and anything too tough for water alone to cleanse away.

4. Damaging the Surroundings If You Use a Pressure Washer

Pressure washing your windows is a great solution, but only if you hire a professional. Every surface needs — or more importantly, can handle — a certain psi. The soft siding surrounding your windows is more vulnerable than your windows, which, in turn, may be vulnerable to the default setting you use on your driveway.

Don’t worry about making these window cleaning mistakes. Instead, call Patriot Services for a hassle-free window cleaning appointment. Our team will leave your windows sparkling clean without a trace of damage.

If you’re shifting through this blog, chances are you may in need of gutter maintenance, a job that can easily be tackled by our professional services.

Why choose professional gutter cleaning services?

Well, aside from the fact that you’ll be saving yourself some trouble and elbow grease, you can rest assured that your gutters will receive thorough inspection and maintenance, granting you peace of mind. We know what a gutter should look like and how it should perform. Failure to maintain gutters isn’t just a minor issue to overlook. Neglected gutters can cause several issues down the line such as pest accumulation, water damage to your home, and even broken gutters. Gutters are often overlooked, so it’s no surprise when these issues happen. We understand that sometimes one may lack either the ability or time to deal with such maintenance. This doesn’t excuse neglected gutters, though. If you lack the time, ability, or desire to perform the tedious task, it pays to hire a professional to deal with the issue for you! It saves, quite literally, to get your gutters cleaned before these issues arise.

Why should I choose Patriot Services?

Well, we’re glad you asked. Patriot Services is a veteran-owned local business that’s been in the trade since 2015 and operates in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. Patriot Services has been received with an abundance of praise by the communities which they serve. In fact, Patriot Services boasts a plethora of positive reviews from extremely satisfied customers. Patriot Services is the professional service that stands out from the competitors in terms of work ethic, experience, and ability. To top it off, you’ll be supporting both the well-being of your own home and veteran-owned local business. If you’re ready to save yourself some issues down the line, support veteran-owned business, and reside in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area, contact us.

Driveways have become a hub of neighborhood activity since people are spending more time sheltering at home. There’s no easy answer to many of the changes that COVID-19 has caused in our lives. However, you can keep your driveway and the exterior of your home looking good with professional pressure washing.

How to Have More Fun in Your Driveway:

It’s amazing what people are doing with their driveways these days. Neighbors can go out at the same time in the evening and raise a toast to community happy hours. Music lovers can provide free entertainment with concerts and karaoke. Some families are using their driveways as a venue for proms and graduations. Some artists are creating temporary masterpieces in chalk. Maybe you have a talent you want to share or a family event to celebrate. If not, you can still use your driveway to grill or carry on with other daily activities. To keep things neighborly, be sure to think about how any noises or odors will affect others. If in doubt, ask first so everyone can agree on hours and activities.

How to Make Your Driveway Look as Good as New:

You’ll be amazed by the difference that professional power washing can make. We can remove years of spots, spills, and stains that never budged no matter how many times you tried to clean them yourself. Don’t be afraid to go ahead and put your driveway on display. There won’t be anything to be embarrassed about so you can relax and have a good time. Enjoy some fun outdoor activities in the safety of your own home. If you connect with your neighbors and spread a little good cheer, that’s a nice bonus.

Contact us at Patriot Services for pressure washing, window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and holiday lighting. We are a veteran owned and operated company serving the Dallas and Fort Worth area.

Having clean windows has a few obvious benefits. You won’t have to worry about the task yourself and the windows look better. But have you ever considered the three following benefits of having professional residential window cleaning done? Probably not.

1. Increase Natural Lighting

Dirty windows don’t let in nearly enough light. Since windows generally get dirty over a long period of time, you might not even realize the natural lighting in your home has decreased. Once the windows are thoroughly cleaned, however, you won’t miss the stark contrast! More natural lighting means you can turn off artificial lighting during the day and save money on your electricity bills.

2. Create the Illusion of More Space

Clean windows work the same way as bright white walls do by offering the illusion of more space. Why is this important? Even the illusion of more space in your home can make it seem less cramped. When living spaces feel more open, the people living in your home are less likely to fight because they feel constricted.

3. Letting in the Sunshine… and Reaping the Benefits

Cleaner windows will let in more direct sunlight than dirty ones. It’s more than simply increasing natural lighting. Direct sunlight is great for your mental  health. It helps regulate the body’s circadian rhythm, which tells you when to sleep or wake. Increased exposure to sunlight has also been shown to ease the symptoms of depression, increase productivity, and promote creativity.  Cleaning your windows is an easy way to reap these astounding benefits.

Do You Have More Questions About Residential Window Cleaning?

There are many benefits to having professional residential window cleaning done, including some you’ve likely never thought about. If you have more questions about residential window cleaning, contact us today. One of our associates would be more than happy to answer any questions you still have.

Typically gutter cleaning is a pain to do, but it doesn’t take too long. This is why many homeowners choose to save themselves the trouble and have a professional gutter cleaning service take care of it. However, while professionals can clean gutters quickly, especially after years of practice, you should know that there are a few complications with a home that can cause the process to take longer.

Gutter Guards

While having shields over your gutters prevents a lot of debris from getting in there, when it comes time to clean the gutters, navigating them tacks on some time to the process. The gutters themselves are easier to clean, but the technician will also need to clean the guards which can be caked with old leaves.

Three-Story Homes

While two-story homes may cost a bit more, they typically don’t add too much more onto the cleaning process time. However, it is a different story for anything taller. As the height of a three-story home requires specialized equipment for safety, it takes longer for the technician to get everything set up and get the job done.

Clogs

If you have a leafy tree immediately over your gutters, the large quantity of leaves could end up clogging the downspouts. These clogs can get quite deep and are quite troublesome to remove.

Landscaping

When cleaning your gutters, your technician will be diligent in navigating around the landscaping so as to not damage it. That being said, cleaning gutters around a small patch of flowers is much different than cleaning gutters around a tall privacy hedge. Tall or wide landscaping around your gutters will definitely add on more time as your technician cleans the gutters without breaking a few branches.

Do you need your gutters cleaned to start the season off right? Contact us today to see how Patriot Services can help you get those gutters clear and flowing freely.

It doesn’t matter what the job is, the most important question to you is how much will it cost. It is no different for gutter cleaning. You want a solid estimate of how much seasonal gutter cleaning services will cost, but the answer isn’t quite so easily found. If you are looking to get a prediction, it best to know what you are paying for and how those costs are broken down.

What You Are Paying For During Gutter Cleaning Service?

A gutter cleaning service sees that the drainage system on your home is free of leaves, sticks, insects, nests, and other obstructions that may cause water to back up, overflow, and cause damage. Once those obstructions are removed, the entire system is thoroughly flushed to remove dirt and ensure the system is functional. Finally, all the debris that was pulled out of your gutters is taken away so you aren’t left to dispose of it yourself.

How are Gutter Cleaning Services Charged

Gutter cleaning is often charged via the size of your home, as large homes will take longer in terms of labor hours. For example, a single-story home will 150 feet linear feet of gutters will be cheaper to clean than a two-story home with 150 feet of linear gutters because the technicians will not have to go up as high. Other difficulties, like gutter screens or lush landscaping may cause the price to rise as well.

Gutter cleaning, unless you have a very large home, is typically between $70 to $150 dollars and will take less than two hours. The only way to get an estimate specifically tailored for your home, however, is to contact a technician. The square footage and architectural style of your home will generally give them enough information to give you an estimate on what you need to pay.

If you are looking to get your gutters cleaned out to start the next season off right, contact us today to see what Patriot Services can do to help.

Pressure washing your home can be far more beneficial than you think. It’s not just a superficial aspect of home maintenance. Hiring professional pressure washing services to give your home a thorough wash regularly has tangible positive impacts on not only your home but your family, too. Here are four reasons why you should get your home pressure washed by professionals and why its important:

1. It’s Necessary If You’re Renovating

Are you planning to paint, stain, or seal your home? You’ll notice the directions call for a clean surface. Thorough cleaning via pressure washing sets the stage for the best results. If you don’t heed the instructions, you may be left with an eyesore.  Getting dirt and old paint off will help your new coating stick better and last longer. Trying to paint over a surface that is old and maybe peeling will give your new coating a shaky foundation.

2. It Will Save You Money

You can consider pressure washing a form of preventative maintenance. It helps keep your home looking clean and new when used regularly. It can also be a budget-friendly method to clean your full exterior. You’ll also save money by prolonging the time between having to repaint or refinish your home when you pressure wash it instead.

3. It Gives Your Home’s Value a Boost

When you pressure wash your home, it improves curb appeal. Your house looks newer, cleaner, and more approachable to buyers. This is a one-step way to better your chances of selling. It’s been shown that pressure washing can also significantly increase a home’s resale value.

4. It Protects Your Family’s Health

If not kept clean, your home can harbor things like mold, mildew, and other allergens. When you regularly pressure wash your home, those irritants will be cleansed away and your family’s health will be protected. The fear of allergy-induced illness will be a thing of the past with proper cleaning.

If you are needing to get your home pressure washed and are looking for a company that offers pressure washing services in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area, please contact us.