Many people do not realize that they have a problem with their roof or gutters until the problem has escalated a great deal. Just quick advice: make sure that you are inspecting your roof and gutters regularly. This is going to save you a lot of time and money in the long run. To inspect your gutters and roof, you will want to step back a few tens of yards and visually inspect for any missing shingles or any tears in the gutter. You will also want to inspect the gutter and roof a few times a year by actually getting on the roof and inspecting them. Ok, now that is out of the way, here are three reasons that you actually want to inspect your gutter and make certain that your gutter system is working properly.

Damaged Roof

If your gutter system is clogged or is not allowing the water to drain off the roof properly, you are in for a lot of trouble. One of the most common reasons that people have a leaky roof is because their gutter is clogged and it won't allow the water to drain. If your roof constantly has stagnant water sitting on it, it is much more likely to have a problem later on. That stagnant water has to go somewhere until it evaporates. It often slowly seeps into your roof.

Pests

If your gutter is backed up and clogged, it can very quickly turn into a haven for pests. Some of the most common pests to find in clogged gutters are mosquitos and other flies. However, often a clogged up gutter will be a home for rodents like mice or rats. A drain that is clogged with leaves and sticks provides plenty of protection for these rodents and they have no problem calling them home. With this in mind, make sure that, when you are inspecting your gutters, you check for these types of clogs.

Damaged Gutters Can Be Costly

If your gutter is clogged for long periods of time it can be damaged beyond repair. The water and debris can eventually corrode the gutter to a point that it is no longer operable. If his occurs you may find that you are in for an expensive fix. The gutters on your home may set your bank account back much more than you were expecting. The simple fact of the matter is that if you inspect your gutters a few times a year, you should not have this problem.