Strata gutter cleaning is easy to forget until a resident reports water through the ceiling. For strata committees, property managers and landlords across Wollongong, Shellharbour and the Illawarra, regular gutter cleaning is one of the simplest ways to prevent water damage, and it is much easier to manage with a contractor who brings the right paperwork and keeps good records.

Why gutters matter more on strata and rental buildings

• Box gutters on units and townhouses sit inside the roof line. When they block, water comes inside, often into more than one unit.
• Residents and tenants rarely see the roof, so problems build up unnoticed.
• Owners and insurers expect reasonable maintenance to have been done, and records make that easy to show.
• Nobody should be sending a tenant or resident up a ladder.

Safety paperwork on every job

Illawarra Maintenance Group completes safe work method statements and job safety analyses on every job, with site risk assessments where they are needed. IMG is fully licensed and insured, with $20 million public liability and full workers compensation cover. That makes it straightforward for a strata manager or agency to add us to their contractor list.

A photo record of every clean

IMG takes drone photos before and after each gutter clean. For a property manager that is a clear record for the owners, and proof the work was done without anyone needing to climb up and check. Anything found during the clean, such as cracked tiles, lifted sheets, signs of possums or birds, or work that needs another trade, is photographed and reported.

What strata gutter cleaning includes

• All gutters, valleys and box gutters cleared
• Downpipes checked and cleared
• Debris bagged and taken away, with common areas left tidy
• Advice on how often the building needs cleaning, based on its trees and roof

For two-storey and taller buildings, see how we approach two-storey gutter cleaning.

How often should a strata building’s gutters be cleaned?

Most buildings need at least two cleans a year. Buildings under big trees or near bushland need more, and those near bush should be cleaned before the hot months. See gutter cleaning before bushfire season.

Other exterior work on the same building

The same team can look after roof washing, exterior pressure washing of paths, driveways and common areas, solar panel cleaning, bird proofing and possum proofing. For buildings that need cleaning often, gutter guard can reduce the number of visits.

Frequently asked questions

Can you provide your insurance and safety documents?

Yes. IMG is fully licensed and insured, and completes safe work method statements and job safety analyses on every job.

Do you clean box gutters?

Yes. Box gutters and valleys are cleared on every clean.

Do you also work for homeowners?

Yes. We work with homeowners as well as strata managers, real estate agencies and commercial owners.

Work with IMG

Visit our property managers, strata and commercial page or read more about our gutter cleaning in Wollongong and the Illawarra.

Call 0411 389 184 or request a free quote and we will be in touch.