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## **Interactive Home Assessment Tool **

# **The MossEaters Gutter Health Checklist ****Is Your Gutter System Quietly Wrecking Your Roof? **

Most Seattle homeowners don't realize there's a problem until it's already caused rot, mold, or thousands in hidden repairs. This quick checklist will help you spot the signs—before you end up footing the bill.

## **Step 1: Visual Inspection **

### **👀 Look Up — Roofline Check **

Check your gutters and roof edge for these red flags:

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Tiger striping (dark streaks down the outside of your gutter)

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Water stains behind the gutter or under the roofline

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Shingles curling or lifting near the gutter edge

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Moss or algae growing directly on or around the gutter

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Gutter seams pulling apart or visibly sagging

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Rust or bubbling paint on the fascia or gutter bracket screws

## **Step 2: Foundation Inspection **

### **👣 Look Down — Ground-Level Clues **

Inspect the ground around your home after a rain:

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Splash marks or mud stains on the siding

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Washed-out flowerbeds or bark pushed away from the house

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Pools of water near your foundation

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Exposed roots or craters in soil

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Dirt on siding 12–18 inches above grade (a dead giveaway of overflow)

## **Step 3: Critical Warning Signs **

### **🐜 Pests, Mold & Damage Risk Factors **

If you check any of these boxes, call us right away.

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Mosquitos, moisture ants, or carpenter ants near the gutters

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Gutter smells like compost or sewage (that's mold)

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Plants, seedlings, or moss growing out of your gutters

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Gutter foam or screen cover that looks collapsed, clogged, or warped

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Drips or waterfalls during heavy rain—even if they 'go away'

## **Step 4: Expert Assessment **

### **⚠️ DIY Clues Most People Miss **

Common oversights that lead to major repairs:

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Gutters are screwed directly into rafter tails (no fascia board)

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Gutter guards sit flat and collect debris like a shelf

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Gutter guard is plastic or vinyl—sun-warped or pulling away

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Gutter system was 'upgraded' by a handyman, not a roofer

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You've cleaned your gutters in the last 12 months and they're already clogged again

## **Professional Solutions **

### **✅ MossEaters Fixes These Problems For Good **

With our MasterShield system and roof-first install process, we:

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### **Prevent Moss & Algae**

Copper-infused micro-mesh stops organic growth before it starts

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### **Match Your Roof Pitch**

Automatic debris shedding—nothing sits flat to collect crud

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### **Protect Structure**

Keep fascia, soffits, and framing safe from water intrusion

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### **Eliminate Cleaning**

Never climb ladders or hire cleaning services again

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### **Real No-Clog Guarantee**

Backed by a transferable lifetime warranty

## **Get a Free Gutter + Roofline Evaluation **

### **You'll get:**

__A no-pressure consultation

__Photos of any issues we find

__Expert solutions for your budget