The best possible time to check your rainwater gutters and down pipes is….. drum roll please…. When it’s raining! I know, crazy huh? But believe me when I say that nothing beats a proper ‘wet’ check of your rainwater system. You can look at your gutters all you like on a sunny day, but if you don your waterproofs and head outside after it’s been raining solidly for a couple of hours you’ll learn tons more. Ignore the funny looks from your neighbours, tell them you’ve lost your goldfish or checking …
