Rinse out any clogs with a hose.
Roof downspout clogged with gravel.
Point your hose up toward your roof and turn it on.
Remove the downspout extension if present to expose the bottom opening.
Clearing gutter downspout clogs 101.
Water that doesn t drain properly away from the roof usually ends up seeping through walls and ceilings.
Stop spraying water after 1 2 minutes.
Rinse the downspout from above with clean water.
Watch the end of the downspout to ensure it drains properly and water flows through it.
If water is not redirected away from the foundation of the home a lot of damage can be done to your yard or any beautification such as flower beds or gardens.
Clean the bottom downspout opening.
If you see that water is not flowing out of your downspout in a storm you probably have a clog in it.
Downspouts are the part of the gutter system that works to get all the rain water off the roof to an area away from the home.
If your downspouts are dry while the rest of the neighborhood is experiencing niagara falls you have a problem.
Backfill the trench to cover the piping.
Check for the cage a wire mesh material between the gutter and downspout that can get filled with debris or even damaged.
Otherwise trying to remove the clog may simply push it further down.