Is Your Roof Ready for Spring? A Homeowner’s Guide for the Illawarra Region
Spring in the Illawarra is beautiful — but if your roof and gutters aren’t prepared, it can also bring blockages, leaks, pests, and costly repairs. The combination of wet weather, budding trees, nesting birds, and leftover debris from winter makes early spring the ideal time to check in on your roof and gutter system.
At AC Gutter Guard, we help homeowners across Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, and beyond prepare their homes for the season ahead. Here’s what you should know.
🌿 Clear Out What Winter Left Behind
Winter weather can quietly do damage — even if it wasn’t a wild season. Leaves, sticks, and moss tend to collect in gutters and valleys, while moisture can cause rust, sagging gutters, or slow-growing mould.
Before the first spring rain hits, it’s worth taking a good look at your roof line and gutters.
✅ Here’s what to check for:
Gutters filled with leaf sludge or overflowing during rain
Rust patches or water stains under the eaves
Loose or leaking downpipes
Plants or weeds growing in your gutters (yes, it happens!)
Even if you already have gutter guard installed, it’s important to make sure it’s still in good condition and not lifted or blocked.
🐦 Check for Signs of Unwanted Visitors
Spring is nesting season for birds — and if you’ve got solar panels or small roof gaps, your roof might look like a five-star hotel to a pigeon.
Nesting birds can cause:
Blocked gutters or valleys
Damage to wiring under solar panels
Noise and mess inside your roof space
At AC Gutter Guard, we install solar panel mesh and roof cavity proofing to keep birds, rats, and possums out for good.
🔥 Ember Guard: It’s Not Too Early to Prepare for Fire Season
Spring may feel early, but September to November is prime time to install ember guard mesh and prepare your home for bushfire season. If you’re in a BAL-rated zone, it’s not just smart — it may be required.
✅ We recommend checking:
Whether your gutter mesh is 2mm or less
If roof valleys or vents are still exposed
Whether your existing mesh is warped, rusty, or lifting
Our AS3959-compliant aluminium mesh is perfect for Illawarra homes exposed to ember risk — especially if you’re surrounded by gum trees.
🧰 Small Fixes Now = Fewer Emergencies Later
A spring roof check is a smart, affordable way to prevent:
Overflow damage during summer storms
Pest infestations
Fire hazards
Expensive water damage or gutter collapse
We often find that a simple gutter clean, mesh replacement, or bird proofing job done in spring can save thousands in emergency roof work come summer.
✅ Get Your Roof Spring-Ready with AC Gutter Guard
We help homeowners across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, and Southern Highlands protect their homes with:
Gutter cleaning
Gutter guard installation
Ember guard for bushfire zones
Solar panel bird mesh
Valley and roof vent protection
📞 Call 0423 611 350 or request a free quote to get your roof spring-ready today — before the rain and fire season arrive.