Rinse the downspout from above with clean water.
Roof downspout clogged with gravel.
Point your hose up toward your roof and turn it on.
Clean the bottom downspout opening.
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.
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.
Rinse out any clogs with a hose.
Otherwise trying to remove the clog may simply push it further down.
Watch the end of the downspout to ensure it drains properly and water flows through it.
This is especially important if the downspout is connected to an underground drain.
Pour gravel 4 inches thick in the shallow hole at the end of the trench so that water from the end of the piping will run directly onto the gravel.
Direct the water so it runs down your roof and into the downspout you just unclogged.
Remove the downspout extension if present to expose the bottom opening.
If you see that water is not flowing out of your downspout in a storm you probably have a clog in it.
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.
Water that doesn t drain properly away from the roof usually ends up seeping through walls and ceilings.