With the full force of a Melbourne winter bearing down on us it is unsurprising some of the cities buildings are not coping with the volume of rain we have been experiencing. Blocked Gutters, downpipes and Rain Heads can cause significant damage to a building both structurally and internally due to blockage, back feeding or deterioration of materials. To avoid potentially costly repairs it is prudent to carry out regular inspection and maintenance of roofs, gutters, downpipes, rain heads and façade surfaces. Prevention is certainly better than the cure when it comes to building maintenance especially when these areas are inaccessible and not in regular sight. Regular inspection, particularly of ageing buildings or structures, is a good way to stay informed as to the condition of an asset through its life cycle.