A clogged gutter is a foundation problem waiting to happen. Water that cannot reach a downspout goes over the lip, lands against the house, and finds the basement. In winter that same standing water freezes into the ice dams that push meltwater back under your shingles.
We clean the interior of the gutters and the downspouts by hand rather than blowing debris all over your roof and beds. Everything comes out into a bag and leaves with us. Then the whole system gets flushed with fresh water, or blown clear where flushing is not practical, so we know every run actually drains.
While we are up there you get a visual inspection at no extra charge: loose spikes, separated seams, a sagging run holding water, a downspout that dumps against the wall instead of away from it. Permanently fastened gutter guards stay in place, and we work around and through them where we can.
If your gutters have been ignored for several seasons, expect to hear about more than debris. Standing water rots fascia, sagging runs pull spikes loose, and a downspout that dumps against the foundation can be the whole reason a basement is damp. We photograph anything we find and send it along so you have something to show whoever fixes it.
Access determines a lot of the price on gutter work. A single story ranch with clear footing all the way around is quick. A two story with landscaping beds, a walkout basement or a steep grade on one side takes longer and needs different ladder work. We look at the whole perimeter before quoting so the number you get accounts for the hard corners as well as the easy front.
Our process
- Interior of gutters and downspouts cleaned by hand.
- Debris bagged and hauled away, not left in your beds.
- System flushed with fresh water or blown clear, then checked for flow.
- Visual inspection reported back to you in plain language.
- Permanently fastened gutter guards are not removed.
Twice a year is the honest answer
Spring and late fall is the schedule that actually keeps a house dry in this part of Ohio. Spring clears the maple seeds and winter grit; late fall, after the last leaves drop, is what protects you through ice season.
Homes with mature oaks or pines overhead often need a third visit. If you have gutter guards, you still need cleaning, just less often, since fine debris and shingle grit still work their way through the mesh.
Gutter Cleaning questions
Do I still need cleaning if I have gutter guards?
Yes, just less often. Guards stop leaves but not roof grit, pine needles or the seedlings that sprout in the sludge underneath them.
Do you repair gutters?
We do not rehang or replace gutter systems, but we tell you exactly what we saw so you can get the right person out before it becomes water in the basement.
Can gutter cleaning be combined with a roof wash?
Yes, and it is the smart way to book it. Gutter cleaning is already part of our roof cleaning process, so bundling the two saves a trip and usually saves money.
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