Gutter Cleaning

What This Service Involves

In our region the real enemy is not just autumn leaves but the constant rain of Douglas fir and cedar needles that mat into a dense, sodden layer. Once that debris blocks the outlets, water spills over the edge and runs straight down your siding and foundation. We hand-clear the troughs, flush the downspouts to confirm they run free, and bag the debris rather than leaving it in your beds. Because evergreens shed year-round here, most Northwest homes need cleaning more often than the national average.

Benefits

Restores full flow so gutters stop overflowing during storms; removes the matted needle layer that ordinary leaf-blowing misses; confirms downspouts are clear all the way to the ground; prevents the standing water that breeds moss and mosquitoes; protects fascia and foundation from constant overflow damage

Our Process

1) Hand-remove packed needles, moss, and leaves from every trough; 2) Flush downspouts to verify they drain freely; 3) Check for leaks, sags, or loose hangers while up top; 4) Bag and haul away all debris and rinse the exterior

What Affects the Cost

Total linear footage and number of stories; volume and density of packed debris; number of downspouts to flush and clear; surrounding tree cover and how overgrown it is; whether gutter guards need lifting to access the trough

Best Time of Year

Clean in late fall after the needle drop and again in spring to clear winter buildup.