How we do it
We scoop gutters out by hand from a ladder. The ladder has a stabilizer that rests on the roof, so we're not leaning on the gutter and bending it. Debris goes into a bucket or bag. We don't blow it onto your lawn or the neighbor's roof.
Every downspout gets flushed with a hose. If one is packed solid, we clear it from both ends and take it apart at the elbow if we have to. Before we leave, we check that water actually comes out the bottom of each one.
When to schedule
Late fall, after the leaves are down. Again in spring if you have a lot of trees. Clogged gutters in winter are how ice dams start: snow melts on the roof, the water can't drain, and it freezes at the edge and backs up under the shingles.
After a hail storm it's worth a look too. The granules knocked off the roof end up in the gutters and slow the water down.
Gutter guards
If you have guards, we either pull them and clean underneath or clean over the top, depending on the type. Some can't come off without breaking. We'll tell you which kind you have.
Repairs
We don't repair or install gutters. We'll photograph sagging sections, loose hangers, and leaky seams so you know what to have fixed. If you want the black streaks off the outside of the gutters, that's part of a house wash.
Gutter questions
Do you do two and three-story homes?
Yes. Three-story jobs take longer and are priced a little higher.
How long does it take?
One to two hours for most homes.
Do I need to be home?
No. We just need the gate open. You'll get photos of the gutters when we're done.
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