In general, you should plan to clean gutters at least once or twice a year. But if you have a lot of tall trees near your roof, you're going to have to do the work more often. In general, we recommend cleaning gutters, whether you do it yourself or do it professionally, twice a year. We typically find ourselves cleaning gutters for regular customers in late spring and early winter.
Gutters should be cleaned six times during the year, with at least three cleanings during the fall season. Both location and climate affect the ideal number of cleanings, as well as your overall approach to gutter protection services. For most homes, gutters should be cleaned twice a year. For homes that have numerous trees with large leaves or pine needles and see rain or snow frequently, gutters should be cleaned three to four times a year.
For homes with no trees around them, gutters can be cleaned once or twice a year. It is recommended that you clean the gutters sometime around Labor Day, which is the first Monday in September. Perhaps one of the main reasons to keep your gutters clean and clean, foundation problems are important when gutter maintenance is lacking. Although it may seem excessive, the speed at which trees lose their leaves can deceive you, until you are in the gutters pulling clumped leaves out of your gutter.
You want to make sure you're doing your due diligence, but you're not sure how things like storms and the age of your gutters can affect your cleaning program. While it may be tempting, ignoring the task of routine gutter cleaning can have substantial consequences. The gutter protectors as a whole, whether foam or any other material, can cause serious problems with your gutter system. The tried and true method of cleaning gutters by hand is more effective, but a high-pressure hose can help eliminate blockages in downspouts.
Many homeowners choose to clean their gutters themselves, as long as they are comfortable working on a sturdy ladder. We have the experience and knowledge to help you clean your gutters any time during the season, including winter. If there is ice, it's very likely that you won't be able to properly clean the gutters that day without damaging them. Ensuring gutters are clean throughout the winter is a headache, but roof damage from ice is a real headache.
Thank you for pointing out that the most important time to clean gutters is at the end of the fall season. That's why many homeowners choose to have their gutters evaluated and cleaned safely by the Labor Panes team. Costly damage repair and possible complete replacement of your gutters are imminent if you ignore your gutters. As you may have already discovered, you should wait as long as possible until December or January to clean your gutters.
