Gutters are easy to forget because you can’t see inside them from the ground. The first sign of a problem is often water pouring over the edge in heavy rain.
It depends on what’s around your house
- Trees nearby drop leaves, seeds and twigs straight into the gutters. Houses under or near trees usually need clearing more often.
- Moss on the roof washes down into the gutters, where it holds water and builds up.
- Flat, open sites with no trees and a clean roof may go longer between clears.
Many homeowners have their gutters cleared once a year. If you have trees close by or a mossy roof, twice a year may be sensible.
Why late autumn is a good time
Most leaves have fallen by late autumn, so clearing the gutters then removes the year’s build-up before winter rain and frost. If a gutter is full of wet debris in a freeze, the weight and ice can strain the brackets.
Signs you shouldn’t wait
- Water spilling over the gutter edge in rain
- Plants or grass growing out of the gutter
- Damp patches or green streaks on the wall below
- A gutter sagging or pulling away from the fascia
See signs your gutters are blocked for more.
How we clear gutters
We use a gutter vacuum with a camera, so we can see inside the gutter and check it’s clear when we finish. The system is self-contained, so we don’t need mains power at your property. See gutter cleaning or ask for a quote.
