Best Time of Year to Clean Gutters
Most experts (including us) take the same stance: The spring and fall are the best times to get a gutter cleaning done, a early spring cleaning to keep the spring rain in its lane, and then another in the fall to get those dry fall leaves out of your gutters for the winter snow to melt freely through your gutters.. when it can!
How often should your gutters be cleaned?
It’s recommended to clean your gutter system twice a year to keep your gutters flowing year round and spot damage before its too late! If you’re really looking to stay on top of it we recommend every 3-4 months.
What time of year should you clean your gutters?
Getting your gutters cleaned during the spring and fall get those essential cleanings out of the way. But there are other factors that can increase the needed frequency of cleanings.
Trees: What kind of trees are in your yard? Some trees shed more than others, such as pine trees (which we have a lot of here in Michigan) tend to shed heavy and drop pine cones, those can fill and block your gutter system quite quickly.
Storms: Expecting a heavy storm? Might want to check your gutters beforehand to ensure no water intrusion! Live in an area with many storms? This may cause your gutters to clog more often.
Region: Think about the climate you live in. In Michigan we have many storms and it tends to be humid leading to more frequent cleanings for some.
3 Benefits of Cleaning Your Gutters
Rotted out fascia board due to full gutters pulling on fascia cover.
Prevent Water Damage
When gutters become clogged water has nowhere to go but back towards your fascia (wood structural board located behind the gutter) and over the edge! You can prevent that before it happens by staying on top of gutter cleanings.
Extend Your Roof Life
Clogged gutters can add excess weight to your roof, causing it to take on unnecessary weight. This can lead to your roof wearing quicker over time.
Improve Your Home’s Appearance
Nobody wants to see whole gutter ecosystems! Lets keep your gutters clean so your can be proud of the way it looks, while knowing its protected.
How To Prevent Gutters From Clogging
In between cleanings its smart to take actionable steps to ensure your gutters are never clogging in the first place. Trimming trees, staying alert of the weather and scheduling routine cleanings will help protect your home and gutters.
Trim Trees
If you have trees that are draping over your house, it would definitely be best to trim those. Not only will prevent their leaves from falling directly into your gutters, but it also eliminates paths for pests to get onto your roof.
Be Aware Of The Weather
Heavy storms and rainfall can create problems for your gutters. Check your gutters after periods of extreme weather and wind and leaves can quickly clog your downspouts.
Schedule Routine Cleanings
What better way to ensure gutters are always flowing smoothly than to schedule routine cleanings. Having a professional come out and inspect your gutter system every 3-4 cant hurt.
Do NOT Install Gutter Guards
We vouch heavily against gutter guards as many hold debris on top of them, close to your shingles causing premature wear and damage to your roof shingles. We clean gutter guards almost twice as often as we get called out to clean gutters.
Find a Professional Gutter Cleaner
While it may be tempting to whip out the ladder and clean your gutters yourself, there are many advantages to hiring a professional to perform the service.
Safety
Ladders are a huge cause of injuries in the U.S. Mix that with juggling debris and a bucket in your hands, it can get quite dangerous! Leaving it to the professionals prevents the possibility of a fall, or worse.
Quality
A professional gutter cleaner will always ensure taking before and after pictures of their work to make sure everything looks good with you, I mean you hired them for a reason; you don’t wanna get up there to check if the works been done right.
Time Saved
Instead of having to worry about putting aside time to clean your gutters on an already busy week can be stressful. When hiring a professional they will come at a time that works best for you, and leave your gutters flowing away; so you don’t have to lift a finger.
Get a FREE quote today
Here at Lansing Precision Power-Wash we take on lots of gutter cleanings across Mid-Michigan, helping homeowners take care of their most valuable investments through exterior cleaning maintenance and would love to work on your home.
We offer free quotes which you can request through our online quote form, all quotes are provided within 24 hours and is the actual price! No “oh but it cost a little extra” crap, NO! Thats your price.