One-Time Cleaning
Heavy-Debris Gutter Cleaning
When gutters go a year or more without being cleaned, the debris inside stops being loose leaves. It compacts into a heavy, wet mat that holds water, grows plants, and takes considerably more time and effort to remove. Heavy-Debris Gutter Cleaning is built for exactly that situation. Roughly 17% of the gutter cleaning jobs we perform are heavy-debris cleanings.
This is what heavy debris looks like
Signs you need this service
- It has been a year or more since your gutters were last cleaned
- Plants, vines, or saplings are growing out of the gutters
- Water spills over the edge during rain instead of reaching the downspout
- Debris is packed down into a solid, soil-like mat
What we do differently
Heavy debris has to be broken up and pulled out in stages, and downspouts are far more likely to be fully blocked. We budget additional time for your home so the job is finished properly in one visit: troughs cleared, downspouts flowing, and all fallen debris cleaned up from your landscaping before we leave. As always, the work is done from the ground: we do not walk on your roof or blow debris out of your gutters.
Because every home is different, we assess the condition of your gutters when we arrive. If anything about the job changes your price, we talk to you first. See our Estimate Disclaimer.
Keep it from happening again
Once your gutters are back to clean, a Seasonal Gutter Cleaning is all they need going forward. With Automatic Gutter Care, those visits are scheduled for you automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a heavy-debris gutter cleaning priced?
The price is approximately 50% more than a one-time seasonal cleaning due to the additional time required to complete a heavy-debris cleaning.
How do I know whether my gutters need a heavy-debris cleaning instead of a seasonal cleaning?
If it has been a year or more since your gutters were cleaned, or you see plants growing in the trough, water spilling over the edge during rain, or debris packed into a solid mat, plan on a heavy-debris cleaning. If you are not sure, book a gutter inspection and we will send you close-up photos and a written condition report so you can see what is inside before you decide.
Will you clear my downspouts too?
Yes. Downspout clearing is included with every cleaning. We clear downspout blockages with our vacuum system, a drain snake, or pressurized water as needed, and we make sure each downspout is clear before we leave.
Do you walk on my roof or blow debris out of my gutters?
No. Every visit is performed from the ground. We do not walk on your roof and we do not blow debris out of your gutters. All debris pulled from the gutters is cleaned up from your landscaping before we leave.
How do I keep heavy debris from coming back?
Once your gutters are cleared, keeping up with seasonal cleanings is usually all they need. With Automatic Gutter Care those visits are scheduled for you automatically, and there are no contracts or obligations.