Gutters are easy to forget — until water is pouring over the edge in the first big storm. A quick clear-out before winter saves a lot of expensive trouble later.
What blocked gutters actually do
- Send rainwater cascading down your walls, leading to damp and staining inside
- Hold standing water that freezes and cracks the guttering in cold snaps
- Rot fascias and soffits, which are far costlier to replace than to clean
- Attract moss, weeds and even nesting birds
When to clear them
Late autumn is ideal — once most of the leaves have come down but before the worst of the winter weather. If you're surrounded by trees, a second clear in spring keeps things flowing.
We clear gutters from the ground using a high-reach vacuum system, so there's no need for ladders or scaffolding, and we can show you before-and-after camera footage of the work.
Pair a gutter clear with a soffit and fascia wash to bring tired, grey UPVC back to bright white — your home will look years younger from the kerb.