Gutter cleaning is the removal of leaves, grit, and debris from the gutter trough and downspouts so water flows freely. Most homes need it twice a year; heavily treed lots may need a third visit.
A proper gutter cleaning is more than scooping leaves: it includes clearing the full trough, bagging debris, flushing each downspout until it runs free, checking hangers and seams, and flow-testing the system. Skipping it leads to overflow that rots fascia, leaks into basements, and feeds winter ice dams. The standard cadence is late spring (after seeds drop) and late fall (after leaves come down), with the fall cleaning being the most important before freezing weather. Homeowners tired of the routine often switch to gutter guards to cut cleaning frequency dramatically.
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