As a rule of thumb, gutters should be cleaned at least twice yearly — once in late spring, and once again in the late summer or early fall. Having said that, the frequency can vary depending on the location, the setup of your gutter system, and the types of trees near your home.

Here are some other factors you can consider:

1. Lots of Trees Near Your Home: If you have pine trees near your home that shed needles, you might need to clean your gutters more frequently – maybe every three months, as pine needles can accumulate quickly and cause clogs. Other trees shed their leaves in the fall so you might need an additional cleaning around that time.
2. The Location of Your Home: If you live in an arid area with little rainfall, you might be able to get away with cleaning your gutters less frequently. On the other hand, if you live in a region with heavy rain or snow, you might need to clean and inspect your gutters more often to ensure they’re correctly moving water away from your home. In our area of the east cost of the USA, we’re somewhere in between.
3. Previous Downspout Clogging: If your gutters have been clogged in the past, it may be best to clean them more frequently.

Remember, while cleaning gutters might seem like a hassle, it’s a crucial part of home maintenance that can save you significant money in potential repair costs in the long run. If you cannot do it yourself, consider hiring Next Day Gutters to clean them for you.

If gutters are not cleaned regularly, they can become clogged with debris and cause water damage to the home. Several issues can arise:

1. Water Damage: Gutters are designed to direct rainwater away from your house or building. When they’re clogged with debris, water can overflow, causing damage to the roof, siding, and foundation of your home. Sometimes, water can back up and go behind your gutters, leading to potential damage to the inside of your home.
2. Basement Flooding: Overflowing gutters can lead to water pooling around the foundation of your house. In more extreme cases, this might lead to flooding in the basement, potentially damaging items stored there and leading to costly repairs.
3. Roof Damage: When gutters are filled with debris, water can pool on the roof itself. This can lead to rot and other structural damage.
4. Pests: Clogged gutters can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes or other pests. They may also attract birds and squirrels, which could cause further damage.
5. Damage to Gutters and Downspouts: The weight of debris and standing water can cause gutters and downspouts to sag and pull away. This isn’t always a quick fix; sometimes you might have to replace gutters, fascia, and soffit boards to fix the damage.
6. Landscape Damage: Water that overflows from gutters can lead to soil erosion, damage plants, and saturate flower beds.
7. Mold and Mildew: The dampness caused by clogged gutters can encourage the growth of mold and mildew, which can spread to other parts of the house and cause health issues.

Regular gutter cleaning is crucial to maintain the structural integrity of your home and prevent potential damage.  Request a gutter cleaning quote from us today. We offer gutter cleaning contracts and single cleanings with experienced crews.