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Gutter Cleaning in Vancouver, WA
Fir needles, maple leaves and moss off the roof all end up in your gutters. I scoop them out by hand, run water through every gutter and downspout to make sure it drains, and haul the mess away.
What a gutter cleaning includes
Three steps. The flow test is the one people skip, and it's how you find out a downspout is plugged before the next big rain does.
Debris removal
I scoop out the leaves, moss, needles and packed debris, then blow the channels clean.
Water flow test
I rinse the gutters with water to check that the gutters and downspouts are draining properly.
Cleanup and haul away
I clean up the gutter debris and haul it away, so the work area is left tidy.
Where the water goes when gutters clog
When a gutter fills up, rain runs over the edge instead of down the downspout. Here, that's a lot of rain over a lot of months.
- Over the fascia board, where it soaks into the wood
- Down the siding
- Into your flower beds and landscaping
- Against the foundation
What I find in Clark County gutters
Most of what I pull out is fir needles, cedar debris, maple leaves and chunks of moss that slid down off the roof. Needles pack down into a wet mat that holds water. Moss on the roof means more moss in the gutters, which is why a lot of homeowners have both done at once.
Found a leak or a sagging section?
If I see a leaking corner, a loose section or a downspout problem while I'm cleaning, I'll photograph it and show you. Those are fixes I can do. See gutter repair and maintenance.
Gutter cleaning photo reports
Before and after photos from gutters I've cleaned. You get the same photos of yours.
Often done with gutter cleaning
Gutter cleaning questions
Something not covered here? Call (360) 583-6626 and ask me directly.
Do you check the downspouts?
Yes. After the gutters are cleared, I rinse the system with water to check that the gutters and downspouts drain properly.
Will gutter cleaning leave a mess?
No. Cleanup and hauling away the gutter debris is part of the job, so the work area is left tidy.
Can you clean the roof at the same time?
Yes. Moss and debris from the roof end up in the gutters, so doing both at once makes sense for a lot of homes. Ask for both on your estimate.
What if you find a problem with my gutters?
I'll photograph it and show you. Leak sealing, loose sections, realignment and downspout repairs are things I do. Full gutter replacements I refer to local partners.
How do I get a price?
Estimates are free. Send a few photos through the estimate form or call, and I can often quote from those.
Send me a few photos or give me a call.
(360) 583-6626Most estimates I can do from photos. If I need to see it in person, I'll set up a time to come out. Either way you get a written estimate to approve before anything is scheduled.