Gutters that actually carry water away.
A clogged gutter doesn't announce itself. It quietly sends water over the edge, down the siding, and along the foundation — until you notice rotted trim, a stained ceiling, or a damp basement corner. In Maine it does something worse: it freezes, and you get ice dams.
What we do on a gutter visit
- Hand-clear leaves, pine needles and shingle grit from the full run of gutters
- Flush and clear downspouts, including the underground runs that silt up
- Check that water actually drains away from the foundation, not into it
- Re-secure loose hangers and spikes that have pulled away from the fascia
- Point out rot, rust-through or pitch problems before they turn into a replacement
- Bag the debris and take it with us — nothing left in the beds
Ice dams start in the gutter
Here's the Maine version of the problem. Snow melts on a warm roof, runs down to the cold overhang, and hits a gutter packed with frozen leaves. It has nowhere to go, so it backs up under the shingles and finds its way inside. By the time there's a stain on the bedroom ceiling, the fix is expensive. A clear gutter in November is one of the cheapest pieces of insurance a Maine home has.
Twice a year, and once more under oaks
Spring, after the buds and seed pods drop. Fall, after the leaves are down — and in Southern Maine that means late October or early November, not September. Homes surrounded by oaks or white pines often want a third pass. We'll tell you honestly what your house needs; some only need it once a year.
Getting a price
Send a photo and a few details, or pick a day and an arrival window on the booking form. We reply with a straight number, usually the same day — no obligation, and no charge to ask. Licensed and insured in Maine, working for homeowners, landlords, and businesses alike.