Gutter cleaning is the removal of all debris — leaves, cottonwood fluff, roof granules, bird nests, and sediment — from your gutters and downspouts. A thorough clean also includes flushing the system with water to confirm proper drainage and a visual check for damage.
Blocked gutters don't just overflow — they become heavy, pulling away from the fascia. In winter, standing water in a clogged gutter freezes into an ice dam that can work back under your shingles and into your home. A clean twice a year prevents all of it.
Alberta's cottonwood trees shed in late spring, filling gutters with fluffy debris that mats together and blocks flow completely. Elm and poplar leaf fall in autumn adds another heavy load. Then spring snowmelt carries roof granules off aging shingles, depositing them in the gutter trough and gradually blocking the downspout outlets.
The biggest risk isn't overflow — it's ice dams. A gutter blocked with wet debris holds standing water in late fall. When that water freezes, it creates an ice dam that forces water back under your shingles and into your walls. It's one of the most preventable and expensive sources of water damage Alberta homeowners face.
Water overflowing from blocked gutters pools against your foundation walls. Over years, this saturates and erodes the soil, causing cracks, settling, and costly structural repairs.
Clearing your gutters in late fall eliminates the standing water that freezes into ice dams — the leading cause of winter water infiltration through Alberta roofs.
Debris holds moisture against aluminum, accelerating oxidation. Heavy debris loads stress the hangers. Regular cleaning adds years to your gutter system's lifespan.
We assess the gutter system before cleaning — checking pitch, hangers, joints, and downspout connections. Any damage is documented and reported.
All debris is removed by hand from the gutter trough — leaves, cottonwood, granules, nests, and anything else blocking flow. Debris is bagged and removed.
We flush every downspout with water to confirm unobstructed flow from top to bottom. Blocked downspouts are cleared from the top or bottom as needed.
If we spot damage during the clean — separated joints, bent hangers, cracked end caps — we tell you before we leave so you can make an informed decision.
Fill out our quick form and we'll get back to you with a clear, fixed-price quote — usually scheduled within the week.
Get Your Free Estimate →