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Why is it important to clean your gutters?

Rain gutters, those easily-forgotten trenches that hang off the edge of your roof, protect your roof, walls and foundation from excess rainwater. When they get clogged with leaves, sticks and other wind-blown debris, they can no longer direct water away from your walls and foundation, and may become homes for pests and insects. They also become heavy enough to pull away from the house, preventing proper rainwater drainage and spoiling the appearance of your home. Experts recommend inspecting and cleaning your gutters twice a year, once in spring and once in fall, as part of your regular landscaping schedule. Gutter cleaning and maintenance is a fairly easy DIY job for some homeowners, especially on one-story homes. However, professional gutter cleaners have ladders tall enough to safely reach rain gutters, as well as the necessary tools to clean out the downspouts. Most gutter cleaning professionals can also make any necessary quick repairs.

How much does it cost to have gutters cleaned?

Professional gutter cleaning and maintenance should be done once or twice a year to remove debris and check for damage to the roof and gutter. The national average cost for rain gutter cleaners ranges from $100 to $130. A number of factors affect the costs, including the combined length of the gutters, the size of the house, the location of the gutters, and any risks posed to the professional cleaner. Some companies based their cost estimates on the linear square footage of the gutters; for example, 200 linear square feet of gutters on a standard, single-story ranch-style home costs an average of $125 to clean. The cost goes up for second- and third-story gutters and those in hard-to-reach places, like a roof with an unusually steep pitch. Expect to pay at least $100 more than standard prices if cleaning your home’s gutters requires extra safety precautions. Because spring and fall are gutter cleaners’ busiest seasons, some gutter cleaning and maintenance companies offer discounts during summer and winter months.

How often do you need to clean your gutters?

Gutter cleaning and maintenance is an important part of keeping up a home. Not only are clogged gutters unsightly, they can also lead to water damage in the house’s walls and roof. The best way to prevent that is to clean your gutters at least twice a year — experts recommend making it part of your spring cleaning and fall landscaping schedules. In the fall, trees lose their leaves and, in the spring, release seedpods and flower petals, all of which tend to end up in rain gutters. It’s a good idea to also have a professional gutter cleaner clear out your downspouts, too; clogged downspouts can make gutters backup and overflow.

Anna F.

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I hired Golden Gables Roofing to clean my gutters. Gabe was very professional, personable, and knowledgeable. He did a great job - I would definitely recommend Gabe and Golden Gables Roofing to anyone thinking of hiring them for this service.

Aimee C.

Bill replaced all the gutters for my house, along with new down spouts and gutter guards. The price was reasonable and he finished the work on schedule and budget. Would recommend to others.

Martha B.

Joe was prompt in leaving a quote and prompt in contacting me when I reached out after he left a bid. We were going out of town and he was able to squeeze us in due to a cancellation. He did an outstanding job! Our house was quite "green" with algae on three sides. Did a fantastic job and cleaned out the gutters too. Can't recommend highly enough.

Audery T.

Josh helped us out with a few repairs around the house recently (e.g plumbing, carpentry, etc.). He is a great troubleshooter and completed the jobs...oh, and also nice to work with. Thanks for the help Josh!

Virginia G.

After we sold our home and went through the process of negotiating the terms of agreement after inspection, we were hit by the hail storm of the year. We had two weeks until closing. JV and his crew replaced the roof, siding, and gutters in that short time, and we made it to closing. Whew!

Bob C.

Mike did a very good job on cleaning my gutters and power washing my house, but seemed to be in a bit of a hurry and left leaves and debris which I had to clean up myself. I would recommend Mike to anyone and will us his services again next year.

Tom B.

Received bids on gutter replacement and siding repair at two separate residence. Bids were very competitive and work was performed within one week. Both jobs looked awesome upon completion. The communication and follow up from Alex was exceptional. Would definitely recommend in the future!

Tracy W.

Properties R Us is an outstanding guttering company! Mr. Stamps was professional, and the quality of work is par none. My mother had a gutter issue and Properties R Us responded immediately and completed the work in a timely manner. Mr. Stamps is a man of integrity and provides exceptional service. There is not a better company in St. Louis. Property R Us provides an array of services: Painting, Ceramic Tile, Farming, Drywall Hauling, Demolition, Gutter Cleaning, Leaf Removal, Pick-up Truck for hire, Landscaping, Sump Pump Installation and more. This is a company we plan on using for all the services listed above. You cannot go wrong with Properties R Us.!

Chad C.

I was very satisfied with the new gutters and facia I received. These guys offer a thicker gutter with no up charge and deliver a very nice final product. You will not be disappointed!

GORDON S.

Keith & Lori (Window Genie - St. Louis, Mo) did a terrific job at my large, family home earlier today. They came out to power wash my house and driveways, then clean all of my 60 windows internally and externally and did an amazing job. The team were very polite and professional, took their shoes off when entering my home, took great care at all times and left furniture and fittings exactly as they found them. I have no hesitation in recommending them for all your home and window cleaning needs.

Diane R.

I used ACI Exteriors multiple times because I was very happy with their service. They have replaced my roof, siding, facia, soffits, gutters and window shutters. I would highly recommend ACI Exteriors. You’ll be glad you called them!

Tom S.

Mr Bridger is a true blue collar worker. As with any roofing job the weather will always put wrinkles in scheduling things, but everything ended done well. He handled our claims agent from beginning to end. Our roof, gutters, downspouts,and chimney cap were all replaced. And after our roof was completed our neighbors also used him.

Nicole V.

Shaun from C&H Roofing and Construction was awesome. He came out to our house to fix a leak in our roof which we already had two different contractors come out and try to repair without any success. Shaun not only took care of the problem he also fixed a couple other minor issues with the roof at no extra charge. I would highly recommend Shaun and C&H Roofing and Construction to anybody needing roof or gutter work done. I have recommended him to a few of my friends since he is done my repair and they were all equally impressed.

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