How Often Should Gutters Actually Be Cleared in Wickford?

The Direct Answer

Most houses in Wickford need their gutters cleared once a year. Houses under trees, or on the leafier streets around Runwell and Nevendon, want it twice, once in autumn once the leaves are mostly down and again in spring to catch what blew in over winter. The sign you have left it too long is water coming over the front of the gutter in heavy rain rather than running through the downpipe, which means it is already blocked and backing up.

What actually fills a gutter

• Leaves and twigs, worst where trees overhang the roofline.
• Moss washed off the roof, which is common on the older concrete-tile estates across the town.
• Nesting material left behind once birds have moved on for the season.
• General grit and silt that builds up slowly even with no trees nearby.

How we clear them

From the ground with a vacuum pole and a camera on the end, so there is no ladder against your house and you get to see what actually came out. Every downpipe gets flushed and checked afterwards, because a clear gutter with a blocked downpipe still overflows.

Signs you have left it too long

• Water pouring over the front edge in heavy rain instead of running down the pipe.
• A damp patch on the wall below a gutter join.
• Grass or a small plant actually growing out of the gutter.
• A sagging section where the weight of wet debris has pulled it away from the fascia.

FAQ: Do you need to come inside the house?

No. Everything is done from the ground outside with the pole and camera.

FAQ: What does it cost?

£90 to £225 depending on the size of the property and how bad they have got. Full detail is on the gutter clearing page.

FAQ: Can this be booked with window cleaning?

Yes, and most people in Wickford do exactly that, since we are already on site.

Message your postcode on WhatsApp for a price. 07467 214446.