What we actually do up there
A cleaning isn’t just “remove the leaves.” A real Polk County gutter is full of an ecosystem: dry oak debris on top, a wet decomposing layer underneath, shingle grit settled at the bottom forming a kind of sand, and root mats from any seedlings that took hold during the rainy season. We get all of it.
Hand removal first. Leaf blowers alone leave the wet bottom layer behind, where the worst clogging happens. We hand-scoop the heavy material into a bucket, then blow off what’s left.
Downspout flush. A clean trough that drains into a clogged downspout is a leak waiting to happen. We run water from the gutter inlet until it pours out the bottom of every downspout. Anything that doesn’t clear gets snaked.
Sealant and hanger inspection. Twice-yearly cleaning visits are the best opportunity to catch a failing seal before it becomes a leak. We note everything we see and leave a written report, even for issues we won’t fix on this visit.
Cleanup. Debris bagged and hauled off the property. Magnetic sweep where we set ladders. The driveway and entry path get the same attention as the gutters.