Gutters: Out of Sight, Out of Mind, Until Something Goes Wrong
Nobody thinks about their gutters until water is pouring over the side during a rainstorm, or worse, until they notice water stains in the basement. Gutters perform a critical job: directing thousands of gallons of water away from your foundation, siding, landscaping, and walkways every year. When they fail, the consequences can be expensive.
In Green Bay, gutters take a beating. Fall fills them with leaves, pine needles, and seed pods from the mature trees that shade so many of our neighborhoods. Winter adds ice, snow, and the debris that blows in during storms. By spring, many gutters are packed solid, creating dams that force water to back up under your roof shingles, overflow onto your fascia boards, and pool around your foundation.
And then there is the appearance issue. Even gutters that are functioning properly develop dark streaks and stains on their exterior faces. These "tiger stripes" are caused by a chemical reaction between the aluminum, asphalt runoff from shingles, and environmental pollutants. They do not wash off with a garden hose, and they make your entire roofline look neglected.
Our Gutter Services
Gutter Interior Cleaning
We remove all debris from your gutters by hand and with professional tools, ensuring nothing is pushed into the downspouts. Leaves, dirt, roofing granules, and decomposed organic matter are all cleared out completely. We bag and remove the debris rather than dumping it on your landscaping.
Downspout Clearing
Clogged downspouts are often the real culprit behind gutter overflow. We flush every downspout to confirm it is flowing freely and clear any blockages. If we find a persistent clog, we use specialized tools to clear it from top to bottom.
Gutter Exterior Brightening
Those dark streaks on the outside of your gutters are stubborn, but they are no match for our gutter brightening process. We use specialized cleaning solutions that break down the oxidation and buildup causing the streaks, restoring your gutters to a clean, uniform appearance that complements your roofline and siding.
Minor Gutter Repairs
While cleaning, we check for loose fasteners, sagging sections, and small leaks at seams. We can handle minor repairs on the spot, and we will let you know if we find anything that needs more significant attention.
Our Gutter Cleaning Process
1. Gutter Inspection
We check your entire gutter system for debris levels, damage, proper slope, and secure attachment. We note any problem areas and discuss our findings with you before starting.
2. Debris Removal
All debris is removed from gutters and collected for disposal. We work carefully to avoid damaging your gutters, roof, or landscaping during the cleaning process.
3. Flush and Test
We flush the entire gutter system with water to verify proper flow and clear any remaining debris from downspouts. This step confirms that everything is draining correctly.
4. Exterior Brightening
If you have opted for gutter brightening, we apply our cleaning solution to the exterior faces, allow it to work on the oxidation and staining, then rinse to reveal clean, streak-free gutters.
Why Gutter Maintenance Matters in Green Bay
Prevent Ice Dams
Clogged gutters are a leading cause of ice dams in Wisconsin winters. When water cannot drain, it freezes in the gutters and backs up under your shingles, causing leaks and damage to your roof structure, insulation, and interior walls.
Protect Your Foundation
When gutters overflow, water pools around your foundation. In Wisconsin's freeze-thaw climate, this water cycle can cause cracks, shifting, and basement flooding that are extremely expensive to repair.
Prevent Fascia Damage
Water overflowing from clogged gutters saturates your fascia boards, leading to rot and eventual failure. Replacing fascia boards is far more expensive than maintaining clean gutters.
Schedule Your Gutter Service
Do not wait for a rainstorm to find out your gutters are clogged. Contact Green Bay Pressure Washer today for a free estimate on gutter cleaning, brightening, or both. Protect your home before Wisconsin's next heavy rain or snowfall.