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Cleaning out your gutters twice a year can help prevent wood rot to your home and water damage to your foundation and property. It’s an important part of home maintenance - but it’s also one of the things most homeowners hate to do. We can clean out your gutters and remove any debris, being careful not to damage your gutters or your home. We’ll even bag everything up and remove it from your property, so you aren’t left with a big mess.
A gutter cleaning service should fully clear out any leaves, debris, and buildup that is keeping your gutters and downspouts from doing their job. When water can't drain freely, it spills over and pools where it shouldn't, putting your roof, siding, and foundation at risk.
At Alpine, we offer gutter cleaning alongside chimney sweeping and dryer vent cleaning - all as part of our broader exterior home maintenance services. During a typical gutter cleaning service we:
When gutter cleaning gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list, leaves and debris pile up and stop water from draining the way it should. That single oversight sets off a chain of expensive problems that can work their way through your roof, foundation, and the exterior of your home, turning a quick maintenance task into a series of costly repairs.
Foundation Pooling
Spillover gathers around the base of your house and puts the foundation at risk.
Roofline Damage
When water cannot drain, it backs up against the roofline and causes damage over time.
Ice Dams
In cold weather, trapped water can freeze and build up into ice dams.
Rotting Fascia & Trim
Constant moisture eats away at fascia boards and wood trim until they rot.
Basement Moisture
Drainage that fails near the foundation can send leaks and dampness into your basement.
Pest Attraction
Debris sitting in your gutters becomes a welcome spot for insects and other pests.
Most homes benefit from a gutter cleaning at least twice a year - once in late spring after trees have finished shedding pollen and seed pods, and then again in late fall once the majority of leaves have dropped. This two-cleanings-per-year schedule gives your gutters the best chance of staying clear and functioning properly through the wet winter months and summer rainstorms.
However, every property is different. If your home is surrounded by mature trees - particularly pine trees, which shed needles year round - you may need three or even four cleanings annually. Similarly, homes in areas with heavy seasonal storms or significant bird activity may accumulate debris faster than average.
A good rule of thumb is to inspect your gutters after any major storm or at least once every three months. Catching a minor blockage early is far less costly than dealing with the water damage that results from gutters that have been clogged and overflowing for weeks.
• Water cascading over the sides of the gutter during rainfall rather than flowing neatly through the downspouts – this almost always indicates a blockage somewhere in the trough or downspout.
• Sagging or gutter pulling away from the fascia board, which happens when the weight of compacted wet debris and standing water becomes too much for the hangers to support.
• Visible plants, moss, or clumps of leaves poking up above the edge, they are clearly overdue for attention.
• Dark streaking or staining running down your siding, which indicates water is regularly overflowing and running where it shouldn't.
• Pooling water or eroded soil around your foundation after rainfall, which suggests your downspouts aren't directing water away properly.
• Water stains on ceilings inside your home near exterior walls or in the basement can often be traced back to blocked gutters in many cases.
Yes, absolutely - downspout clearing is a standard and essential part of our gutter cleaning service. Many companies focus only on scooping out the visible debris in the trough, but a partially or fully blocked downspout will cause exactly the same overflow problems even if the gutter itself is clear.
During every visit, our technicians flush each downspout with high-pressure water to break up any compacted debris, mud, or organic material that has built up inside. If a downspout is severely blocked and flushing alone won't shift it, we use specialist tools to clear the obstruction from the top or bottom of the pipe.
We also check that each downspout extension is properly directing water at least four to six feet away from your home's foundation, since water pooling at the base of exterior walls is one of the leading causes of foundation damp and basement flooding. If we spot any cracks, separations, or loose joints in the downspout during our work, we'll flag these to you so they can be repaired before they cause further problems.
Yes, full debris removal and cleanup is always included in our service. Once we've cleared your gutters and downspouts, we carefully collect all the leaves, twigs, sludge, and organic matter we've removed and bag it securely. We then haul it away from your property entirely, so you're not left with unsightly piles on your lawn, driveway, or garden beds.
We also make a point of tidying up any debris that may have fallen onto your roof or pathways during the cleaning process, so the job site looks clean and presentable when we leave. Our team treats your property with the same care and respect we'd want shown to our own homes.
Before we pack up, we do a final walkthrough to make sure nothing has been missed and that your gutters are flowing freely. We want every customer to feel confident that the job has been done thoroughly and that their property has been left in better condition than we found it.
We prioritize safety on every job, and we continuously invest in training and education to stay on top of industry standards.
We hold memberships and affiliations with the NCSG, NY State Chimney Sweep Guild, NFPA, and BBB.
Chimney sweeping, masonry repairs, gutter cleaning, dryer vent care - we handle it all so you don't have to coordinate multiple contractors.
Camera inspections are only offered when actually needed, and we'll never push services that you don't actually need.
We're not a franchise - just a local team that treats your home like their own and answers the phone 24/7.
Crew couldn’t be more professional. Helped us to understand what they were doing and incredibly friendly. Couldn’t recommend more.
Chris Farinella
GoogleVery friendly and courteous. Cannot recommend them enough vs other service providers who wanted to charge double and replace unnecessary parts.
Armonk Resident
GoogleGreat customer service. I was able to get an appointment without waiting. Crew was on time, friendly, and clean. Recommended a few improvements. I would recommend Alpine!
Susan Veraldi
GoogleSo happy that we found Alpine Chimney Sweeps. They are a wonderful company. Everyone I've spoken to is courteous and professional. We've used they're company twice now and will definitely continue to have them do our annual maintenance.
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GoogleWe serve homeowners and businesses across Westchester, Putnam, and Suffolk Counties.
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