Gutter cleaning in Macclesfield
We clear leaves, moss and silt out of gutters, outlets and downpipes, flush them through to check the water runs away, and photograph them before and after so you can see the difference. While we are up there we note any leaking joints, sagging brackets or slipped slates, so a small fault is caught before it becomes damp in the house.
What a gutter clean includes
- Leaves, moss, silt and weeds removed from every run of gutter
- Outlets and the tops of downpipes cleared
- Each run flushed with water to check it falls to the outlet and does not leak
- Blocked downpipes rodded through where we can reach the blockage
- Debris bagged and taken away, not tipped in your garden
- Photos of the gutters before and after, and a note of anything that needs repairing
Why blocked gutters matter
A gutter full of moss and leaves overflows in heavy rain. The water runs down the face of the wall instead of into the drain, soaking the brickwork, staining it green and, over a winter, finding its way inside as damp patches on upstairs walls. Water sitting in a blocked gutter also rots timber fascias and the rafter ends behind them.
Around Macclesfield the usual culprits are moss washing off concrete tiles and leaves from mature trees, especially in Prestbury, Bollington and the leafier roads of Upton and Tytherington.
How we reach the gutters
Most two-storey houses can be cleaned from ladders or with a gutter vacuum on long poles from the ground, which also suits bay roofs and conservatories we cannot lean a ladder on. Three-storey houses, steep gardens and gutters behind parapets may need a tower. We tell you which before we start.
How often to clean gutters
Once a year suits most houses, best after the leaves have fallen in late autumn. Houses under trees, or with a mossy roof above, often need it twice. Gutter guards can cut down on leaves, but they still collect moss and need checking, so they reduce cleaning rather than end it.
Signs your gutters need clearing
- Water pouring over the front of the gutter in heavy rain
- Plants or grass growing out of the gutter
- Green streaks or damp patches on the wall below
- A downpipe that stays dry while the gutter overflows
- Gutters sagging under the weight of wet debris
- Birds pecking about in the gutter line
Gutter cleaning: questions people ask
How long does gutter cleaning take?
A typical semi-detached or terraced house takes an hour or two. Larger detached houses, conservatories and long runs take longer, as do downpipes that need rodding.
Do you clean conservatory and bay roof gutters?
Yes. We clear the small gutters on bay windows, porches and conservatories, using poles where a ladder cannot safely lean on the structure.
Can you repair a leaking gutter at the same time?
Often, yes. Leaking joints can usually be resealed or fitted with new unions on the same visit. Larger repairs or replacement guttering are quoted separately.
Will you clean the moss off the roof too?
We can. Moss on the roof is what refills the gutters, so clearing both together lasts longer. See our roof cleaning and moss removal page.
Tell us what is happening with your roof
Call, or send a few details and a photo if you have one. We will come back to you, arrange a visit and give you a written quote before any work starts.