Eaves Trough Cleaning in Ajax, ON

Two-Storey Rooflines and Gutters Across Ajax

Streets that went in during the 1990s have trees that have now had decades to grow, and every fall they drop more into the troughs than they did when the houses were new. Newer streets have less tree cover, but their gutters still fill. Shingle grit, seeds and windblown debris collect at the corners and around the downspout outlets, and a small plug there is enough to back up a whole run.

Ajax lots sit close together, so where the water goes after it leaves the roof matters. A trough that overflows dumps water right beside the foundation, often into a narrow side yard between two houses. In winter that same overflow freezes along the eaves and can build into ice dams. Regular gutter cleaning, plus downspouts that carry water away from the walls, is the cheap fix for both.

Townhouses come with their own quirk. On a row of units, one long trough can serve several roofs, and debris at one end can block a downspout at the other. If you own one unit, we'll clean your section and tell you if the blockage is coming from next door. Two visits a year works for most homes, one in late spring and one in late fall, and we can book both at once.

Pedro handles eaves trough and gutter cleaning. For how he approaches eaves trough cleaning in general, see our eaves trough & gutter cleaning page.