Eaves Trough Cleaning in Pickering, ON
Water where it belongs.
The established streets in Pickering, lined with houses built between the 1960s and 1980s, have had decades for their trees to fill in, and those trees fill the troughs every fall. Our eaves trough cleaning in Pickering is done by hand. We flush each downspout and check for loose brackets and sagging runs while we're up there. It's a regular request from the older neighbourhoods, and rural homes north of Highway 7 are on our list as well.
Mature Trees and Full Troughs in Older Pickering
Leaves are the obvious culprit, but they're not the only one. Under mature trees, troughs also catch seed pods, twigs and the fine grit that washes off older asphalt shingles, and that mix packs into a wet mat at the downspout outlet. Once the outlet plugs, the trough fills and spills over the front edge, often right above a door or a garden bed.
On a house of that age, the eaves trough may be original or a replacement from a past re-roof. Older runs tend to sag between brackets, so water pools in the low spots instead of reaching the downspout. We check for that, along with leaky seams at the corners and spots where the trough has pulled away from the fascia, and we refasten sagging sections and seal joints as minor repairs.
Seaton is different. The trees there are young, so the troughs fill more slowly, but with building still going on nearby, dust and construction debris blow into new gutters. A check during the first couple of years is worth it. A single-storey house usually costs $125 to $200 and a two-storey $175 to $300. Book fall eavestrough cleaning for after most of the leaves have dropped.
Pedro handles eaves trough and gutter cleaning. For how he approaches eaves trough cleaning in general, see our eaves trough & gutter cleaning page.
How eaves trough cleaning works
Clear debris
We take every leaf, twig, bit of shingle grit and packed-in dirt out of the whole eaves trough system, by hand and with a scoop.
Flush downspouts
Each downspout gets flushed with a hose so we know it's clear.
Check for problems
We look for sagging sections, loose brackets, leaky joints, and spots where the trough has pulled away from the fascia.
Ground cleanup
All the debris is bagged and taken away. You won't find piles of gutter muck on your lawn after we leave.
Eaves Trough Cleaning cost in Pickering
Gutter cleaning on a standard single-storey home usually costs $125 to $200.
Two-storey homes run $175 to $300, depending on the size of the roof and how many downspouts there are.
We recommend cleaning twice a year, in late spring and again in late fall.
Every job gets a free written estimate first, so the price is settled before work starts.
What clients say
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Eaves Trough Cleaning in Pickering: FAQ
Do you offer eaves trough cleaning in Pickering?
Yes. Pickering is part of our Durham Region service area, and we work there from our base in Bowmanville. Call or text (289) 928-5689, or request a free estimate online.
Would gutter guards save me from cleaning under the big trees on my Pickering lot?
They cut down on cleaning, but they don't end it. Screens and covers keep out whole leaves, but seeds, needles and shingle grit still get through or pile up on top, and guards have to be lifted or brushed off now and then. Under heavy tree cover, guards plus one cleaning a year is a realistic plan. We can look at your troughs and the trees around them and give you our view.
Water gets into my Pickering basement window well after storms. Could the eaves troughs be the cause?
They often are. If a trough overflows above the window, or a downspout empties right next to the foundation, the soil around the window well gets soaked and water finds its way in. Cleaning the troughs and making sure each downspout carries water well away from the house is the cheapest first step. If water still gets in after that, the grading or the window well itself may need attention.
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Need eaves trough cleaning in Pickering?
Call or text Pedro, or ask for a free written estimate online.