Gutter Cleaning and Roof Washing FAQ

At least twice a year: late spring, before hurricane season, and late fall. Homes under live oaks, pines, or palms usually need three or four visits. Add a check after any named storm.

Late May to early June is the most important visit, because it clears the gutters before hurricane season starts on June 1. Late February to March handles oak catkins and pollen, and October to November clears summer debris.

Florida trees drop something almost every month. Palm fiber, oak litter, pine needles, and pollen arrive on different schedules, and overhanging branches keep feeding the trough. A clean gutter under a live oak can look packed again within a season.

It removes one cause. A packed gutter backs water up under the first row of shingles and soaks the fascia. Cleaning stops that, but it does not repair a leak that has already started. We photograph anything suspicious.

They can contribute. Overflow soaks the soil next to the slab and washes out mulch, so water sits against the house. Clear gutters and downspouts that drain away from the wall remove that source.

We bag it and take it with us. Nothing gets dropped in your beds or left on the lawn. The gutter cleaning page lists the debris we pull out of Florida gutters most often.

They help with leaves and fronds. Fine pollen, seed pods, and shingle grit still collect on top or underneath, so guards cut the work without ending it. The right guard depends on what falls on your roof, and we clean guards that are already installed.

Once a year at minimum. Twice under oaks or pines, and more often near palms. See gutter guard cleaning for a schedule by yard type.

It should not. We lift only the sections that come up without bending, brush and rinse the guard, and set it back flat. Guards that are screwed down or tucked under shingles get cleaned from the top.

High pressure is not. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association says it is likely to damage asphalt roofing. We use low pressure and a roof-safe cleaner instead.

Most roofs do well with a wash every two to three years. Shaded slopes, north-facing sides, and roofs under oaks may need it sooner.

Yes. Each material gets its own cleaner and footing. Tile can crack underfoot, and metal panels are slippery when wet, so we plan the route before we start. See roof pressure washing.

Check your manufacturer's terms, since they vary. Many exclude damage from high-pressure washing, which is the method we avoid. We follow the low-pressure approach recommended for asphalt shingles.

Eventually, yes. The algae spreads on the wind, so a clean roof next to a streaked one will not stay clean forever. Algae-resistant shingles and zinc or copper strips along the ridge can slow regrowth.

Most of the streaking looks better right away. Some staining keeps fading over the following weeks as the cleaner finishes working and the roof dries.

Yes. Ask for a certificate of insurance when you book, and we will email it before the job.

We have worked on Florida homes for more than six years and completed more than 2,500 jobs. Learn more on the about page.

No. We clean. If we see a loose hanger, a sagging run, or a damaged shingle, we photograph it and give you a plain note so you can decide what to do.

We serve homeowners across Florida. The counties we serve page lists each county and its main cities, and we add counties as we grow. If your street is on the edge, call and we will confirm.

Call or email. We do not use an online form, because a short call gets you a quote faster. The contact page has the number and the email address.