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Q: Can overflowing gutters cause damage?

• <div><p>Absolutely&mdash;and lots of it. Overflowing water from your gutters can damage your siding and your roof. All of the moisture getting into the cracks and crevices of your home can lead to mold or mildew problems down the line. In addition, when water pools around your home, it needs a place to go&mdash;and sometimes it ends up inside the house, creating a very unwanted flood.</p></div>

Q: What are common problems with gutters?

• <div><p>The most common problem with gutters is clogging from debris like leaves, blossoms, and seeds from surrounding trees. This debris can block downspouts, leading to improper drainage and water overflow.</p><p>Other common issues include:</p><ul><li><p>Leaks and holes, which can often be repaired with gutter sealant or caulk.</p></li><li><p>Rust, sagging, or detachment from the roofline.</p></li><li><p>Damage from strong storms.</p></li><li><p>Improperly pitched gutters that don't drain correctly.</p></li></ul><p>Regular cleaning in the spring and fall is the best way to prevent most of these problems. You may need to clean them more often during periods of heavy leaf fall.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain PVC gutters?

• <div><p>Clean regularly to prevent clogs, check for cracks, and ensure downspouts direct water away from the foundation.</p></div>

Q: What are the alternatives to underground or buried downspouts?

• <div><p>If you want to avoid burying your downspouts, several alternatives can help direct water away from your home's foundation. One option is to connect a rain barrel to your downspout. During a storm, the barrel collects water that you can later use for irrigating your lawn or garden. Another common solution is to install an above-ground downspout extension. This can be done in a couple of ways:</p><ul><li><p><b>Splash Guards:</b> Placing a splash guard, available at most hardware stores, under your downspout can act as a simple funnel to direct water away from the house.</p></li><li><p><b>Downspout Extensions:</b> You can add an extension to the end of the downspout's elbow to carry water further into your yard. Some extensions are flexible, allowing you to maneuver them around landscaping.</p></li></ul><p>These above-ground solutions are particularly useful if your home has a slab foundation that you cannot dig up. However, they have limitations. An extension may not move water as far from your home as an underground system. More importantly, if your yard slopes back toward your house, these methods will be ineffective, and burying your downspouts remains the best option to prevent potential flooding and water damage.</p></div>

Q: How often should you clean gutters with gutter guards?

• <div><p>The kind of gutter guards you have will affect how often you need to clean them. The more basic type of gutter screen requires cleaning once or twice a year. With a micromesh screen, you may be able to extend the time between cleanings to every two years or so.</p><p>However, if you have trees near your roof, you&rsquo;ll need to clean your gutters more frequently, especially if you have chicken-wire or colander-type gutter guards. If you have pine trees near your roof, you may even need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/seriously-how-often-should-you-clean-gutters.htm">clean your gutters quarterly</a>, as tiny pine needles can get through any type of gutter guard. </p></div>

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Last update on August 30, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Did a great job on replacing our privacyfence-quality work, done efficiently. He cut down tree branches that could have damaged our fence in a wind storm. They cleaned up after themselves.
MTZ Concrete Corp.
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Reviewed in September 2024
All of the guys for Mad City did a fantastic job! They were personable, left the area clean, and went above by moving our beds back for us! We love our windows and would recommend them to anyone! Tonishia Dockstader
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in July 2024
Sam responded promptly to my text messages, showed up on time. He laid out a drop cloth to catch the rotten wood and screws . Took the swing set apart removed all the pieces. Made sure everything was picked up and clean. Then said “the job went quicker then I expected, is there any small job I...
Sam's Handywork
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Reviewed in March 2022
The service was amazing. They were very clean, and professional. They were on time.
Fangman Electric
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Reviewed in May 2020
Showed up on time and did a good job. Cleaned up. Communicated well.
All Iowa Radon Mitigation
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Reviewed in August 2017
I was so happy with the service Dillon provided in cleaning the exterior of my home. He brought my deck back to new life and removed and treated mold on my vinyl siding. He definitely takes pride in his work and is so thorough and spends the time necessary to properly finish the project. I...
Delong Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in July 2017
Was thorough with trimming and clean up. Wold recommend them to anyone
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LeafFilter Gutter Protection

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Serving Independence, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"LeafFilter doesn't clean gutters, they sell and install their LeafFilter Gutter products and only clean the gutters if you buy their product. I can't even begin to afford their product so I wasn't able to get my gutter cleaned by them."

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Delong Pressure Washing

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Serving Independence, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Dillon called me right away, booked a time, and executed the job. Cleaned the gutters, they look great. Quick, easy, and a great price. Would recommend and will use in the future."

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BR Pressure Washing & Home Services

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Serving Independence, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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BR Pressure Washing & Home Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Barefoot Handyman, LLC

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Serving Independence, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Welcome to Barefoot Handyman! As a small town company, we take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We work with the client to meet THEIR needs. We want to help out the local community with our helping hands during these tough times. Jobs big or small we would appreciate your business. Call us today for a free estimate and to learn more about how we can help you!

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Response time7 hrs

Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving Independence, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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We are a locally owned and operated company that provides fair and honest work, at a fair and honest price. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

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Brandi Burgess

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Im Brandi Burgess I'm from Mississippi. I have 17 years experience in cleaning. I'm honest and loyal to my clients , most importantly I listen to my clients and do my best to fulfill there needs, and request. I'm a hard worker.

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Gutter/Siding Solutions

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Serving Independence, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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Warranties offered

"They did my gutters twice and did such an excellent job. They are fantastic people and they do a great job, on time, friendly, and extremely fair pricing. I can't say enough good things about them."

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Independence, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Response time10 hrs

Recommended by93%of homeowners

Serving Independence, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did a really good job and I was very happy with his work. He was on time and very professional. I would highly recommend him to others and will probably have him back out to clean up my yard again next spring."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Independence, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

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We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Gutter Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Absolutely—and lots of it. Overflowing water from your gutters can damage your siding and your roof. All of the moisture getting into the cracks and crevices of your home can lead to mold or mildew problems down the line. In addition, when water pools around your home, it needs a place to go—and sometimes it ends up inside the house, creating a very unwanted flood.

The most common problem with gutters is clogging from debris like leaves, blossoms, and seeds from surrounding trees. This debris can block downspouts, leading to improper drainage and water overflow.

Other common issues include:

Leaks and holes, which can often be repaired with gutter sealant or caulk.
Rust, sagging, or detachment from the roofline.
Damage from strong storms.
Improperly pitched gutters that don't drain correctly.

Regular cleaning in the spring and fall is the best way to prevent most of these problems. You may need to clean them more often during periods of heavy leaf fall.

Clean regularly to prevent clogs, check for cracks, and ensure downspouts direct water away from the foundation.

If you want to avoid burying your downspouts, several alternatives can help direct water away from your home's foundation. One option is to connect a rain barrel to your downspout. During a storm, the barrel collects water that you can later use for irrigating your lawn or garden. Another common solution is to install an above-ground downspout extension. This can be done in a couple of ways:

Splash Guards: Placing a splash guard, available at most hardware stores, under your downspout can act as a simple funnel to direct water away from the house.
Downspout Extensions: You can add an extension to the end of the downspout's elbow to carry water further into your yard. Some extensions are flexible, allowing you to maneuver them around landscaping.

These above-ground solutions are particularly useful if your home has a slab foundation that you cannot dig up. However, they have limitations. An extension may not move water as far from your home as an underground system. More importantly, if your yard slopes back toward your house, these methods will be ineffective, and burying your downspouts remains the best option to prevent potential flooding and water damage.

The kind of gutter guards you have will affect how often you need to clean them. The more basic type of gutter screen requires cleaning once or twice a year. With a micromesh screen, you may be able to extend the time between cleanings to every two years or so.

However, if you have trees near your roof, you’ll need to clean your gutters more frequently, especially if you have chicken-wire or colander-type gutter guards. If you have pine trees near your roof, you may even need to clean your gutters quarterly, as tiny pine needles can get through any type of gutter guard.

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