Q: What happens if you don't clean leaves out of gutters?

• <div><p>Failing to clean leaves out of gutters can lead to blockages, preventing proper water flow. This can cause gutters to overflow, leading to water pooling around your home&rsquo;s foundation and increasing the risk of basement flooding or structural damage. Stagnant water in clogged gutters can attract pests like mosquitoes and rodents or cause the gutters to sag under the weight of debris. Regular cleaning ensures proper drainage and prevents these costly and inconvenient issues. </p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest gutter material?

• <div><p>Vinyl is the cheapest gutter material, averaging around <b>$3 per linear foot</b>. They&rsquo;re more affordable than other materials because they&rsquo;re easier to install and more lightweight&mdash;which, unfortunately, also makes them less durable. But if you live in an area with a relatively mild climate throughout the year, vinyl should serve your home well for over a decade.</p></div>

Q: Why does water run over my gutter guards?

• <div><p>Frequently, when water flows over gutters, it indicates a potential clog, necessitating cleaning. For instance, if a twig becomes lodged in the downspout, it can lead to a traffic jam, causing more leaves and sticks to accumulate. Another potential issue is an incorrect pitch, as gutters should channel water toward the downspout. If you observe water overflowing the end cap or leaking through it, it suggests that your gutters are improperly tilted. </p></div>

Q: Is it OK to hang Christmas lights from gutters?

• <div><p>It's safe to hang Christmas lights from gutters with a few considerations. First, when installing the lights, follow safe ladder-use guidelines and avoid getting onto the roof. Second, for best results and the integrity of your lights, use clips to keep the bulbs away from inside the gutters where they could run into trouble with water or ice. </p></div>

Q: How often should gutters be professionally cleaned?

• <div><p>At least twice a year, or more if surrounded by trees.</p></div>

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Customers say: Quality work

20 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Excellent work. Was originally 4 times more than expensive than others, but more professional. Offered lower price as I had other lower quote. Even though they were 50% high price, I’m glad I still choose Leaf Filter as they were very professional and warranted their work while others did not."

Kevin L on December 2025

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Excellent work. Was originally 4 times more than expensive than others, but more professional. Offered lower price as I had other lower quote. Even though they were 50% high price, I’m glad I still choose Leaf Filter as they were very professional and warranted their work while others did not."

Kevin L on December 2025

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Customers say: Quality work

20 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Professional and fair pricing"

Patrick K on February 2025

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Professional and fair pricing"

Patrick K on February 2025

VT Developments

VT Developments

With over 30 years of experience we are 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

"Great job, he will refer all my neighbors. "

Robert T on December 2025

With over 30 years of experience we are 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

"Great job, he will refer all my neighbors. "

Robert T on December 2025

Flush The Guts Gutter Cleaning Inc.

Flush The Guts Gutter Cleaning Inc.

Customers say: Quick response

4 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They told me one price over the phone did the work come time to pay was 300 more then what he agreed to over the phone would not recommend"

tom f on June 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They told me one price over the phone did the work come time to pay was 300 more then what he agreed to over the phone would not recommend"

tom f on June 2024

Rhodes Gutter Service

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Rhodes Gutter Service

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

At Rhodes Gutter Service we provide gutter cleanings in the following locations. gutter cleaning Bloomington, IL, gutter cleaning Normal, IL, gutter cleaning Decatur, IL and gutter cleaning Champaign, IL. Rhodes gutter service removes any and all debris while doing the gutter cleaning and cleaning of downspouts. We are insured and all of our work is guaranteed to your satisfaction. We do residential gutter cleaning and commercial gutter cleaning. Rhodes Gutter Service treats your property like our own. For a gutter cleaning for Urbana, IL, Gutter cleaning Bloomington, IL, Gutter cleaning Normal, IL, Gutter cleaning Champaign, IL or a gutter cleaning Decatur, IL give us a call today! FREE no obligation Estimates 217-413-9223.

"Fabulous! Highly recommend!"

Terry B on October 2019

At Rhodes Gutter Service we provide gutter cleanings in the following locations. gutter cleaning Bloomington, IL, gutter cleaning Normal, IL, gutter cleaning Decatur, IL and gutter cleaning Champaign, IL. Rhodes gutter service removes any and all debris while doing the gutter cleaning and cleaning of downspouts. We are insured and all of our work is guaranteed to your satisfaction. We do residential gutter cleaning and commercial gutter cleaning. Rhodes Gutter Service treats your property like our own. For a gutter cleaning for Urbana, IL, Gutter cleaning Bloomington, IL, Gutter cleaning Normal, IL, Gutter cleaning Champaign, IL or a gutter cleaning Decatur, IL give us a call today! FREE no obligation Estimates 217-413-9223.

"Fabulous! Highly recommend!"

Terry B on October 2019

Plunkett's Pest Control

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Plunkett's Pest Control

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.

"Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned the following day. He captured two more kits and told me to call him again if I heard any more sounds. There weren’t any more and I was impressed that he still called to follow up. I was completely satisfied with his humane methods of removing the animals from my property."

Anthony O on August 2025

With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.

"Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned the following day. He captured two more kits and told me to call him again if I heard any more sounds. There weren’t any more and I was impressed that he still called to follow up. I was completely satisfied with his humane methods of removing the animals from my property."

Anthony O on August 2025

Massey Roofing Inc

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Massey Roofing Inc

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Your roof is your first line of defense against natural elements like snow and rain. That is why it's important to keep the roof of your house in great condition. Massey Roofing of Central Illinois offers a wide range of services that will address all your roofing needs. Our roofing contractors can handle any job no matter how big or small. From re-roofs to tear offs, to small repairs, Massey Roofing can do it all. Roofing is our only area of business, which began in 1979 and we are celebrating our 45th year in business! We employ 15-20 trained employees and are OSHA compliant. Call today for a free estimate. We still hand nail shingles for better performance!

"We are return customers. They save you the expense and hassle of renting a dumpster by providing dump trucks for each job site. The job was done professionally and well (as usual). They come in with large crews and get the job done. Everyone is great to deal with. They aren't storm chasers, like so many "new" roofing companies are. We don't hesitate to recommend Massey Roofing!"

Darla J on September 2018

Your roof is your first line of defense against natural elements like snow and rain. That is why it's important to keep the roof of your house in great condition. Massey Roofing of Central Illinois offers a wide range of services that will address all your roofing needs. Our roofing contractors can handle any job no matter how big or small. From re-roofs to tear offs, to small repairs, Massey Roofing can do it all. Roofing is our only area of business, which began in 1979 and we are celebrating our 45th year in business! We employ 15-20 trained employees and are OSHA compliant. Call today for a free estimate. We still hand nail shingles for better performance!

"We are return customers. They save you the expense and hassle of renting a dumpster by providing dump trucks for each job site. The job was done professionally and well (as usual). They come in with large crews and get the job done. Everyone is great to deal with. They aren't storm chasers, like so many "new" roofing companies are. We don't hesitate to recommend Massey Roofing!"

Darla J on September 2018

Reading & Son Plumbing Inc

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Reading & Son Plumbing Inc

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

Reading & Son Plumbing has been serving the area for close to 40 years. We provide affordable, quality and durable plumbing services to Peoria homeowners and are used by major retailers, restaurants, and real estate management firms throughout the greater Peoria area for both service and new construction. As a member of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., the largest open shop construction trade association in the United States, Reading & Son Plumbing promises the highest ethical standards, workmanship and bidding practices no matter the size of the job.

"I am one who likes to use the same "people" even if the proce may be a little higher. I oknwith paying for good work and service. Have had great experiences until the last. The repair work on the toilet malfunctioned and I informed them. They were going to come out and do the work that day if time or following week. Which, with the work you did and it is leaking I accepted the potential delay in service. Offered me a "service" call not a fix the work that was done call but hey, it's whatever I'd rather get things done they debate. 20 minutes later I was informed they can't do the work, due to the "area" and can no longer do any work for me ?.? Take care and I hope for the best for your company and employees."

Chris B on April 2023

Reading & Son Plumbing has been serving the area for close to 40 years. We provide affordable, quality and durable plumbing services to Peoria homeowners and are used by major retailers, restaurants, and real estate management firms throughout the greater Peoria area for both service and new construction. As a member of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., the largest open shop construction trade association in the United States, Reading & Son Plumbing promises the highest ethical standards, workmanship and bidding practices no matter the size of the job.

"I am one who likes to use the same "people" even if the proce may be a little higher. I oknwith paying for good work and service. Have had great experiences until the last. The repair work on the toilet malfunctioned and I informed them. They were going to come out and do the work that day if time or following week. Which, with the work you did and it is leaking I accepted the potential delay in service. Offered me a "service" call not a fix the work that was done call but hey, it's whatever I'd rather get things done they debate. 20 minutes later I was informed they can't do the work, due to the "area" and can no longer do any work for me ?.? Take care and I hope for the best for your company and employees."

Chris B on April 2023

Peoria Siding & Window Co

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Peoria Siding & Window Co

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

Peoria Siding & Window specializes in Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows, Doors, Gutter Protection, Attic Insulation, Awnings, Decking, Patio Covers, Pergolas, Screenrooms and Sunrooms. With over FIVE decades of experience in your community and more than 50,000 successful home improvements, Peoria Siding & Window will be here for you today and tomorrow! We’re so much more than just windows and siding, too! Roofing, Doors, Sunrooms, Decks and Pergolas – we do it all! Home improvement projects can be scary and we do our best to take away that fear and put your trust in us! Not only do we back up all of our top of the line products with great warranties but, we build it, sell it and install it…all under one roof! You can count on us!