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Top-Rated Gutter cleaning pros in North Chicago - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Amruss Inc Home Improvement Company
Amruss Inc Home Improvement Company
4.5(
4,453
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Gutters & Downspouts - CleanGutters & Downspouts - Clean- For Business

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Have used Amruss for gutter cleaning for last few years. The are easy to schedule, perform work in a timely manner, are true to their estimates and clean up and haul leaves. It's nice to have a "go-to" for this regular home task."
Before boards replacement
Before
Before boards replacement
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After boards replacement

+23

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning
Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning
4.1(
3,524
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Gutters & Downspouts - Clean

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1965

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"10 Stars for Ned Stevens gutter cleaning!! I had small trees growing in my gutters and the front gutter was coming loose. They cleaned the gutters, fixed the gutter where it was loose and they bagged all the trash up. They did not charge extra for the loose gutter either. Nice and neat and EXCELLENT service!! So happy I found you guys!! Kathy from Dallas"
Our work
Our work
Our work
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Our work

+1

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
3582 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lakeview Cleaning Service, Inc.
4.7(
121
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Gutters & Downspouts - CleanGutters & Downspouts - Clean- For Business

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Lakeview Cleaning Service, Inc. 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.

Interior window cleaning
Interior window cleaning
october savings
commercial cleaning
commercial cleaning

+76

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Tapia Landscaping
4.8(
27
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Gutters & Downspouts - Clean

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

(TEXT OR CALL) Cell (847)970-1873. Here at company Tapia Landscaping, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! If you have any question please give me a call at (847)970-1873 Tapia Landscaping

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Gutter Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

Buried downspouts can freeze during cold weather as cold water runs through them. If you’ve discovered your downspouts are frozen, you can carefully pour hot water down the top of the downspout to defrost them. If that doesn’t work, you may need to dig your downspout back up. Avoid trying to break the ice from the exterior using a hammer as this can cause cracks and damage to your downspout.

To avoid freezing the future, consider adding a heating cable to the exterior, which can adjust heat based on the surrounding temperature.

Yes, gutter cleaning methods without using a ladder are available, including:

  • A curved wand attachment for your hose 

  • Gutter tongs on an extension pole

  • A leaf blower gutter cleaning kit

  • Vacuum designed for cleaning gutters

Just be sure that your downspouts are connected and can direct water away from the house if you’re using a water-powered method. This will keep the water from dumping next to the house.

Regularly clean debris, check for leaks at seams, and ensure proper drainage to prevent clogging 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.

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.

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