Q: What is the average lifespan of gutters?

• <div><p>Depending on the quality of the materials and the installation of your home's gutter system, you can expect between 20 and 50 years of service from your gutters. Homeowners who perform, or hire someone to perform, regular maintenance and cleaning of the system will experience the longest lifespan possible from their systems, provided it doesn't sustain damage from storms or other peril.</p></div>

Q: Are there different types of gutter hangers?

• <div><p>There are five main <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-gutter-hangers.htm">types of gutter hangers</a>, and all offer different benefits. Spikes and ferrules aren&rsquo;t as durable as brackets and straps and wrap-around hangers, but they aren&rsquo;t as expensive and will get the job done. Worried more about curb appeal than gutter strength? T-bar or T-strap and hidden hangers will keep these important gutter elements out of sight. </p></div>

Q: Does calcium chloride harm gutters?

• <div><p>Calcium chloride does not do significant damage to gutters when used properly and in moderate amounts. If you use too much too frequently, it could eventually cause corrosion in your gutters. Rock salt will harm your gutters, though.</p></div>

Q: Do icicles mean bad gutters?

• <div><p>Icicles don&rsquo;t necessarily mean that your gutters are bad. However, they do cause major issues for your gutters. For example, the weight of the ice in your gutters can rip them off the house completely.</p></div>

Q: How long do painted gutters last?

• <div><p>Because gutters are consistently exposed to elements like water and humidity, any paint applied to them will have a shorter life span than other exterior home features, like siding and shutters. In general, painted gutters will need to be touched up or completely repainted every 5 to 10 years, though you may get a couple extra years with regular care and maintenance.</p></div>

Richard & Sons Powerwashing and Gutter Cleaning with Home Services

Richard & Sons Powerwashing and Gutter Cleaning with Home Services

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

8 years of experience

We are committed to excellence 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They found another problem so I am gonna have him come back. Very attentive to my needs"

Priscilla P on February 2025

We are committed to excellence 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They found another problem so I am gonna have him come back. Very attentive to my needs"

Priscilla P on February 2025

Spellman Home Services

Spellman Home Services

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

4 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Richard was on time and took the time to go over everything and let me know up front how much it was going to cost. He also was super informative and also let me know about the other services that he offers and was even able to give me a couple of rough estimates on other projects that we are interested in having done. Which was very much appreciated. The job we hired him for to clean our gutters and downspouts was done perfectly and so quickly. He was even able to check a spot on our roof near the chimney that we were concerned about leaking. He was able to recalk it for us while he was up there. Highly recommend Richard with Spellman Home Services. We will defiantly hire him for future projects!!"

Jill Z on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Richard was on time and took the time to go over everything and let me know up front how much it was going to cost. He also was super informative and also let me know about the other services that he offers and was even able to give me a couple of rough estimates on other projects that we are interested in having done. Which was very much appreciated. The job we hired him for to clean our gutters and downspouts was done perfectly and so quickly. He was even able to check a spot on our roof near the chimney that we were concerned about leaking. He was able to recalk it for us while he was up there. Highly recommend Richard with Spellman Home Services. We will defiantly hire him for future projects!!"

Jill Z on April 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.

"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

Home Genius Exteriors

Home Genius Exteriors

Customers say: True professional

21 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Pittsburgh by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!

"Hunter and his Team did an excellent job! They fixed multiple issues with the roof and gutters in less than an hour. Definitely recommended."

Tom M on December 2025

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Pittsburgh by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!

"Hunter and his Team did an excellent job! They fixed multiple issues with the roof and gutters in less than an hour. Definitely recommended."

Tom M on December 2025

Plunkett's Pest Control

4.80(

169

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Plunkett's Pest Control

4.80(

169

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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

Banko & Son Remodeling LLC

4.91(

33

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Banko & Son Remodeling LLC

4.91(

33

)

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

If you own a home. We can remodel and build anything you can imagine. From simple to difficult. Listing all we can do would take all day. If you have a question call. Estimates and talking about your plans and dreams are free.

"Top notch Father and son team Kept us updated with pictures of progress Great communication Listens to what the customer wants Very informative Cleans up when job is done doesnt leave a mess Very pleased with quality and timelines of work"

Cindy H on September 2019

If you own a home. We can remodel and build anything you can imagine. From simple to difficult. Listing all we can do would take all day. If you have a question call. Estimates and talking about your plans and dreams are free.

"Top notch Father and son team Kept us updated with pictures of progress Great communication Listens to what the customer wants Very informative Cleans up when job is done doesnt leave a mess Very pleased with quality and timelines of work"

Cindy H on September 2019

Clear As Glass

4.78(

46

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Clear As Glass

4.78(

46

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Customers say: Terrific value

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

House wash: We wash your home with a softwash method. It does not fade siding, tear the seals on Windows for water to go in between the pains so that they can't be cleaned ,damage siding or push mold into the siding cracks that will grow back quickly for the house to have to be washed much sooner than it should have to be. Always make sure someone has insurance and experience. We Do! Window cleaning: When we clean the windows at your home. We always wipe window seals, clean all trim around the windows, clean the edges and polish to hey beautiful shine. All of these things should never be extra charges they are a part of a window cleaners job. Gutter cleaning and whitening: We do not leave a mess when we clean gutters. Everything goes with us. We remove all debris from your property free of charge after cleaning your gutters. We use a vacuum system that is safe and effective in cleaning the gutters. This process is better than having leaves and debris blown out all over your house with blowers or power washers. Then to whiten the gutters we use a process that removes the stains and crime that most cannot remove. Roof Cleaning: we use a soft wash process that does not damage your shingles and kills all organic growth including molds, algae, lichen removing all black streaks in the process. A few more jobs we can do for you: Power wash driveways, ceramic tile and grout on floors and walls. We are family owned business with over 29 years of experience. We have also been cleaning carpets for over 10 years including commercial and residential.

"Our house looked worse after. We washed it ourselves the next day as there was a lot of remaining dirt, stains, and area’s that were missed completely. We were scammed."

Jacki W on July 2023

House wash: We wash your home with a softwash method. It does not fade siding, tear the seals on Windows for water to go in between the pains so that they can't be cleaned ,damage siding or push mold into the siding cracks that will grow back quickly for the house to have to be washed much sooner than it should have to be. Always make sure someone has insurance and experience. We Do! Window cleaning: When we clean the windows at your home. We always wipe window seals, clean all trim around the windows, clean the edges and polish to hey beautiful shine. All of these things should never be extra charges they are a part of a window cleaners job. Gutter cleaning and whitening: We do not leave a mess when we clean gutters. Everything goes with us. We remove all debris from your property free of charge after cleaning your gutters. We use a vacuum system that is safe and effective in cleaning the gutters. This process is better than having leaves and debris blown out all over your house with blowers or power washers. Then to whiten the gutters we use a process that removes the stains and crime that most cannot remove. Roof Cleaning: we use a soft wash process that does not damage your shingles and kills all organic growth including molds, algae, lichen removing all black streaks in the process. A few more jobs we can do for you: Power wash driveways, ceramic tile and grout on floors and walls. We are family owned business with over 29 years of experience. We have also been cleaning carpets for over 10 years including commercial and residential.

"Our house looked worse after. We washed it ourselves the next day as there was a lot of remaining dirt, stains, and area’s that were missed completely. We were scammed."

Jacki W on July 2023