Gutter Cleaning in Sydney: How Often and Why
Updated: Sep 23
Gutters move rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they are packed with leaves and silt, the next storm overflows them. In St George that leaf drop is heaviest in autumn, and the storms are heaviest in summer.
When to book
Autumn, after the leaves have fallen and before they compact into silt.
Before summer storms if the gutters already hold water.
With a roof clean, so the valleys and gutters are cleared in the same visit.
How often the roof itself needs washing is in our St George roof calendar. Call 0450 588 489. We are based in Beverly Hills.
How often should gutters be cleaned in Sydney?
On a tree-lined street in Hurstville, Penshurst or Oatley, once a year is the minimum, and autumn is the important visit. A roof under heavy shade may need the gutters cleared twice a year.
What happens if gutters stay blocked through a summer storm?
Water overflows at the fascia, runs down walls, and can enter the eaves. That is how a cheap gutter clean turns into stained ceilings. If the gutters are already spilling, do not wait for the next season.
