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Water goes where it’s supposed to. Not into your basement, not behind your siding, not pooling around your foundation.
When your gutters are clear, rain from Union Square’s frequent nor’easters flows through downspouts and away from your home. No overflow spilling onto walkways. No ice dams forming along your roofline when temperatures drop. No moisture creeping into places that lead to mold, rot, or four-figure repair bills.
You’re not climbing ladders in November trying to scoop out wet leaves before the first freeze. You’re not dealing with water stains on your exterior walls or wondering why your basement smells damp after every storm.
Your home does what it’s built to do. Sheds water. Stays dry. Lasts longer.
That’s what regular gutter cleaning gets you. Not just clean gutters—a home that handles New England weather without falling apart.
We’ve spent more than ten years keeping gutters clear and homes dry across Union Square, Somerville, and the surrounding area. We’re a family-run business, and we clean gutters the way we’d clean our own—thoroughly, safely, and without cutting corners.
We know what Union Square properties deal with. Dense tree canopy means constant leaf buildup. Older homes with tricky rooflines. Freeze-thaw cycles that turn small clogs into major problems by February.
We use eco-friendly products that won’t harm your landscaping, your pets, or the kids playing in the yard. And we don’t leave until the job’s done right—downspouts cleared, debris removed, no mess left behind.
You’re hiring people who’ve seen what happens when gutters get ignored. We’d rather you didn’t find out the hard way.
First, we inspect your gutters and downspouts to see what we’re working with—how much debris, whether there’s standing water, if anything’s damaged or pulling away from the house.
Then we clear everything out by hand and with professional tools. Leaves, twigs, shingle grit, whatever’s built up. We don’t just push it around—we remove it completely and haul it away.
Next comes downspout clearance. We make sure water can actually flow through, not just sit trapped halfway down. If there’s a clog, we clear it. If a downspout’s disconnected or damaged, we let you know.
We flush the system to confirm everything drains properly. Then we clean up the area around your home so you’re not left with piles of wet leaves in your flower beds.
Before we leave, we’ll point out anything that needs attention—loose brackets, sections that might need repair, spots where you might want to consider gutter guards down the line. No pressure, just information so you can plan ahead.
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Every gutter cleaning includes full debris removal from all accessible gutters and downspouts, complete downspout clearance to ensure proper drainage, and a system flush to confirm water flows correctly.
We also remove all debris from your property—not just off the roof. You won’t find piles of soggy leaves sitting in your driveway or garden beds when we’re done.
In Union Square, where older homes and mature trees are the norm, we pay extra attention to siding protection. Overflowing gutters don’t just damage foundations—they streak your exterior walls, rot trim boards, and create perfect conditions for mold. Keeping your gutters clear is one of the simplest ways to maintain your home’s exterior and avoid repainting or replacing siding years earlier than necessary.
We’ll also let you know if we spot anything during the job—damaged sections, areas where seamless gutter maintenance might be needed, or spots where roof debris removal could prevent future clogs. We’re not here to upsell you, but if something’s going to cause a problem in three months, you should know about it now.
Twice a year is the baseline for most Union Square homes—once in late spring after trees finish dropping seeds and debris, and once in late fall after leaves come down.
If your property has a lot of mature trees—especially oaks or maples—you might need a third cleaning. Same goes if you’ve had issues with ice dams in the past. Gutters that aren’t fully clear before winter are far more likely to trap water, freeze, and cause damage when temperatures swing.
The goal isn’t to clean them on a rigid schedule. It’s to make sure they’re clear before heavy rain seasons and before winter. Those are the times when clogged gutters go from annoying to expensive.
Water finds another way down. Usually the wrong way.
Clogged gutters overflow, and that water runs down your exterior walls, behind your siding, and pools around your foundation. Over time, that leads to basement leaks, foundation cracks, rotted fascia boards, and exterior damage that requires serious money to fix.
In winter, trapped water freezes and creates ice dams—one of the most common and costly problems Massachusetts homeowners face. Ice dams don’t just damage gutters. They force water under shingles, into your attic, and down through ceilings.
You also get pest problems. Damp debris in gutters is an ideal nesting spot for mosquitoes, birds, and rodents. The longer it sits, the worse it gets.
You can, but it’s risky and time-consuming if you don’t know what you’re doing.
Ladder falls are one of the leading causes of homeowner injuries, especially on older homes with uneven ground or tricky rooflines. And if you miss a clog in the downspout or don’t clear everything properly, you’re still going to have drainage problems—you just won’t know it until water starts showing up where it shouldn’t.
It also takes most homeowners four to six hours to do what a professional crew can finish in under two. That’s time spent on a ladder, dealing with wet debris, trying to reach awkward spots without damaging your roof or gutters.
If your home is single-story with easy access and you’re comfortable on a ladder, it’s doable. But for multi-level homes or properties with a lot of trees, professional gutter cleaning is faster, safer, and more thorough.
Yes. Gutter guards won’t eliminate maintenance completely, but they reduce how often your gutters clog and make cleanings faster when they’re needed.
They’re especially useful if your home is surrounded by trees or if you’ve dealt with frequent clogs in the past. Guards keep out larger debris like leaves and twigs while still allowing water to flow through.
That said, gutter guards aren’t a set-it-and-forget-it solution. You’ll still need occasional cleaning to remove smaller debris, shingle grit, and buildup that works its way under the guards. But instead of cleaning twice a year, you might only need service once every year or two.
We can assess your property during a cleaning and let you know whether guards make sense for your situation. Some homes benefit more than others depending on tree coverage, roof pitch, and how your gutters are currently performing.
Most homes in Union Square fall between $150 and $300 for a standard cleaning, depending on the size of your home, how much debris has built up, and whether your downspouts need extra attention.
Larger homes, multi-story properties, or gutters that haven’t been cleaned in years will cost more because they take longer and require more work. If there’s significant roof debris removal needed or repairs we discover during the job, we’ll let you know before doing any additional work.
We offer free estimates, so you’ll know the cost upfront. No surprises, no padding the bill once we’re halfway through.
The bigger question isn’t what it costs to clean your gutters—it’s what it costs not to. Foundation repairs, water damage, ice dam removal, and siding replacement all run into the thousands. Regular cleaning is one of the cheapest ways to avoid those problems entirely.
We cover Union Square, Somerville, and the surrounding communities throughout the area. If you’re nearby and not sure whether we service your street, just ask—we’re familiar with the neighborhoods and happy to confirm.
We’ve worked on everything from triple-deckers near Union Square proper to single-family homes in the surrounding blocks. Every property has its quirks, but the fundamentals are the same—gutters need to be clear, downspouts need to drain, and water needs to stay away from your foundation.
We’ve been serving this area for over a decade, so we know the local housing stock, the weather patterns, and the specific challenges that come with maintaining a home here. You’re not getting a generic service—you’re getting people who’ve cleaned hundreds of gutters just like yours.
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