Why it matters
Full gutters hold water against the roof edge. In a freeze, that water turns to ice and backs up.
When to do it
After most of the leaves are down and before the first hard freeze.
While you are up there
Look at the shingles along the edge and at the flashing around the chimney. Send a photo if anything looks loose.
Common questions
- When should I clean my gutters in the fall?
- After most of the leaves are down and before the first hard freeze.
JD
Jimmy Davidson
Founder and Owner, Silver Loon Roofing
Jimmy Davidson founded Silver Loon Roofing in Crosby, Minnesota, in 2026. Before that he spent more than 30 years building custom homes in the Crested Butte area of the Colorado Rockies, mostly framing, interior and exterior trim, and roofing, with plumbing, electrical, painting and drywall work along the way. He lives in Crosby with his four kids, scopes every estimate himself and checks every job.
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