Eavestrough Cleaning

Seasonal eavestrough cleaning and maintenance service for Ottawa homeowners. Regular cleaning prevents the clogs, overflows, and water damage that cost Ottawa homeowners thousands of dollars in foundation repairs, siding damage, and landscaping erosion every year. Most Ottawa homes need their eavestroughs cleaned at least twice annually, in late spring after seed and pollen season and in late fall after the leaves have dropped.

Ottawa's dense urban tree canopy is one of the city's defining features, but it creates a relentless debris load for eavestrough systems. A single mature maple tree can drop enough leaves to fill 150 linear feet of eavestrough in a single season. Multiply that by the number of trees surrounding a typical Ottawa property in neighbourhoods like the Glebe, Westboro, Alta Vista, or Old Ottawa South, and you understand why eavestrough cleaning is not optional in this city.

Our cleaning process is thorough and systematic. We begin at the downspout outlets and work along each run, removing all accumulated leaves, twigs, shingle grit, and decomposed organic matter by hand and with professional vacuum equipment. Downspouts are flushed with water to confirm they are clear and flowing freely. We then run water through the entire system to verify proper drainage and identify any leaks, sags, or slope issues.

During every cleaning visit, our crews inspect the condition of your eavestroughs, hangers, fascia, and soffit. We look for loose hangers, developing leaks, corrosion, and any signs of ice damage from the previous winter. Minor adjustments and tightening are included with the cleaning service. If we identify issues that need repair, we provide a clear report so you can address problems before they worsen.

Spring cleaning is particularly important in Ottawa because of the freeze-thaw debris cycle. Leaves and debris that were not cleaned in fall become saturated, frozen, and compacted over winter. The resulting ice blockages can force water under shingles and behind fascia boards, causing hidden damage that is only discovered months later. Getting your eavestroughs cleaned before winter and again in spring is the most effective preventive maintenance you can perform for your home's exterior.