5 Signs Your Gutters Need Cleaning Before Winter

Clogged gutters are one of the most common — and most preventable — causes of water damage to GTA homes.

1. Water Overflowing During Rain

Water cascading over gutter edges means blockage. This overflow damages foundations, erodes landscaping, and stains siding.

2. Plants Growing in Your Gutters

Seeds in accumulated debris create a perfect environment for weeds. If you see green up there, it is well past time.

3. Sagging or Pulling Away

Wet debris can weigh hundreds of pounds more than designed, causing sag, detachment, or collapse.

4. Staining on Your Siding

Dark vertical streaks below gutters indicate chronic overflow. This staining is expensive to remove and breeds mould.

5. Ice Dams in Winter

Blocked drainage leads to ice dams that lift shingles and cause leaks — among the costliest winter repairs.