When Aiken gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including broadleaf live oak, water oak, sweetgum, red maple, southern magnolia, loblolly pine, longleaf pine, and slash pine, drop constant debris into local gutters. Pine needles drop all year long, while yellow pollen coats roofs in spring, followed by live oak leaf drop and sweetgum balls. Peak leaf drop usually occurs in early November. Freezing nights happen in South Carolina winters, though ice dams are not an issue and snow is rare. Wet debris can freeze inside channels during cold nights, causing heavy sagging. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect your Aiken roofline.