When Anderson gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, and American elm, drop heavy foliage, acorns, and seed wings each fall. Nearby white pine and spruce drop needles year-round. In Anderson, leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, clogging open roof channels right before cold winter weather sets in. Freezing nights happen regularly, and winter snow causes dangerous ice dams in gutters filled with trapped water and debris. To protect your home, we recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. A spring visit clears out maple seeds and leftover twigs, while a fall visit clears heavy leaves before freezing temperatures arrive.