When Arlington gutters fill up
Local weather patterns and regional trees dictate the local cleaning schedule. Broadleaf live oak, pecan, cedar elm, crape myrtle, and post oak are common in the region, along with loblolly pine and ashe juniper. Live oaks drop heavy leaves in spring rather than fall, while oak catkins coat roofs early in the year, and ashe juniper pollen settles during winter. Pecan shells and mixed leaves clutter gutters later, with leaf drop usually peaking in early November. Freezing nights happen, though ice dams in gutters are not an issue and snow is rare. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep channels open.