When Basehor gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop debris into channels year-round. In spring, cottonwood fluff and ash seeds drift into gutter systems, creating thick mats. Wind brings grit and dust, while broadleaf bur oak, silver maple, green ash, and hackberry drop heavy leaves in fall. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October across Kansas. Freezing nights follow, making ice dams in gutters a real winter problem when trapped water freezes, expands, and pushes under roof tiles. Snow is likely, adding heavy weight to blocked channels. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep systems clear before winter freezes arrive.