When Chesapeake 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, create year-round challenges for drainage systems in Chesapeake. Loblolly pine needles drop constantly, while sweetgum balls and oak leaves build up quickly. Yellow pollen settles in spring, followed by live oak leaf drop. Overall leaf drop usually peaks in late October. Winter brings freezing nights to Virginia, though ice dams are not an issue and snow is rare. We recommend scheduling a gutter cleaning visit at least twice a year, in spring and fall, to keep channels completely clear through changing coastal weather patterns.