When Coldwater gutters fill up
Trees common in this region include sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, dropping heavy loads of foliage, seeds, and acorns into roofline channels. Conifers also drop pine needles that easily clog downspouts. Freezing nights, snow, and ice dams in gutters create serious winter problems across Michigan when trapped water expands. To prevent severe winter ice buildup and spring overflow, we recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. Schedule a gutter cleaning visit in fall to clear out seasonal leaf drop before freezing temperature arrives, then clear out spring seed pods to prepare for summer rain.