When Deptford gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop debris throughout the year. Broadleaf red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, and sweetgum shed oak catkins during spring, while eastern white pine drops needles. Fall brings heavy fallen leaves, acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls, with leaf drop usually peaking in mid October. Cold weather brings freezing nights and snow is likely, which turns trapped wet leaves into heavy ice blockages. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep systems clear before winter freezes arrive and spring rains begin. Proper seasonal maintenance ensures each downspout stays completely open, preventing trapped rainwater from spilling over roof edges into landscape beds.