When Dover gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including sweetgum, red maple, and loblolly pine, send a steady stream of debris onto Dover roofs. Yellow pollen coat channels in spring, pine needles fall all year, and sweetgum balls settle in gutters alongside broadleaf foliage. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling roof drains right before colder weather arrives. Freezing nights happen here, and snow is likely, making trapped wet leaves expand inside channels. Ice dams in gutters are not an issue in Dover, but frozen sludge can weigh down the roofline. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect your house.