When Geneva gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop heavy materials into home drainage systems. Maple seed wings fall in spring, while acorns, leaves, and pine needles build up fast before leaf drop usually peaks in early October. Winter brings freezing nights, heavy snow, and destructive ice dams when clogged gutters hold trapped water along the roofline. To stop ice blockages and overflow, we recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. A scheduled cleaning in fall prepares your Geneva roofline for winter, while spring cleaning removes winter debris before heavy midwestern rains arrive.