When Haddonfield gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as broadleaf red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine, drop heavy organic waste into local gutters. Spring brings pollen, oak catkins, and seed pods, while fallen leaves, acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls accumulate rapidly in early fall. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October across New Jersey. Winter brings freezing nights and likely snow, which presses weighed leaf piles tight into channel bottoms. Blocked downspout pipes then freeze solid. We recommend scheduling gutter cleaning at least twice a year, during spring and fall, to ensure open passage for melting snow and seasonal rain.