When Hillsborough gutters fill up
Tree species common in the region include water oak, sweetgum, red maple, broadleaf live oak, and southern magnolia, alongside loblolly, longleaf, and slash pine trees. These trees drop yellow pollen during spring, sweetgum balls, acorns, live oak leaves, and constant pine needles year round. Fall leaf drop usually peaks in late October, bringing a massive volume of debris to roof lines. While freezing nights happen in winter, snow is rare and ice dams in gutters are not an issue here. We recommend scheduling a full gutter cleaning at least twice a year, once in spring and once in fall, to ensure open pathways for every heavy rainstorm.