When New Hope gutters fill up
Trees common in this region, such as broadleaf bur oak, silver maple, cottonwood, green ash, hackberry, eastern red cedar, and ponderosa pine, dump waste onto any nearby roof. In spring, cottonwood fluff fills gutters, followed by ash seeds and dirt blown by summer storms. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October across New Hope. Freezing nights and snow bring ice dams in gutters when trapped water freezes along the roof edge during cold Minnesota winters. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. Scheduled fall clearing prevents heavy winter ice buildup, while spring service removes windborne seeds before high rains arrive in New Hope.