When Platteville gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop maple seed wings, acorns, pine needles, and heavy fallen leaves. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October across Wisconsin. As winter sets in, freezing nights happen, and ice dams in gutters become a real winter problem when trapped water freezes near the roof. To protect your home, we recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. Spring clearing removes leftover winter needles and seed pod buildup, while fall service removes thick broadleaf litter before snow arrives to block downspout systems.