When Raleigh gutters fill up
Tree species common in the region include broadleaf live oak, water oak, sweetgum, red maple, southern magnolia, loblolly pine, longleaf pine, and slash pine. In spring, thick yellow pollen covers roof surfaces, while pine needles fall continually all year long. Sweetgum balls, acorns, and dropped oak foliage accumulate rapidly in gutters, with leaf drop usually peaking in late October. Freezing nights happen during winter months, though ice dams in gutters are not an issue and snow is rare in Raleigh. We recommend scheduling gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep channels open through changing seasons.