When Seward gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop heavy materials throughout the year. Spring brings maple seed wings into channels, while fall brings heavy leaves and acorns. In Seward, leaf drop usually peaks in mid October. Winter brings freezing nights and snow, creating ice dams in gutters that block meltwater. Trapped water then backs up under shingle edges during winter thaws. We recommend professional gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear out fallen debris, maintain open pathways, and protect residential structures through every changing season in Illinois.