When Southfield gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, such as broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce, drop debris throughout the year. Fallen leaves, maple seed wings, acorns, and pine needles accumulate quickly in Southfield drainage lines. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, filling trough sections right before cold weather arrives. In Southfield, freezing nights happen, and ice dams in gutters are a real winter problem when packed dirt retains water during snow events. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep channels clear of seasonal wet mass before freezing temperatures arrive in Michigan.