When The Bronx gutters fill up
Trees common in this region, such as red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, and eastern white pine, drop heavy material during the year. Spring brings oak catkins that clump inside dark channels, while fall brings broad leaves, acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling roof gutters right before winter. Freezing nights follow, and while ice dams in gutters are not an issue here, accumulated snow adds weight to choked channels. We recommend professional gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect your roofline and prepare your home for changing New York weather.