When West Allis gutters fill up
Trees common in the region include broadleaf sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, American elm, white pine, and spruce. These trees drop fallen leaves, maple seed wings, acorns, and pine needles that quickly fill roof channels. Leaf drop usually peaks in early October, clogging every open gutter before winter. Freezing nights happen throughout Wisconsin, making ice dams in gutters a real winter problem when trapped water expands into heavy ice packs under snow. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. A thorough fall cleanout removes wet foliage before freeze cycles start, while spring service clears out winter debris to prepare for rain.