When Willow Street gutters fill up
Trees common in the region include red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine. In spring, oak catkins drop directly into open gutters, creating early blockages. By mid October, leaf drop usually peaks, filling channels with fallen leaves, acorns, and spiky sweetgum balls. Winter brings freezing nights and snow in Pennsylvania, turning wet leaf clutter into heavy frozen clumps inside the channel. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep rainwater flowing freely. Clearing out fall debris before snow settles prevents sagging gutters, protects your fascia, and prepares your full drainage system for seasonal snowmelt and spring rains.