Professional gutter cleaning for Bay Area homeowners. Leaves, shingle grit, and organic buildup block drainage and silently damage your foundation, fascia, and roof. We clear everything, flush every downspout, and haul it all away — leaving your gutters flowing before the next rain hits.
Gutters fail quietly. There's no alarm when water starts overflowing behind the fascia board, no warning before foundation soil begins saturating from misdirected runoff, and no sign on the wall when mold starts forming in a wall cavity. By the time a homeowner notices a gutter problem, the damage is usually already underway.
The Bay Area's concentrated winter rain pattern makes this worse. Gutters that were borderline in October become completely blocked by December — right when rainfall is highest. A single storm with blocked gutters can send hundreds of gallons of water cascading down your siding, behind your fascia, and pooling at your foundation.
Professional gutter cleaning twice a year — before winter rains and after spring debris accumulation — is the simplest and least expensive maintenance a homeowner can do to prevent water damage. The cost of a cleaning is a fraction of what the resulting damage repairs cost.
Three failure modes homeowners don't see coming — until repair bills arrive.
When gutters overflow, water cascades directly down the exterior wall and pools at the foundation base. Over time this saturates the soil, creates hydrostatic pressure on foundation walls, and drives moisture into siding and wall assemblies. Foundation repairs start in the thousands. Blocked gutters are a leading cause.
Gutters full of wet debris press damp organic material continuously against the fascia board and roof deck edge. Wood in sustained contact with moisture rots. Once the fascia rots, water gets under the roofing at the eave, the decking degrades, and you're facing a roofline repair that costs orders of magnitude more than regular cleaning.
Standing water in blocked gutters is prime mosquito breeding habitat — eggs hatch within days in warm weather. Compacted debris is nesting material for wasps, birds, and rodents. Once established in gutter channels, pests frequently find entry points into the attic and wall cavities. Removal is far more costly than prevention.
Every step is deliberate. We don't skip downspouts, we don't leave debris on the ground, and we don't leave without confirming the job is done.
We walk the full perimeter of the home before starting — assessing gutter condition, downspout locations, and degree of debris accumulation. Visible damage is documented before any work begins. This gives us a clear job picture and protects both parties if pre-existing conditions are present.
All debris removed by hand from every linear foot — leaves, shingle grit, seed pods, pine needles, compacted organic matter. We do not use leaf blowers to clear gutters, which scatter debris onto the roof and landscaping and leave fine particulate in the channel. Everything comes out by hand and goes into collection bags.
After the troughs are clear, every downspout is flushed top to bottom with running water and flow confirmed at the outlet. If a downspout doesn't drain freely, we clear it before leaving — water pressure, a snake, or sectional disassembly as needed. We do not sign off on a downspout until flow is confirmed. A clear trough with a blocked downspout is still a failed gutter system.
The exterior face of the gutter is wiped down to remove surface grime and the black "tiger stripe" staining caused by overflow-related algae and oxidation. This is a standard inclusion — not an add-on. It is distinct from a full gutter brightening treatment, which is available separately for gutters with heavy oxidation.
All collected debris is bagged and removed entirely. No piles in flower beds, on the lawn, or at the curb. Every bag leaves with us. Wet gutter debris deposited on landscaping introduces mold, pests, and organic matter into areas where it doesn't belong — and it signals the job wasn't finished.
Any conditions observed — cracks, separated sections, sagging, loose hangers, improper pitch — are photographed and documented in a post-service report sent after the visit. We don't perform gutter repairs, but you get an honest picture of what needs attention with documentation you can hand directly to a contractor.
Everything below is included in every Willow Wash gutter cleaning. There are no line items for "debris removal" or "downspout clearing" — those are not optional. They are what gutter cleaning means.
The only add-on we offer is a full gutter brightening treatment for gutters with heavy exterior oxidation, and we'll tell you when it's actually warranted — not on every job.
Every linear foot cleared by hand — leaves, shingle grit, seed pods, pine needles, and compacted organic debris removed completely.
Every downspout flushed top to bottom and confirmed flowing freely. Blockages cleared before we leave — not noted and left for the homeowner to deal with.
Gutter exterior wiped clean of surface grime and tiger-stripe algae staining as a standard part of every service visit.
Every bag leaves the property with us. No debris piles left on the lawn, in the beds, or at the curb.
Pre-existing conditions photographed and reported. Written summary sent after every visit with gutter condition, work performed, and anything that warrants attention.
The difference between a professional service and a guy with a ladder isn't just the work — it's the accountability that comes after.
Willow Wash LLC is fully licensed and insured in California. General liability coverage on every job. Don't let unlicensed operators onto your roof without confirming they carry insurance — you're the one liable if they don't.
Many services clear the troughs and leave. We flush every downspout and confirm flow before the job is signed off. A spotless trough with a mid-run blockage still fails completely — and that's exactly the kind of failure that causes foundation damage.
We haul every bag off your property. No debris piles on the lawn, in landscaping, or at the curb for you to deal with. Standard — not an add-on. Operators who dump debris on your property aren't completing the job.
Post-service summary after every visit — work performed, conditions observed, anything flagged with photos. If a gutter section is sagging, you'll know about it with documentation, not a vague verbal mention at the truck.
Twice-yearly cleaning on a set schedule means you don't have to remember to book before every rainy season. We handle the scheduling — the gutters just stay clear on time, every time.
Gutter cleaning pairs naturally with roof washing, house washing, and window cleaning. One visit, one invoice. Ask about bundled service pricing when you request your estimate.
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Free estimate — tell us your home size and story count and we'll get you a price. Most Bay Area residential gutter cleanings are completed in under two hours.
Twice a year is the right baseline for most Bay Area homes — once in late fall before winter rains, once in late spring after pollen and blossom fall. Homes under heavy tree cover often need three or four cleanings annually. If you're seeing overflow during rain, that's a signal the gutters need immediate service regardless of your last cleaning date. We'll give you an honest frequency recommendation based on what we observe at your property.
Not required. We need exterior access and a hose bib for downspout flushing. Gates, dogs, or access conditions are coordinated during scheduling. We send a completion report when the job is done so you have a full record without needing to be present.
All debris is collected into bags and removed from the property entirely. We don't blow debris off the roof onto the lawn, we don't dump piles in plant beds, and we don't leave bags at the curb. Everything leaves with us. This is standard — not a separate charge.
We photograph and document anything of concern — separated joints, cracks, sagging sections, improper pitch, loose or missing hangers — and include it in your post-service report with photos. We don't perform gutter repairs, but you'll have clear documentation of exactly what needs attention that you can share directly with a gutter contractor.
Yes. Most gutter guard systems still require periodic cleaning — debris accumulates on top of and within the guard itself, and fine particles pass through screen-style guards over time. Some guards need to be temporarily removed for a thorough cleaning. We'll assess your guard system and let you know what's needed during the estimate — no surprises on service day.
Yes — and combining services on a single visit is the most efficient approach. Willow Wash handles gutter cleaning, roof washing, house washing, window cleaning, and solar panel cleaning. Bundling saves scheduling time, reduces service visits per year, and often qualifies for combined service pricing. Ask about bundled estimates when you reach out.
Serving Bay Area homeowners throughout the South Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, and Tri-Valley.
The Bay Area's concentrated winter rain season and year-round tree canopy make gutter maintenance a practical necessity. Willow Wash is local, we know how Bay Area debris loads accumulate, and every job is handled by our own crew — no subcontracting.
Free estimate. Tell us your home size and we'll get you a quote same day. Most Bay Area residential gutter cleanings are completed start to finish in under two hours.
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