The service
Clearing Gutters Before They Cause Damage
Blocked gutters overflow onto brickwork, saturate render and can eventually find their way into your foundations. ECR clears gutters using a high-reach vacuum system operated from ground level, so there's no ladder resting against your fascias and no risk of standing on a roof that isn't built for it. It reaches up to three storeys, covering everything from bungalows to taller terraced and semi-detached homes.
Every job removes the leaves, moss, silt and the odd bird's nest that build up over a year, and we check the outlets and downpipes to make sure water is actually flowing away once we've finished. Where the system allows, a camera lets us show you what came out and confirm the gutter is genuinely clear, not just cleared at the visible edge.
- Gutters, downpipes and outlets cleared of leaves, moss and silt
- High-reach vacuum system reaches up to three storeys from ground level
- Camera inspection so you can see the gutter before and after
- Downpipes flushed and checked for free-flowing water
- No ladders resting against your brickwork or fascias
Common questions
Gutter Cleaning FAQs
What does a professional gutter clean involve?
Professional gutter cleaning removes leaves, moss, silt and debris from the guttering and downpipes so rainwater can drain away properly. On most homes this is done using a high-reach vacuum system operated from ground level, avoiding the need for ladders against the fascia. Downpipes and outlets are checked and flushed once the main clear is finished, since a gutter can look empty at the front edge while still being blocked further down.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
Once or twice a year is enough for most homes, ideally in autumn once the leaves have come down and again in spring. Properties surrounded by trees, especially overhanging ones, often need clearing more frequently to stop blockages building up between visits.
Do you need access to my garden or a neighbour's?
Ground-level access to the relevant side of the property is all that's needed, with no need to go inside the house. If a rear gutter can only be reached from a neighbour's garden, this is usually flagged in advance so access can be arranged, or an alternative approach agreed before the visit.
Will damage be checked for while gutters are being cleared?
Yes. While clearing, a look is kept for cracked joints, sagging brackets or gutters pulling away from the fascia, and anything found is flagged honestly. There's no obligation to book further work, it's simply useful information about the state of the guttering.
How long does a gutter clean take?
Most homes take between one and two hours, depending on the length of guttering, how blocked it is and how many storeys are involved. A straightforward bungalow with light debris is usually quicker than a two-storey semi with overhanging trees nearby.
Is gutter cleaning a job worth doing yourself?
It can be, on a single-storey property with easy, safe ladder access and no overhanging trees to worry about. Once a property reaches two or three storeys, or the roofline is awkward, the risk of a fall generally outweighs the cost of hiring it out. Ground-based vacuum equipment reaches heights a domestic ladder cannot safely manage.
What to expect
Before Any of That Starts
A free, no-obligation quote comes first, with clear pricing agreed before any work is booked in. Ground-based vacuum equipment means no ladders against the brickwork and no mess left behind. Downpipes are checked for free-flowing water before the job is called finished, and any damage spotted along the way is flagged honestly rather than left for another visit.
Why ECR
Why Choose ECR for Gutter Cleaning
Ground-Based, Not Ladder-Based
High-reach vacuum equipment clears gutters up to three storeys without a ladder ever touching the brickwork.
Checked, Not Just Cleared
Downpipes and outlets are flushed and checked, not just left tidy at the visible edge.
Honest About What's Found
Cracked joints, sagging brackets or early wear are flagged clearly, with no pressure to book further work.
Overflowing Gutters?
Get them cleared before winter rain finds its way somewhere it shouldn't.