GUTTER & EAVESTROUGH WASHING
Professional Gutter Washing Service
Restore the curb appeal of your home with our professional gutter washing services – designed to make your eavestroughs look like new again!
Why is Gutter Washing Important?
Over time, the exterior of your gutters can become coated with black streaks, oxidation stains, dirt, algae, and environmental grime. These stains not only make your home look uncared-for but can also become permanently embedded in the metal if not cleaned properly.
Unlike gutter cleaning, which deals with internal debris and drainage, gutter washing is all about the appearance and preservation of your home’s exterior finish. Clean, streak-free gutters dramatically enhance your home’s curb appeal and can help:
Prevent oxidation staining and corrosion
Extend the life of your aluminum gutters
Complement exterior cleaning (e.g., siding, windows, roof washing)
Improve home value and presentation for resale
Why Use a Gutter Washing Service?
Cleaning the exterior surface of aluminum gutters isn’t as simple as spraying them with a garden hose. The black streaks you see – commonly known as tiger stripes – are often the result of electrostatic bonding of pollutants to oxidized metal. These stains typically won’t come off with just water or pressure washing, and improper cleaning methods can actually damage the gutter finish.
Hiring a professional gutter washing service ensures:
Safe access to hard-to-reach areas
Use of non-abrasive, aluminum-safe cleaning agents
Proper tools that won’t scratch or dull the finish
A streak-free finish that makes your gutters look almost new again
Skip the risk of using harsh chemicals, scratching the paint, or leaving streaks. Let Upkeep restore the clean, sharp lines of your home’s eaves.
The Upkeep Gutter Washing Process
We’ve refined our exterior gutter washing process to safely and effectively remove oxidation stains and grime from aluminum eavestroughs. Here's how we do it:
Inspection & Protection
We inspect your gutter system and surrounding landscape. Downspouts, fascia, and siding are protected as needed.Application of Gutter Brightener
We apply a specialized, non-acidic gutter cleaner designed to lift and break down bonded stains and oxidation from aluminum surfaces.Gentle Agitation
Using non-scratch brushes and extension poles, we gently scrub the surface of the gutter to remove dirt, grime, and black streaking.Rinse & Finish
The gutters are thoroughly rinsed using controlled, low-pressure water to prevent splash-back or damage. We finish by wiping down any remaining drips or streaks for a crisp, clean appearance.
How Often Should You Wash Your Gutters?
The frequency of exterior gutter washing depends on your environment and aesthetic goals:
Once a year is ideal for the most discerning homeowner that wants to maintain the highest curb appeal and prevent oxidation build-up.
Homes in areas with high tree cover, frequent rain, or pollution exposure may need it more often
We recommend pairing gutter washing with a gutter cleaning service to ensure staining and discolouration caused by overflowing eavestroughs is address; and an exterior window cleaning, to provide a spot-free cleaning to windows that may be sprayed during the eavestrough washing process
Why Choose Upkeep?
At Upkeep, we take pride in delivering detail-oriented exterior cleaning services that make a visible difference. Our trained technicians treat your home with care, using only products and tools designed specifically for exterior aluminum surfaces.