Gutter Cleaning in Lexington, KY
Interior cleanout, downspout flush, and exterior brightening — all three, every visit. A lot of companies only clean the inside. That's half the job.
All three, every visit
Interior, downspouts, exterior brightening
Camera-verified results
Before & after photos, every job
Quoted before we start
Based on linear feet, not guesswork
Why It's Not Just "Scooping Leaves"
A clogged downspout makes a perfectly clean gutter useless. We flush every run until water actually drains — not just looks clear from the ground.
A gutter system has one job: control where rainwater goes once it leaves your roofline. When that system works, water moves away from your roof, walls, foundation, and landscaping exactly the way it's designed to. When it's clogged with leaves, seed pods, and shingle grit, none of that happens — and the damage that follows is rarely visible until it's already expensive. Most homeowners think of gutter cleaning as a curb-appeal chore. It's really foundation and roof protection that happens to also look better.
Our Gutter Cleaning Method
A lot of companies only clean the inside. That's half the work.
We clean the inside, flush every downspout, and brighten the exterior — because a clean-looking gutter that isn't actually draining hasn't solved anything.
Interior cleanout
Leaves, seed pods, shingle grit, and debris removed from every run — bagged or blown clear so nothing ends up in your landscaping.
Downspout flush
Every downspout flushed with water until it drains freely. A clogged downspout makes a clean gutter useless.
Exterior brightening
The black streaks on the outside come from oxidation and dirty runoff — they don't come off with a hose. We treat and rinse them separately.
Walk-around report
If we spot loose hangers, damaged sections, or bad pitch, we tell you — before it turns into a bigger repair.
Do you clean the inside and the outside of the gutters?
Yes — interior cleanout, downspout flush, and exterior brightening. A lot of companies that call themselves a gutter service only do the interior, which is really only half the job.
How we actually verify the gutters are draining.
Blowing debris out or clearing it by hand gets the visible leaves out, but it doesn't guarantee water is actually flowing the way it's supposed to afterward. We flush every run with water pressure specifically so we can watch it drain — if a downspout is still backed up underground or a section has bad pitch, a visual leaf-check alone won't catch it.
We also document the gutters with before-and-after photos, so you have an actual visual record of the work — not just our word that it's done.
Do you inspect the gutters before and after cleaning?
Yes — we document the gutter condition before and after the cleanout with photos, so you have a visual record that water is actually flowing the way it should.
Gutter Brightening
Those black "tiger stripes" aren't paint failure.
The vertical black streaks running down white or light-colored aluminum gutters are oxidation — the metal slowly chalks under the paint finish, and rain pulls that chalky residue down the face of the gutter in stripes. Most homeowners assume it means the paint is failing or the gutters need replacing. Almost always, it's just buildup sitting on top of a perfectly good gutter.
Brightening is a separate step from the interior cleanout — we apply a gentle solution, let it dwell, then rinse. The oxidation lifts and the gutters come back close to how they looked when they were installed. We can also do this as a standalone service if your gutters were already cleaned somewhere else and only the exterior needs matching.
What causes the black streaks on the outside of my gutters?
Those vertical black stripes are oxidation, not paint failure or dirt. Aluminum slowly chalks under the paint finish, and rain pulls that chalky residue down the face of the gutter in streaks. Gutter brightening removes it and restores the original finish.
Why It Matters More Than Curb Appeal
What clogged gutters actually cause.
Foundation Damage
Overflowing water dumps directly against your foundation wall instead of draining away — the single most common cause of a wet basement.
Roof & Fascia Rot
Backed-up water sits against the roofline and fascia boards, slowly rotting wood that's expensive to replace once it starts.
Ice Dams (Winter)
Clogged gutters give melting snow nowhere to drain — it refreezes at the roof edge and can force water back up under your shingles.
Pest Infestations
Wet, decomposing leaf debris is an ideal nesting spot for rodents, mosquitoes, and other pests looking for a damp, sheltered home.
Landscape Erosion
Water pouring over a clogged gutter edge instead of through the downspout erodes mulch beds and can wash out plantings below.
Mold & Mildew
Standing water and wet debris in a clogged system creates exactly the damp conditions mold needs to take hold near your roofline.
Can clogged gutters really cause ice dams?
Yes. When gutters are clogged, melting snow has nowhere to drain and refreezes at the roof edge, building an ice dam that can force water back up under your shingles.
More than 500,000 Americans are treated for ladder-related injuries every year, and gutter cleaning is one of the more common reasons a homeowner ends up on one. It's a job that looks simple from the ground and turns genuinely dangerous two stories up on an unstable ladder over uneven ground. We bring our own ladders, follow standard safety positioning, and treat that part of the job with the same seriousness as the cleaning itself.
Honest Expectations
A few things worth knowing before you book.
We don't install gutter guards.
We can recommend a good local installer, but installation isn't something we do. Worth knowing either way: guards reduce cleaning frequency, they don't eliminate it — debris still collects on top of and inside most systems.
Three-story gutter systems are case by case.
Standard one and two-story homes are no problem. Unusually steep pitches or difficult access on a three-story home sometimes change what's safely possible — we'll tell you honestly during the quote.
Old or damaged gutters may need more than cleaning.
Cleaning restores flow, but it can't fix sagging sections, failing hangers, or a system that's simply aged out. If we see that during the walk-around, we'll flag it rather than clean around a bigger problem.
Real Results
Recent gutter cleanings around Lexington.
Pre-Storm Emergency Cleanout
Years of maple seeds and leaf buildup cleared two days before a major storm, keeping the basement dry through heavy rainfall.
Full Gutter Brightening
Oxidation stripes lifted from white aluminum gutters that hadn't been brightened since installation.
Whole-House Clean & Flush
Interior cleanout and downspout flush bundled with a roof cleaning in the same visit.
Estimated Pricing
Gutter cleaning estimates for Lexington homes.
Priced by linear footage of gutter and how packed each run is — these are estimate ranges, not fixed quotes. Larger homes and unusual access always get a specific number before anything is scheduled.
One-story home, standard
Est. $249–$400
Two-story home, whole house
Est. $350–$650
Heavy debris / overdue cleaning
Est. quote on-site
Exterior brightening only
Est. add-on pricing
Three-story / difficult access
Est. case by case
Bundle with roof or house wash
Best estimated value
Every Gutter Cleaning Includes
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Bundle gutter cleaning and save 10–15%.
Roof Cleaning
Soft wash algae and moss removal — we're already up near the roofline for gutters.
Learn more Add-On ServiceHouse Washing
Soft wash siding cleaning that pairs naturally with a full gutter service.
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Hot-water pressure washing for driveways, sidewalks, and patios.
Learn moreQuestions
Common questions about gutter cleaning.
What causes the black streaks on the outside of my gutters?+
Those vertical stripes — sometimes called tiger stripes — are oxidation, not paint failure. Aluminum slowly chalks under the paint finish, and rain pulls that chalky residue down the gutter face in streaks. It looks like damage, but it's really just buildup.
How often should gutters be cleaned in Lexington?+
Twice a year is the standard recommendation — late spring after pollen and seed pods drop, and late fall once the leaves are down. Homes with heavy tree cover close to the roofline sometimes need a third cleaning in between.
Do you install gutter guards?+
We don't install them ourselves, but we can point you to a good installer. Worth knowing: even with guards installed, you'll still need occasional cleaning since debris collects on top of and inside most guard systems anyway.
Can you clean gutters on a two-story or three-story house?+
Two-story homes are standard service. Three-story gutter systems are handled case by case depending on access and roof pitch — we'll tell you honestly during the quote if it's outside what we can safely do.
Can clogged gutters actually cause ice dams?+
Yes. When gutters are clogged, melting snow and ice have nowhere to drain, so it refreezes at the roof edge and builds up. That ice dam can force water back up under your shingles into the roof deck.
Do you clean the inside and the outside of the gutters?+
Yes — interior cleanout, downspout flush, and exterior brightening. A lot of companies that call themselves a gutter service only do the interior, which is really only half the job.
Do you inspect for damage while cleaning?+
Yes. If we spot loose hangers, damaged sections, or bad pitch that's preventing proper drainage, we'll flag it during the walk-around so you can get ahead of it before it becomes a bigger repair.
Do I need to be home for gutter cleaning?+
No, as long as we have clear access to the property. We'll send before-and-after photos either way so you have a record of the work.
Don't wait for the next storm to find out.
Full gutter service, camera-verified, before your gutters have to prove themselves in a downpour.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Not happy? We come back and fix it. No questions.