Pine and fir drop a load onto a roof every year, and it ends up packed in the gutters. Once they are full, water runs down the siding and sits against the foundation, and the needle mat on the roof holds moisture and embers both. We blow the roof clear, pull the gutters out by hand, flush the downspouts until you can see the water move, and clean up whatever landed on the ground.
What's Included
- Roofs blown clear of needles and leaves
- Gutters cleared out by hand
- Downspouts flushed and checked for flow
- Ground cleaned up after
- Best done before the rainy season
- Part of a full cleanup or on its own
Our Work
Roof Blowing & Gutter Cleaning Questions We Get Asked
Do you do gutter and roof cleaning in Alta Sierra, Cedar Ridge, and Lake Wildwood?
Yes. Roof blowing and gutter clearing across all of them, plus Chicago Park, Nevada City, Grass Valley, and the rest of Nevada County. Call (530) 210-3990 for a free estimate.
How often should a roof be blown off in pine country?
Twice a year is the floor under a pine and cedar canopy, once after the spring drop and again before the rain sets in. Properties with heavy overhang or at elevation often need a third pass.
Do you clear the roof or just the gutters?
The roof first, then the gutters. Doing it the other way around just refills what you cleaned. The needle mat on a roof holds water and rots the surface under it, so leaving it up there is the more expensive choice.
Why does the litter around my house matter for fire?
The same needle and leaf litter that packs a gutter is what stacks up against a foundation and under a deck. It is fine fuel sitting in the first few feet around the structure, which is the zone that matters most in a fire.
Where We Offer Roof Blowing & Gutter Cleaning
Perry's Landscaping is based in Nevada City and covers Nevada County and the surrounding Sierra foothills. Pick your town for what the work looks like there.