Expert Portland, OR

Most Portland and Vancouver homes need gutters cleaned at least twice a year — once in late fall after leaves have dropped, and again in early spring before the heaviest Pacific Northwest rain sets in. Homes near Douglas fir, alder, or big-leaf maple often need a third cleaning, since organic debris compacts into dense mats that block flow even when gutters look empty from the ground.

The Portland wet season runs October through April and regularly delivers 35–40 inches of annual rainfall. Overflowing gutters during this window channel water directly against fascia, siding, and foundations — damage that accumulates silently until it becomes a major repair bill. Our Portland gutter cleaning service keeps drainage ahead of that cycle. If you're in the east metro, we also serve Gresham and Clackamas.

A proper gutter cleaning covers more than scooping debris out of the channel. We clear every gutter run, flush all downspouts to confirm they're draining freely at ground level, and check that end caps, hangers, and seams are holding. If we spot early signs of damage that needs repair — a loosening hanger, a seam leak, or a section that's lost pitch — we flag it before it becomes structural.

After cleaning, water should move quickly from your roof edge to your downspout exits without pooling, overflowing at the corners, or draining behind the gutter into the fascia. If it doesn't, that tells us something about your drainage layout that seasonal cleaning alone won't solve. We also serve homeowners in Lake Oswego and Beaverton who need the same thorough approach.

Most gutter problems in Portland and Vancouver are repair situations, not replacement situations. Leaking seams, sagging sections, misaligned downspout connections, or gutters that have lost their slope can usually be corrected on the existing system. We fix what's fixable first — gutter repair is almost always the right first call, and it's usually a fraction of full replacement cost.

Replacement makes sense when gutters are more than 20 years old with multiple failure points, when the system is undersized for your roof's square footage and rainfall exposure, or when repeated repairs aren't holding. Older Portland neighborhoods — Sellwood, St. Johns, Montavilla, older Beaverton subdivisions — often have original aluminum or galvanized systems approaching that threshold. We give you a straight answer on which direction makes financial sense. You can also use our gutter sizing calculator to see whether your current system is properly matched to your roof's drainage load.

The right gutter guard works well — the key word is right. Screen-style guards and foam inserts fail quickly in Portland's heavily wooded neighborhoods because Douglas fir needles are narrow enough to pass through large mesh openings and then compact into a felt-like mat inside the gutter. Micro-mesh systems like Hydro Flo, Leaf Exterminator, and Shur Flo are engineered specifically to block fine organic material while handling the high-volume rainfall Portland receives.

A gutter guard installation won't eliminate the need for occasional inspections, but it significantly reduces cleaning frequency and protects your gutters from the debris loading that causes most premature failures. The Portland neighborhoods that benefit most are those with high tree canopy — Eastmoreland, Laurelhurst, Lake Oswego, West Linn, and most of the West Hills corridor. We install guards across the metro including Beaverton, Gresham, and Lake Oswego.

Most Portland-area homes are better served by 6-inch seamless gutters than the 5-inch standard common in drier climates. Portland receives 35–40 inches of annual rainfall concentrated into a long wet season, and homes with steeper pitches, large roof planes, or significant tree coverage generate runoff volume that 5-inch gutters often can't move fast enough — especially at the valley points and corners.

Downspout sizing and placement matter as much as gutter width. A 6-inch gutter paired with too few or undersized downspouts will still back up during an October downpour. We've built a roof runoff and gutter sizing calculator specific to Portland rainfall data that lets you check whether your current setup is properly sized. When we do gutter installation, sizing is calculated from your actual roof area and pitch — not a default spec. We install across the metro including Tigard, West Linn, and Happy Valley.

Several signs indicate gutters are actively damaging your home before the repair bill arrives. Water stains or mold streaks on siding below the gutter line are a direct indicator of chronic overflow. Peeling or bubbling paint on fascia boards means the gutter is holding standing water against bare wood. Erosion channels in landscaping directly below gutter runs show that water is going over the edge rather than to downspouts. Basement moisture or crawl space intrusion after sustained rain is often traceable to gutters depositing water too close to the foundation perimeter.

Portland's rain doesn't give these problems a rest period the way a drier climate would — exposure is seven-plus months of persistent moisture. A gutter inspection and repair costs a fraction of the fascia rot or foundation work that follows an unresolved drainage problem. Our contractor insights blog covers what to look for before and after Portland's wet season so you can catch issues early.

Yes. We cover the Portland metro and surrounding communities across Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Clark counties. That includes Beaverton, Gresham, Lake Oswego, Vancouver, Tigard, West Linn, Happy Valley, Gresham, Oregon City, Milwaukie, Tualatin, Wilsonville, and more.

If you're not certain we reach your address, check our service area page or contact us directly. We don't charge travel fees within our standard coverage zone, and you get the same crew and quality regardless of which part of the metro you're in.

Portland's dry window runs roughly July through September, and that's when most homeowners prefer to schedule new gutter installation. Dry weather makes the work easier and means your new gutters get a proper test before the wet season opens. Booking in summer also gives you the most scheduling flexibility and shortest lead times.

That said, we install gutters year-round. Portland winters are mild — installation doesn't require an extended dry stretch, just a reasonable weather window of a few hours. If your gutters are actively failing in November, the right answer isn't to wait eight months. We'll get the work done correctly whenever it's needed. We also do new installs in surrounding communities including Beaverton, Lake Oswego, and Gresham.

Yes — pressure that's too high or directed at the wrong angle can lift siding, compromise caulking, strip gutter paint, or force water under roof shingles. This is a real and common problem with DIY pressure washing in Portland, where homeowners underestimate how aggressively Pacific Northwest algae, moss, and biological growth grip into surface pores, then compensate by cranking up pressure until something gives.

Our Portland pressure washing service matches pressure to the surface type — concrete driveways handle 2500–3000 PSI, while vinyl siding typically stays at 1200 PSI or below with a wide fan nozzle. For significant moss and algae on wood, composite, or painted surfaces, soft washing with a biodegradable treatment solution does more than high pressure alone and doesn't create the risk of surface damage or water intrusion behind the siding.

Estimates are free and come with no obligation. We offer both virtual quotes — where you share photos and basic details about your home — and on-site estimates where we assess the full scope in person. Most quotes for gutter cleaning or repair are straightforward and we can turn them around quickly. Installation and guard projects sometimes benefit from an in-person look to get the sizing and layout right.

You can contact us here or reach us directly by phone. We're a local company — not a call center — so you'll hear back from someone who actually does this work across the Portland metro. Learn more about our team and approach before you reach out if you'd like.