A clogged gutter that backs up during a mid-winter thaw is one of the most common causes of ice damming on Ottawa roofs – a clean gutter in the fall is cheap insurance against a much bigger spring repair.
Ottawa's older neighbourhoods have a lot of mature tree canopy, which means more leaf and seed debris in gutters than a newer subdivision with young trees – those homes usually need cleaning more than once a year.
A gutter that's pulling away from the fascia is almost always a hanger or bracket issue, not a sign the whole system needs replacing – we re-secure it rather than defaulting to a bigger job.
A gutter that’s clogged when a mid-winter thaw hits is one of the more common causes of ice damming on Ottawa roofs, since the backed-up water has nowhere to go but under the shingles. A clean gutter system going into freeze-up is one of the cheapest preventative steps a homeowner here can take.
Every job gets a quote in writing before we start – no verbal estimates that change later.
Based in Ottawa and familiar with the city's mix of century homes and newer builds.
From one quick fix to a full repair list, we take it on.
Visibly overflowing gutters, water pooling near the foundation after rain, a loose or sagging bracket, or simply not having had a fall clean-out yet are all reasons to get this on the schedule before winter.
We clear the full system, check brackets and joints for leaks or looseness while we're up there, and flag anything – like a downspout directing water toward the foundation – that's worth fixing at the same time.
A fall clean-out is the single most useful thing you can do to protect a roof and foundation over an Ottawa winter – it's worth scheduling every year rather than waiting until there's a visible problem.
$150-$450
Covers based on home size and roofline. Final pricing depends on scope – every quote is written and free.
Home size and roofline complexity are the biggest factors – a straightforward single-storey clean-out costs less than a larger home with multiple sections, brackets, or downspouts needing attention.
Tell us what needs fixing and we'll follow up with a free written quote.
Pick a time that works. We confirm the scope and materials before we arrive.
Tidy, on time, and protecting your floors and furniture as we go.
We walk the finished job with you before we call it done.
Most homes do well with a fall clean-out before freeze-up; properties with heavy tree cover often benefit from a spring clean too.
Yes – most joint leaks are a quick reseal or bracket tighten, not a full gutter replacement.
A clogged gutter going into winter raises the risk of ice damming, which is a bigger and more expensive repair than a clean-out – it's worth staying ahead of.