Gutter cleaning services in Wilmette, IL
Wilmette / Kenilworth / Evanston / Glenview
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Gutter cleaning for
Wilmette's older homes
East of Green Bay Rd, many Wilmette homes date from the 1900s–1930s: Tudors, Colonials and Prairie-style houses with slate or clay tile roofs, half-round copper gutters and, on some, built-in box gutters. They need a different approach than a modern vinyl-sided house, and we plan each Wilmette visit around the roof and gutter type.
How we work on Wilmette homes
- We don't walk on slate or tile: these roofs crack underfoot, so gutters on older homes are cleaned from ladders set at the eaves.
- Copper and half-round gutters handled with care: debris is cleared by hand instead of with metal scrapers that leave scratches.
- Photo record of every side: before-and-after photos go on your invoice, including notes on any seams or hangers we see that need attention.
Why Wilmette gutters
fill up so fast
Wilmette's tree canopy is mature — tall parkway elms, oaks and lindens along streets like Lake Ave, Central Ave and Forest Ave. Oaks drop leaves late and lindens shed seeds and flower debris in summer, so gutters on these blocks fill up in more than one season.
Built-in (box) gutters on older homes are hidden inside the roof edge. When they clog, water can soak into the eave and fascia without anyone seeing an overflow. Keeping them clean is one of the cheapest ways to protect an older house.
Wilmette properties we clean
- Older homes east of Green Bay Rd with slate, tile or cedar roofs
- Half-round copper gutters and built-in box gutters
- Post-war ranches and split-levels west of the Edens
- Two-flats, townhomes and small condo buildings near downtown and the Metra stations
See what customers of our Buffalo Grove office say: read our Google reviews.
Call us now to schedule at (224) 394-4494 or schedule online.
Built-in, copper or aluminum:
what each needs
Wilmette has more gutter types than almost any suburb we serve. Here is what we look at on each.
Good to know
- 01 Built-in box gutters: Cleared by hand and checked for standing water. Standing water usually means a clogged outlet or a low spot in the lining.
- 02 Half-round copper: Leaves and silt are removed by hand. The round hanger brackets and downspout connections are checked for gaps.
- 03 Standard K-style aluminum: Common on the post-war homes west of the Edens. Cleaned, flushed and checked for sagging sections.
- 04 Pricing you can see: Your price comes from the table below, by square footage and number of stories. Homes with gutter guards or very large properties are confirmed on site.
- 05 More services in Wilmette: We also offer window cleaning and power washing, often on the same visit.
Not sure which gutter type you have? Send a photo when you request a quote and we'll tell you before we arrive. Prices are listed below, or contact us for a free quote.
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Gutter cleaning prices
for residential homes in Wilmette
Footage
1 story | 2 story | 3 story
- <2000 sqf $100 | $150 | $200
- 2001 to 3000 sqf $125 | $150 | $200
- 3001 to 4000 sqf $150 | $200 | $250
- 4001 to 5000 sqf $175 | $225 | $300
- 5001 to 6000 sqf $200 | $250 | $350
- 6001 sqf or larger Call for price
- Raised ranch pricing: For gutter cleaning, we consider raised ranches as 1.5 stories. The cost to clean gutters starts at $125.
- Split-level homes: Split-level homes fall under our two-story pricing category for gutter cleaning.
- Detached garages and roof cleaning: Cleaning detached garage gutters or roofs costs between $25 and $75, depending on their size.
- Gutters with guards: If your gutters have gutter guards, we'll charge an extra fee to clean them. This fee depends on your house's square footage.
- Gutter exterior cleaning (optional): We also clean the gutter exterior for an extra charge; ask your technician for details.
Serving Wilmette and all surrounding towns
Wilmette gutter cleaning, from the lakefront to west of the Edens
Our Wilmette crews come from our Buffalo Grove office at 906 Stradford Cir, via Lake-Cook Rd and the Edens. We work across the village — the lakefront blocks near Gillson Park and Sheridan Rd, the neighborhoods around Plaza del Lago and the Wilmette Metra station, and the newer streets west of the expressway toward Glenview.
We have been cleaning gutters on the North Shore since 2012 and are fully insured. If anything isn't right, call within 7 days and we will come back to fix it.
Every Wilmette gutter visit includes:
- Hand cleaning of K-style, half-round and built-in gutters
- Downspout flushing, including the underground drain connections we can reach
- Gutter guard cleaning for screened or covered systems
- Debris bagged and hauled away — nothing left in your beds
More about our Wilmette services: Buffalo Grove office page.
Gutter cleaning questions from Wilmette homeowners
Can you clean gutters on a slate or clay tile roof in Wilmette?
Yes. We don't walk on slate or tile. Gutters are cleaned from ladders placed at the eaves, which protects the roof and still lets us clear every section by hand.
Do you clean built-in (box) gutters?
Yes. Built-in gutters are common on older Wilmette homes. We clear them by hand, check that the outlets drain and tell you about any standing water or lining problems we see.
How often should I clean gutters in Wilmette?
At least twice a year — late spring and late fall. Homes under big oaks or lindens often benefit from a third, mid-summer check.
What does gutter cleaning cost in Wilmette?
Pricing follows the table on this page, by square footage and number of stories. Most Wilmette homes are two- or three-story, and gutter guards add a fee based on the size of the home.
