Many people think gutters don’t need to be maintained or that covered gutters or occasional cleaning is enough maintenance. When leaves and debris build up, water has no place to go but to seep into the roof or spill over onto the walls and foundation of the house. We have seen facia and soffit rot from a single season’s exposure to rainfalls and many wet basements with foundation problems. The fact is that homes are made of wood, and at a minimum, spring and fall gutter cleaning should be a priority for homeowners. Homes with heavy tree cover may need 3 or 4 visits per year.