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Serving homes and businesses across Western Washington
Alpha Architect Roofing

Gutter Cleaning

A blocked gutter does not stop at the gutter.

A gutter that cannot drain sends water over its edge, down the fascia board, and against the foundation. The gutter is the cheapest part of that chain, and it is the only part you can fix by cleaning it.

In this region gutters fill with fir needles, cedar debris, and shingle granules — usually twice a year, and faster if the house is under tree cover.

Signs the gutters are blocked

  • Water spilling over the front edge of the gutter during rain
  • Plants growing out of the gutter — it is holding soil at that point
  • Staining or peeling paint down the fascia board behind the gutter
  • Water pooling near the foundation after rain
  • A downspout that stays dry while the gutter overflows
  • Sagging along a run of gutter, which means it is holding standing water

What the service includes

  • Clearing all gutter runs by hand
  • Flushing downspouts and confirming they actually drain
  • Checking that water leaves the downspout away from the foundation
  • Reporting loose hangers, separated seams, and sagging runs
  • Removal of the debris from your property

How we do it

  1. Clear, then flush

    Scooping the gutter is half the job. If the downspout is still packed, the gutter fills again in the first storm.

  2. Check where the water goes

    A clear downspout that dumps against the foundation has moved the problem, not solved it. We tell you if the drainage needs attention.

  3. Flag what is failing

    Loose hangers and separated seams are cheap now and expensive after they rot the fascia. You hear about them while we are up there.

Other services

What else we do

  • Roof Replacement

    A complete new roof when repairs stop being worth it — tear-off, deck inspection, and installation done to manufacturer spec.

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  • Roof Repair

    Leaks, wind damage, failed flashing, and missing shingles — fixed properly, so the same spot does not come back next winter.

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  • Roof Inspection

    A documented look at the real condition of your roof — for maintenance, a home sale, an insurance claim, or your own peace of mind.

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  • Roof Cleaning

    Moss, algae, and organic buildup removed without destroying the shingle — the single highest-value maintenance job in this climate.

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  • Gutter Replacement

    New gutters and downspouts, sized and pitched so the system actually moves the water your roof sheds.

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Where we work

Proudly serving homes and businesses across Western Washington

From Everett and Lynnwood in the north, through Seattle and the Eastside, down to Tacoma, Lakewood and Olympia — 18 cities across four counties.

Not sure what your roof needs?

Neither are most homeowners — that is what the inspection is for. We will look at it, tell you what we found, and let you decide.