Complete exterior home care beyond pressure washing. Gutter cleaning, window washing, and full-service exterior maintenance. Transparent pricing, free quotes, and results that protect your home and restore your curb appeal.
Get your free quote (945) 275-8031The DFW climate creates a relentless cycle of dirt, debris, and organic growth on every exterior surface. Spring brings heavy pollen from oak and cedar trees that coats windows and clogs gutters. Summer heat accelerates mold and mildew growth. Fall dumps leaves from pecans and elms into gutter systems. And winter storms push debris into every gap and joint on your home’s exterior.
Without regular exterior cleaning, these issues compound. Clogged gutters lead to overflowing water that damages your foundation, rots fascia boards, and stains siding. Dirty windows lose transparency and develop hard water spots that become permanent if left untreated. What starts as a cosmetic issue becomes a structural one.
Regular exterior maintenance is the most cost-effective way to prevent expensive repairs. A $100 to $275 gutter cleaning twice a year prevents thousands of dollars in water damage. A $200 to $400 window cleaning three times a year keeps glass in good condition and your home looking its best.
Schedule Your CleaningCARE delivers exterior cleaning services that go beyond pressure washing to cover every visible surface on your home. We handle the work that most homeowners cannot safely or effectively do themselves — clearing clogged gutters, washing second-story windows, and restoring the details that make your home look maintained and cared for.
North Texas weather is tough on homes. The combination of spring pollen storms, summer heat, fall leaf drop from pecans and elms, and winter grime creates a year-round cycle of buildup that affects every exterior surface. Gutters clog with debris and overflow during heavy spring rains, causing water damage to fascia boards, soffits, and even foundations. Windows accumulate layers of dust, pollen, and mineral deposits that dull your home’s appearance and reduce natural light indoors. These are not cosmetic problems — they are maintenance issues that, if left unaddressed, lead to costly repairs.
Our exterior cleaning services are built to complement our pressure washing and lawn care offerings. Together, they form a complete curb appeal restoration system that covers every surface a visitor, neighbor, or potential buyer sees when they look at your property. We serve homeowners across North Fort Worth, Keller, TX, Southlake, TX, Trophy Club, TX, NRH, Roanoke, TX, Colleyville, TX, and surrounding communities.
The DFW landscape produces more gutter-clogging debris per square mile than almost anywhere else in the country — and the debris calendar runs year-round rather than concentrating in a single fall window.
Start with the trees. Pecan trees are the heaviest debris producers in Texas, and North Fort Worth neighborhoods — from Keller and Southlake to Alliance corridor subdivisions in Haslet and Northlake — are full of mature specimens. Pecans don’t just drop leaves: they drop husks, shucks, catkins, and small branch sections from October through December, releasing dense, wet debris that compacts inside 5-inch K-style gutters within days of a hard wind. That compacted debris resists flushing and must be removed by hand to restore flow. Many homeowners with large pecan trees in their yard need three gutter cleanings per year instead of the standard two.
Live oaks add a layer of confusion that catches transplants off guard. Unlike most deciduous trees, live oaks shed their leaves in spring, not fall — typically late March through mid-April — right when homeowners expect gutters to be clean. A mature live oak can fill a 50-foot gutter run in a single week during shed season. Add elm trees, which drop seeds and debris in early spring before their leaves even fully emerge, and cedar trees that release heavy pollen from December through March, and you have a four-season debris calendar with no clear break. Construction debris compounds the problem near the rapidly developing Alliance, Northlake, and Trophy Club corridors, where sawdust, drywall particles, and roofing granules from nearby builds migrate into established neighborhood gutters during wind events.
The stakes are higher in North Texas because of soil composition. The region sits on expansive montmorillonite clay that absorbs water rapidly and swells in volume. When clogged gutters overflow, water saturates the soil immediately adjacent to your foundation in an uneven pattern — wet on one side, dry on another — creating differential settling that cracks brick mortar, sticks doors and windows, and slopes floors. Foundation repair in the DFW area averages $4,200 to $12,000 depending on severity and the number of piers required. Homeowners who ask us about leaf guard systems should know that standard mesh guards clog with pecan catkins and cedar pollen just like open gutters, often requiring the same cleaning frequency. Upgrading from 5-inch K-style to 6-inch gutters reduces overflow risk but does not eliminate the need for cleaning.
The gap between a paper towel and Windex versus a professional window cleaning system is larger than most homeowners realize — and the difference shows in the results.
The most important variable is water quality. Fort Worth municipal water supply registers 250 TDS (total dissolved solids) or higher depending on the season and source blend — that means every drop of tap water leaves behind mineral residue when it evaporates. Spray a window with a hose or a DIY cleaning mix made from tap water and you’re depositing calcium, magnesium, and silica on the glass surface as the water dries. Professional window cleaning uses purified water processed through a reverse-osmosis deionization system that reduces TDS to 0, leaving no mineral residue when it evaporates — no wiping required on the final rinse pass. The result is a genuinely streak-free surface that tap water cannot replicate regardless of how many paper towels you use.
Technique matters on lower windows too. Professional squeegee work removes water in a single controlled pass, while Windex and paper towels smear dissolved minerals in circular patterns that dry as visible streaks. For second and third floor windows — common in the two-story homes that dominate Southlake, Colleyville, Trophy Club, and Roanoke neighborhoods — professional crews use water-fed pole systems that extend 30 to 60 feet from the ground, eliminating ladder work entirely and reducing safety risk to zero. DIY second-story window cleaning from a ladder is one of the leading causes of residential fall injuries.
Hard water stains already etched into the glass require more than purified water to remove. Mineral deposits that have bonded to the silica surface of the glass over months or years require cerium oxide polishing compound or 0000-grade steel wool applied with controlled pressure — techniques that damage glass if performed incorrectly. North Texas homes frequently have double-hung vinyl windows, aluminum sliding windows, and energy-efficient Low-E coated glass, each requiring specific cleaning agents and pressure levels to avoid damaging the coating or frame seals. Professional cleaners identify window types before selecting chemicals. Frame wiping, track vacuuming, and sill detailing are included in every CARE window cleaning visit — not add-ons charged separately.
Every service is performed by trained technicians using professional-grade equipment. We protect your landscaping, cover sensitive areas, and leave every surface cleaner than we found it.
Complete gutter and downspout cleaning for single-story and multi-story homes. We remove all debris by hand, flush every downspout to confirm flow, and inspect for damage or sagging. Gutter brightening and minor repairs available as add-ons. Recommended at least twice per year in North Texas.
Professional window cleaning for every window in your home, inside and out. We clean glass, frames, and sills using purified water and professional squeegee technique for a streak-free finish. Screen cleaning, track detailing, and hard water stain removal available. Second and third floor windows handled safely with water-fed poles.
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Get a Free Quote (945) 275-8031Every exterior cleaning job follows a consistent process for quality results.
We inspect gutters, windows, and exterior surfaces to identify buildup, damage, and access requirements for your home.
We protect landscaping, set up safe access for multi-story work, and stage equipment to minimize disruption.
Gutters are cleared by hand and flushed. Windows are cleaned with purified water and professional squeegees for streak-free results.
We walk the property with you, confirm every gutter flows and every window sparkles, and address any remaining areas.
North Texas homeowners face a foundation risk that most other regions do not: expansive clay soil that moves dramatically based on moisture levels — and clogged gutters that feed that movement directly.
The soil beneath most North Fort Worth homes is dominated by montmorillonite clay, the same expansive soil type geologists classify as “shrink-swell” because of how dramatically it changes volume with moisture content. When dry, montmorillonite contracts and hardens. When wet, it swells — sometimes expanding by 10 percent or more in volume. This movement is not dangerous when it happens uniformly across the entire soil mass beneath a foundation. The problem is that gutter overflow creates highly localized saturation: the soil directly below the overflow point absorbs water rapidly while soil three feet away remains comparatively dry. The resulting differential — one side of the foundation resting on swollen soil, the other on contracted soil — creates the lateral stress that causes differential settling.
The warning signs build gradually. Doors and windows that previously closed smoothly begin to stick or gap at the corners as the frame shifts. Hairline cracks appear in brick mortar joints, particularly in diagonal lines running from corners of window and door openings. Interior floors develop subtle slopes measurable with a level. Gaps open between walls and ceilings. By the time these symptoms appear, the settlement process is already advanced. Foundation repair in the DFW area averages $4,200 to $12,000 for a residential pier installation, with complex cases or larger homes reaching $18,000 or more. Engineering reports, permits, and landscaping restoration add to that total.
Professional gutter cleaning twice a year runs $200 to $550 for a typical North Fort Worth home depending on linear footage and number of stories. That investment — maintained annually — eliminates the localized saturation cycles that drive differential settling. It also protects fascia boards, which rot when clogged gutters hold standing water against the wood for weeks at a time, and soffits, which absorb moisture from overflowing gutters and become entry points for insects and moisture infiltration. Replacing rotted fascia and soffit on a standard two-story home runs $1,500 to $4,000 installed. The math is straightforward: pay $300 to $550 per year for gutter cleaning, or risk $4,200 to $12,000 in foundation repairs and thousands more in fascia and soffit replacement within a decade of neglect.
Understanding the annual investment in exterior maintenance — and what deferred maintenance actually costs — helps homeowners make smarter decisions about how and when to schedule service.
A complete exterior cleaning maintenance program for a typical two-story North Fort Worth home breaks down as follows. Gutter cleaning twice per year runs $150 to $275 per visit, totaling $300 to $550 annually. Professional window washing two to three times per year — once after spring pollen, once in summer or fall, and optionally once before the holidays — runs $150 to $275 per visit for a 25 to 35 window home, totaling $300 to $825 annually. Gutter brightening, which restores the exterior face of aluminum gutters to like-new appearance, is typically done once every two years and runs $150 to $400 depending on linear footage. Amortized annually, that adds $75 to $200 to the maintenance budget. Total annual investment for a complete exterior cleaning program: $675 to $1,575 per year, or roughly $56 to $131 per month.
Compare that to deferred maintenance costs. Foundation repair from differential settling caused by gutter overflow averages $4,200 to $12,000 in DFW. Window replacement for double-hung vinyl units runs $300 to $1,200 per window installed, and hard water etching that goes untreated for years can permanently damage Low-E coated glass beyond professional restoration, forcing replacement. Fascia and soffit repair from water-rotted wood runs $1,500 to $4,000. A homeowner who defers five years of exterior maintenance saves $3,375 to $7,875 in cleaning costs — and risks $8,000 to $18,000 or more in repair costs when the compounding damage finally demands attention.
Bundling services with CARE improves the economics further. Our Full Curb Appeal Package combines house washing with gutter cleaning and window washing in a single visit, saving $50 off individual service pricing. Homeowners who add full-service lawn maintenance in the same scheduling window reduce the number of service visits per year, lowering the disruption to your schedule while keeping every exterior surface maintained. We serve homeowners across Fort Worth, Keller, Southlake, Trophy Club, Roanoke, Colleyville, and surrounding communities. Call (945) 275-8031 to build a maintenance schedule that protects your home and fits your annual budget.
Timing matters in North Texas. Each season brings specific challenges that affect your gutters, windows, and exterior surfaces differently.
Peak pollen season coats windows. Live oaks drop leaves in spring, not fall, clogging gutters. Schedule gutter cleaning after leaf drop and window washing after pollen subsides in late April or May. This is our highest-demand season.
Heat accelerates algae and mildew on exterior surfaces. Windows accumulate dust from dry conditions. Gutters stay relatively clear but should be checked before monsoon storms. Good time for window washing.
Peak gutter cleaning season. Pecans drop heavy debris starting in October. Elms and other deciduous trees follow in November. Schedule gutter cleaning in late November or early December after the majority of leaf drop is complete.
Lowest demand for exterior cleaning means easier scheduling and potential off-season discounts. Post-fall gutter cleanup, pre-spring window washing, and general exterior maintenance are all smart winter investments.
CARE cleaned our gutters and every downspout is flowing perfectly. They even showed me photos of the debris they removed. Very thorough and professional crew.
The window washing made an incredible difference. Every window inside and out, frames wiped, tracks cleaned. Our home feels so much brighter. Great value for the price.
We bundled gutter cleaning and window washing with a house wash. Saved $50 and the entire exterior looks brand new. CARE is the only company we call now.
Most residential exterior cleaning jobs in North Fort Worth are priced per job for gutters and per window for glass. We price by the job, not by the hour, so you know your total before we start.
| Service | Starting Price | Average Range |
|---|---|---|
| Gutter Cleaning (1-Story) | $100 | $100 – $200 |
| Gutter Cleaning (2-Story) | $150 | $150 – $275 |
| Gutter Brightening | $1.00/LF | $1.00 – $2.00/LF |
| Window Washing (Exterior) | $5/window | $5 – $15/window |
| Window Washing (Int + Ext) | $8/window | $8 – $20/window |
| Screen Cleaning | $2/screen | $2 – $5/screen |
| Hard Water Stain Removal | $5/window | $5 – $15/window |
Prices reflect typical residential jobs in the North Fort Worth area. Final pricing depends on home size, number of stories, window count, and accessibility. transparent pricing → or see the gutter cleaning cost guide.
Exterior cleaning delivers the best value when combined with our other services. Pair gutter cleaning and window washing with a house wash or Fort Worth driveway washing for a complete exterior transformation in a single visit. Add warm-season lawn care program for total curb appeal restoration from the street to the roofline.
We publish our prices because you deserve to know what things cost before you call. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. Check our published service rates or the detailed cost guide library.
Full Curb Appeal Package saves $50 when you combine pressure washing, gutter cleaning, and window washing. Neighbors who book together each get $25 off their service.
Set up recurring exterior cleaning on a schedule that matches North Texas seasons. We handle the scheduling so your home stays maintained year-round without you having to remember to call.
Full Curb Appeal Package — one visit, complete transformation.
Build Your PackageKnowing what is hanging off your fascia matters before anyone climbs a ladder. North Texas homes run a wider gutter mix than most regions because of the swing between 105°F summers, sudden 50-degree winter drops, and pecan-heavy neighborhoods that punish undersized systems. The size, profile, and metal on your house all change how often it needs cleaning, how it should be flushed, and what a fair replacement quote looks like in Tarrant and Denton counties.
Builder-grade tract homes from Fort Worth to Frisco almost always ship with 5-inch K-style aluminum because it is cheap and clears the IRC minimum. Custom builds, ranches near big oaks, and anything with a steep multi-gable roof generally need 6-inch. Older Fairmount, Ryan Place, and Arlington Heights homes sometimes still carry half-round, and small commercial sites on Camp Bowie or Hulen run box gutters that need a totally different cleaning approach.
The 5-inch K-style is the default profile on roughly 80 percent of DFW residential homes built after 1995. It carries about 5,520 square feet of roof drainage in a typical 1-inch-per-hour rainfall, which covers most single-story homes in Saginaw, Burleson, and Mansfield. The decorative front face mimics crown molding so it blends with brick and stone fascias common across Tarrant County.
Homes with two-story elevations, steep 8/12-or-greater roof pitches, or large pecan and live oak canopies should run 6-inch K-style. The larger trough handles roughly 40 percent more water and clogs less often during the spring catkin shed. Homes in Westover Hills, Tanglewood, and along the Trinity bluff are the most common upgrade candidates we see.
Half-round gutters are smooth U-shaped troughs hung from external brackets, common on pre-1950 homes in Fairmount, Mistletoe Heights, and Park Hill. They drain efficiently and look correct on Tudor and Craftsman architecture. They cost more to clean because they require gentle hand removal of debris rather than a scoop, and the bracket spacing limits ladder placement.
Seamless gutters are roll-formed on a truck on your driveway from a single coil, eliminating mid-run joints that leak. Sectional gutters come in 10-foot pre-cut pieces and have a joint every ten feet. In DFW heat cycles, sectional joints usually fail at 8 to 12 years; seamless runs commonly last 25-plus years before any seal work. Replacement runs $4–8 per linear foot for sectional aluminum and $6–12 per linear foot for seamless aluminum.
Material choice in DFW is dictated by UV intensity, the freeze-thaw whiplash that hits six to ten times a winter, and summer humidity rolling in from the Gulf. Not every metal that works in Colorado survives here, and one popular option does not belong on a Fort Worth house at all.
Aluminum is the dominant gutter material across North Texas. It does not rust, holds enamel paint well through UV exposure, and lasts 20 to 30 years before pitting. .032-gauge is the minimum we recommend for DFW — anything thinner dents during hail. Replacement runs $4–8 per linear foot for sectional, $6–12 per linear foot for seamless.
Galvanized steel is stronger than aluminum and resists ladder dents, but the zinc coating eventually fails and rust starts at every cut joint and screw point. In DFW humidity, expect visible rust at the seams within 8 to 12 years and full replacement at 15 to 20. They are still a fair choice for properties with heavy ladder traffic but require annual inspection of every fastener.
Vinyl gutters are the cheapest option on the shelf, but they should not go on a North Texas home. Sustained 100-plus degree afternoons make the plastic brittle, joints crack within three to five summers, and a single hailstorm can shatter entire runs. We routinely replace vinyl that failed during its first August in Fort Worth. Skip it.
Copper is the premium option with a 50-plus year service life, full immunity to rust, and a patina that ages to a deep green. You see them on custom builds in Westover Hills, historic restorations in Ryan Place, and high-end Tudor remodels. Replacement runs $25–40 per linear foot installed. Cleaning requires non-abrasive technique because heavy scraping marks the metal.
The standard “twice a year” rule for gutters and “every six months” for windows is a national average. North Texas is not the national average. Pecan trees, hard water, freeway corridors, and west-facing afternoon sun all push your cleaning frequency well above the textbook number. Use the factors below to set a schedule that actually matches your property.
Most North Texas homes need three gutter cleanings per year rather than the standard two. Tree species in your yard, what is being built within a quarter mile, and the geometry of your roof all change the math.
Pecan trees drop in three distinct waves: catkins in April and May, small twigs and husks through summer storms, and a heavy leaf-and-shuck shed from October through December. A property with mature pecans inside the drip line of the roof needs three cleanings per year minimum. Skip the fall cleaning and the husks will hold water against your fascia through every winter freeze.
Live oaks shed their old leaves in March and April — exactly when most homeowners are not thinking about gutters. Properties where live oak canopy meets the roof line need a dedicated spring cleaning in addition to standard fall and mid-summer visits, pushing the annual count to three.
Active construction within a quarter mile dumps fine grit and shingle granules into your gutters with every wind shift. The Alliance corridor in north Fort Worth, Northlake, Trophy Club, and the build-out around Walsh Ranch are current hot zones. Homes inside those active radii should add one extra cleaning per year for as long as construction continues.
Micro-mesh guards extend the interval between cleanings to roughly 18 to 24 months, but they still need an annual top-rinse because pollen and pecan catkins cake the surface. Foam-insert guards trap moisture against the trough and shorten the useful life of aluminum — we do not recommend them in North Texas. Reverse-curve guards work in light-debris yards but fail under heavy oak load.
Window cleaning frequency in DFW is driven by what your glass is exposed to. A house off a quiet cul-de-sac in Colleyville and a house facing a feeder road off 287 do not belong on the same schedule, even if they were built the same year.
Homes within a quarter mile of US-287, I-35W, Beach Street, or Highway 377 collect a fine layer of brake dust, diesel particulate, and tire rubber on every pane. That film is acidic and etches glass over time. Road-facing windows on these properties should be cleaned quarterly rather than the standard every six months.
Tarrant County water frequently runs 250-plus TDS. Every drop of sprinkler overspray or storm splash leaves a mineral ring that cures into the glass within 48 hours of dry heat. Properties on well water need professional restoration cleaning twice as often, and you should never let mineral haze sit through a full DFW summer without treatment.
Misaligned spray heads are the single most common cause of mineral spotting we see in North Texas. A head throwing onto first-floor glass three times a week through a DFW summer will produce visible etching by August. The fix is two-part: redirect the head and add the affected windows to a quarterly schedule until the etched layer is restored.
West-facing windows take the worst of DFW — late-afternoon sun that bakes dust into a hazy film, wind-driven grit off open pasture in west Fort Worth, and the most aggressive UV exposure on any sealants and gaskets. West elevations typically need cleaning twice as often as the corresponding east side of the same house.
When you hire an exterior cleaning company, you should know what they actually run. Here are the brands North Texas pros trust for windows, gutters, and ladder work.
Unger ErgoTec and Ettore Master squeegees with high-grade rubber blades are the industry standard for streak-free results. Replaceable rubber lasts 30 to 60 windows before needing replacement. Pro window cleaners change blades far more often than amateurs.
Tucker, Unger nLITE, and Gardiner carbon-fiber water-fed poles with deionized water systems clean second- and third-story windows from the ground — safer than ladders and faster. Spotless-rinse technology eliminates the need for squeegee on exterior glass.
Deionization (DI) tank systems remove mineral content from tap water for spot-free rinsing. CR Spotless (residential) and IPC Eagle (commercial) are the dominant brands. DFW hard water leaves spots without DI — this equipment is non-negotiable for pro window cleaners.
Unger ErgoTec and Sorbo strip washers with microfiber sleeves apply soap to glass before squeegee. T-bars hold the washer at adjustable angles for tall windows. Combination tool reduces fatigue and speeds up production work.
SkyVac Atom, GutterMaxx, and Gardiner gutter vacuum systems clean gutters from the ground using a 30+ foot extension wand and HEPA-filtered vacuum head. Eliminates ladder time and roof-walking. Increasingly common on commercial buildings and multi-story residential.
Werner aluminum extension ladders and Little Giant articulating multi-position ladders. OSHA Type IA (300 lb) commercial-grade. The platform 2-foot stand-off attachments protect gutter edges and reduce damage during cleaning.
Premium micro-mesh gutter guard systems. LeafFilter is consumer-installed franchise; Gutter Stuff and Raptor are professional-install. Stainless steel mesh blocks debris while allowing water flow. The good gutter guards (not foam, not solid covers).
3/8 inch flexible drain augers and downspout flushing wands clear blocked downspouts that hand-cleaning cannot reach. Combined with high-pressure water flush, restores full drainage. Critical step that low-end gutter services skip.
Glass Gleam 4 and Glass Gleam Concentrate are pro window-cleaning concentrates. For lighter use, plain Joy or Dawn dish soap at 1 tablespoon per gallon works fine. The right detergent leaves no residue and increases squeegee glide.
Hard water stain and lime-scale removers for severe glass spotting. One Restore is a strong acid-based cleaner; Bio-Clean is a milder paste-style restorer. Used when DI water rinse alone cannot lift mineral deposits.
Same SH solution used in soft washing, applied to oxidized aluminum gutters at 0.5 to 1.5 percent concentration. Removes the chalky black streaks (called “tiger stripes”) that develop on white gutters within 3 to 5 years. Gutter brightening adds $1.50 per linear foot to standard cleaning.
Polishing compound used with a felt buffing pad to restore severely etched glass. Removes mineral etching that has bonded to the glass surface. Last resort before glass replacement — restores 80 to 95 percent of clarity in most cases.
A working vocabulary helps you compare quotes, ask better questions, and recognize when a contractor knows what they are doing. Here are the exterior cleaning terms that matter most.
Rubber-bladed tool used to remove soapy water from glass in a single stroke. The signature tool of professional window cleaning. Quality squeegees with replaceable rubber blades produce streak-free finishes that paper towel and Windex cannot match.
Microfiber or T-bar tool that applies soapy water to glass before squeegee removes it. Combined with squeegee, the strip-washer-and-squeegee method is what professionals use — and what produces visibly different results from spray-bottle cleaning.
Carbon-fiber extension pole with brush head and water delivery from a deionization tank or RO system. Cleans windows up to 70 feet from the ground. Eliminates the need for ladders on second- and third-story exterior glass.
Tap water with mineral content removed via DI resin tank or reverse osmosis system. Dries spot-free without squeegee — required for water-fed pole cleaning. DFW tap water is too mineral-heavy to dry without spotting.
Mineral deposits from sprinklers, lime, and calcium that bond to glass over time. Surface-level deposits wipe off; etched mineral burns require chemical removal with EaCo Chem or cerium oxide compound. Severe etching can require glass replacement.
Deep cleaning of slider window tracks where dirt, debris, and dead insects accumulate. Includes vacuum, brush, and detailed wipe of the track interior. Often skipped but transforms the appearance of older sliding doors and windows.
The vertical pipe that carries water from gutter to ground or drainage system. Most home water-damage issues originate at clogged or improperly directed downspouts. Flushing each downspout is part of every CARE gutter cleaning.
The vertical wood or composite board behind the gutter that the gutter is mounted to. Fascia rot from clogged-gutter overflow is one of the most common and expensive consequences of poor gutter maintenance. Replacement runs $20 to $40 per linear foot installed.
The horizontal underside of the roof eave between fascia and exterior wall. Soffit damage from gutter overflow leads to attic ventilation problems and pest entry. Often discovered during gutter cleaning — pros report damage before it becomes structural.
Metal flashing at the edge of a roof that directs water into the gutter rather than behind the fascia. Building codes in DFW require drip edge on all new roofs. Older homes built before 2000 often lack drip edge and develop early fascia rot.
The downward angle of a gutter run toward the downspout. Proper pitch is 1/4 inch per 10 feet. Insufficient pitch causes water to pool and overflow. CARE checks pitch on every job and reports gutters that need repitching.
Black vertical streaks on white gutters from electro-static binding of pollen, road dust, and oxidized paint binders. Removed by gutter brightening (sodium hypochlorite + acid wash). Adds $1.50 per linear foot to standard gutter cleaning.
Industrial-grade extension ladder rated for 300 pound load. Required for commercial work. Werner and Little Giant Type IA ladders are what professional exterior cleaners use — not the residential Type II/III ladders sold at home-improvement stores.
U-shaped attachment at the top of an extension ladder that grips the gutter from outside, preventing damage to the gutter and providing 18 to 24 inches of clearance from the wall. Required equipment for legitimate gutter cleaning crews.
OSHA-mandated ladder safety rule: always maintain three of four contact points (two hands plus one foot, or two feet plus one hand) when on a ladder. Pro crews enforce this; rushed amateur work skips it and produces falls.
Hand removal of gutter debris into bags and disposal at landfill or yard-waste facility. The alternative — blowing debris off the roof or leaving it on the lawn — is what cheap gutter services do. Reputable companies always bag and haul.
Exterior cleaning is one part of our full curb appeal restoration system. We also offer professional pressure washing for driveways, siding, fences, decks, and roofs, plus complete Bermuda and St. Augustine lawn care including mowing, fertilization, aeration, and weed control. Round it out with lawn pest control for chinch bug, grub, fire ant, and brown patch protection (2027 waitlist now open). Every service we offer is built to work together.
House washing, pressure washing for concrete driveways, fence staining, deck refinishing, and roof cleaning. The foundation of exterior home maintenance.
Mowing and edging, fertilization, aeration, weed control, and mulching. Complete ground-level curb appeal.
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