Gutter Cleaning & Exterior Repairs Greenville, Greer & Simpsonville

Usually in late fall, once most leaves are down, and in late spring, after the pine pollen. Upstate leaves mostly fall from mid-November into December, and oaks tend to drop last. Clemson Extension says pine pollen season runs from late March through April, and oak tassels fall in spring too. That puts the spring cleaning in late April or May. A house under big oaks may need a second fall cleaning in December.

Twice a year is the common advice for most houses, once in late fall and once in late spring. The trees around a house can change that. Pines and big hardwoods drop more needles and leaves, so houses under them may need an extra cleaning. Any gutter that overflows in a hard rain needs a look, whatever the month.

It depends on the house. The number of stories, the length of the gutters and how full they are all change the price. How hard they are to reach and any repairs they need matter too. We come out, look at the job and give you a detailed quote, and the estimate is free.

Usually because of the downspout, the slope or the size of the gutter. A downspout or one of its elbows can be blocked while the gutter above it is clear, and the water backs up. Gutters should slope toward their downspouts, so one that sags or tilts the wrong way holds water and spills over. On a large or steep roof, a downpour can also send water faster than a small gutter can carry it.

Press on it with a screwdriver. Sound wood feels firm, while rotted wood feels soft or spongy and lets the tip sink in with little effort. Rot usually starts where water sits, so check the fascia behind the gutters and the bottoms of door and window trim. Other signs are paint that peels or bubbles in one spot, dark stains, wood that splits or crumbles, and joints opening or caulk pulling away. A gutter that's come loose from the house can mean the fascia behind it is soft.

Yes, on mild afternoons. OSI, a caulk maker, says its Quad Max sealant, the surface and the air must all be above 40°F. The surface also has to be free of frost and water. NOAA's records for the Greenville-Spartanburg airport show about two of every three days from December through February reaching 50°F. Painting over the new caulk may have to wait for a warmer day, since each paint has its own temperature limits.

It can, if the pressure is too high for the wall. For fiber cement, James Hardie advises staying under 1,500 psi with wide fan tips at least 6 feet from the wall. LP says to avoid pressure washers on LP SmartSide. Sto's limit for its EIFS (synthetic stucco) is 500 psi. Parex sets the same limit on its EIFS and stucco finishes, with the nozzle at least 2 feet from the wall. Hardie also says damage from improper cleaning may not be covered by its warranty.

In the Upstate, pine pollen season is usually over by the end of April. Clemson Extension says it runs from late March through April. Wash the house and deck after it's done, and let the wood dry. Then stain on a dry stretch with nights near 50°F, which normally arrive in late April. Cabot, a stain maker, puts the ideal range at 50°F to 80°F, with no rain expected for 24 hours.

Yes. Across the Upstate, we work for apartment communities, HOAs, hotels, stores and offices, inside and out. Outside, that means exterior repaints, caulking and waterproofing, and EIFS, stucco and facade work. Inside, it means unit turns and common areas in apartments, and guest rooms, corridors and lobbies in hotels.