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Bubbles Window Washing & Gutter Cleaning
4.6(
1,060
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They do an excellent job. Our gutters were all clean and clear! Very professional and polite and considerate of our home. We've used them several years now."
Residential Home Pressure Washing
Residential Interior & Exterior Window Cleaning
A Bubbles technician cleaning the exterior windows of a commercial building.
Residential Gutter Cleaning
Pressure washing residential walkway

+70

Response time11 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.8(
207
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was great! Roof, gutters, and windows all done and couldnâ t be happier. Lauren the production coordinator was very very nice and helped get everything scheduled and the rest of the production team of mike, devan, and Walter were all very kind and professional."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Garcia's Repairs
4.8(
48
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Garcia was a great handyman, a one man machine in getting repairs and roof work done in a professional and timely manner. I appreciate the job he did in helping restore the fascia at my parents home and not damaging the gutters and putting them back, making sure to clean everything up as well. Will consider him for other work in the future."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for gutters & downspouts cleaning service projects in Chicago, IL

You’ll want to clean gutters once or twice a year—in early spring and again in fall—to keep water flowing and avoid pricey leaks. Homes tucked beneath tall trees or hit with heavy debris may need two to four visits instead. Staying on schedule protects your roof, siding, and foundation from costly water damage.

Even with gutter guards, plan on an occasional cleaning—just not as often as homes without guards. Installing gutter guards blocks leaves, but grit and shingle granules still slip through and pile up over time. A quick sweep keeps water moving and stops overflow that can damage your roof or foundation.

Watch for overflowing water, slow or silent downspouts, sagging sections, or debris peeking over the gutter edge. You might also spot water stains, weeds, or an increasing number of ants in certain areas. Any of these red flags means it’s time to call a gutter cleaning pro for service before minor clogs turn into major leaks.

Skip cleanings for too long and gutters overflow, sending water under shingles, down siding, and toward the foundation. The result can be mold, rotted fascia, basement leaks, and repair bills that dwarf the price of a quick cleaning. It can also mean that future cleanings will be more expensive as it will take pros longer to deep clean gutters that are full of heavy debris. Staying on schedule saves money and headaches.

Plan on gutter cleaning service to take an average of one hour for an average single-story home and two to three hours for taller houses. Add extra time if gutter guards need to come off or clogs are packed in. Pros work methodically, clearing every linear foot so water can flow freely again.

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