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LeafFilter Gutter Protection
3.8(
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Serving Fort Madison, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"Do not recommend. I signed a work order with Leaf Filter Gutter Protection for a rental house, total cost $8872. No deposit was required because the salesman, James Hartup, stated the company had no debt & did not require a deposit. There was severe weather on the day of installation including thunderstorms, hail, strong winds, & tornado warnings & I did not expect the installation to occur, but it was installed during the storms and in the dark. The installation was very disappointing. There were places where the gutters were uneven, there was a downspout that was not replaced (rusty and dirty), & the installers left a mess of roof pieces & gutter gunk in the yard. I told Leaf Filter I did not have time to deal with them since they didn?t complete the work correctly the first time. A field trainer was sent to the house to repair the mistakes, but he did not do it. I requested the cost of the unreplaced downspout be removed from the invoice and paid it."
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FAQs for gutters & downspouts cleaning service projects in Fort Madison, IA

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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