Professional Gutter Cleaning for Gutters, Fascias and Soffits

Gutter cleaning is an exterior clean: washing the visible faces of the gutters, fascias and soffits so the roofline looks fresh. Gutter clearance is about function: emptying leaves, moss and silt out of the run and unblocking downpipes. If your gutters overflow you need clearance; if they look grimy you need cleaning; plenty of homes need both.

Usually a mix of algae, traffic film and grime that rainwater drags down the uPVC over the years, often worst under joints and corners. It will not wash off in the rain, but it does come off with proper cleaning, and removing it is a standard part of every gutter clean Dean does.

Over time white uPVC dulls and yellows as the surface weathers. Brightening is a deeper treatment than a soap-and-water wash, working the oxidised layer of grime off the plastic to bring it back towards its original colour. It is done as part of the roofline clean where the uPVC needs it, and Dean will tell you at the quote stage what result to expect.

Yes. Cleaning the gutter faces on their own would leave bright gutters against dirty boards, which looks worse than not bothering. The fascias and soffits are cleaned along the full run so the whole roofline matches.

There is no fixed rule, because it depends on how sheltered the house is, how close the trees are and how much the look bothers you. Many customers have the roofline cleaned every year or two, often alongside their regular gutter clearance, and some book it before selling a house or after building work.

If the run is full, yes, it makes sense to clear it first, otherwise the next overflow streaks dirty water straight down your freshly cleaned uPVC. Dean checks this at the quote visit and will price the clearance and the clean together so there are no surprises.

No. The methods are chosen to suit each surface, and with around 90% of the work done by hand there is no indiscriminate blasting at the house. Anything delicate near the roofline gets worked around carefully, which is exactly why Dean looks at the property in person before quoting.

A typical house takes a few hours depending on size, access and how heavy the build-up is. A full roofline clean with uPVC brightening takes longer than a light freshen-up. You will get a realistic idea of timing with your quote, and the job is not rushed to squeeze another one in.

Only if access needs unlocking. Otherwise the work happens outside and you can get on with your day. The before and after photos mean you can see exactly what was done even if you were out the whole time.

Yes. Hard-to-reach runs are part of the job around here, with plenty of properties having extensions, dormers and conservatories along the roofline. Dean has the equipment to work over fragile roofs safely, including the specialist vacuum kit used on clearance work for high or awkward runs.

It depends on the length of the roofline, how many storeys the property has, the access and whether uPVC brightening is included. Dean quotes in person after seeing the house, the quote is free, and the price you are given is the price you pay. No hidden charges, no upsell at the top of the ladder.

Yes, before and after photos come with every job. On a roofline clean the difference tends to be dramatic, and the photos show the sections you cannot easily see from ground level, like the tops of the gutters and behind the downpipes.

Deans Gutters covers the Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex border country from a Farnham base, including Godalming, Cranleigh, Haslemere, Liphook, Bordon, Midhurst, Petworth and the surrounding villages. If you are close to any of those, the answer is almost certainly yes; call 07731 311351 to check.

Yes, Deans Gutters is fully insured. Between the insurance, the personal quote visit and the photo record of every job, you know exactly who is working on your house and what they did.