It’s still warm and sunny. Why worry about cleaning your gutters now? Who wants to think about rain and chores when it’s so nice outside? It’s easy to push it off. But here’s the real deal in Seattle: the weather changes fast. Storms can arrive suddenly—and they bring heavy rain. If your gutters and downspouts are clogged, you can face serious problems like: Roof leaks Siding damage Flooded basements Cracks in your foundation