Gutter Cleaning and Roof Cleaning Services
Expert Gutter Cleaning, Moss Removal & Roof Care Maintenance for Homeowners, Property Managers and Realtors in the Greater Seattle Area and Eastside
Husser Window and Gutter Cleaning has been providing exceptional quality exterior home cleaning services to residents of the Greater Seattle Area and Eastside since 2007.
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Vicki K., View Ridge
Our roof was in desperate need of having debris and moss removed. Liam and two of his crew did a wonderful job of restoring it to the condition it should be in and did such an admirable cleanup job that you'd never know the big mess they had to deal with. We could not be more pleased with their service. I highly recommend them.
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Gutter Cleaning
Gutter cleaning might seem simple — but protecting your home from water damage takes more than just removing leaves and branches. Gutters and downspouts require the right tools, safe access, and a trained eye to ensure water flows freely and nothing is overlooked.
Whether you have a multi-story roofline, a sprawling ranch home with a torch-down roof & catch system, an older home with fragile seams, or just a gutter system that hasn't been touched in years, we tailor our approach to match your property’s unique needs. We'll take great care with your gutters — and we’ll exceed your expectations with efficiency, and attention to detail.
Inspection & Setup
Our process begins with a thorough, top-to-bottom inspection of your entire gutter and downspout system. Our expert technicians identify existing clogs, potential problem areas, and ensure safe access to the roof, prioritizing your property's integrity and our team's safety.
Debris Removal
We meticulously remove all accumulated leaves, pine needles, and other organic debris from inside your gutters. This vital step is typically done by hand or with specialized tools to ensure gutters are clear without causing damage, preventing clogs that lead to water overflow.
Flow Verification
Once the gutters are clear, we ensure your downspouts are completely free of blockages above ground. We either flush them with water or use high-powered air to dislodge any packed debris, safeguarding your home against costly water damage.
At Husser, our expert gutter cleaning service is a cornerstone of comprehensive exterior maintenance, addressing critical challenges faced by homes across the Greater Seattle Area. We help you preserve your property's structural health, prevent costly water damage, and maintain its pristine condition, year-round.
Save yourself the headache, hassle and costly repairs that come with ignoring your gutters!
Roof Moss Removal
Moss might seem harmless at first — but left untreated, it quietly compromises your roof, holds moisture against your shingles, and accelerates decay. Removing it the right way takes more than just a broom and a Saturday afternoon. It takes the right tools, a gentle touch, and the experience to treat your roof without causing further damage. That’s where we come in.
Whether you’ve got light moss along the eaves or a thick green carpet climbing across your entire roofline, we customize our approach to protect your home while restoring its integrity. You tell us your concerns — and we’ll deliver safe, effective moss removal and treatment with care, attention, and long-term protection in mind.
Moss Assessment
Our process begins with a detailed, on-site inspection of your entire roof. We assess the extent of moss growth, identify any existing roof vulnerabilities, and ensure safe access. This critical first step allows us to tailor the most effective and safest removal strategy for your specific roofing material.
Manual Removal
We meticulously remove moss using specialized tools and techniques, primarily by hand. This gentle approach carefully removes moss buildup without damaging your shingles or compromising your roof's integrity. We take our time and prioritize preserving your roof's lifespan over more common, damaging methods.
Grounds Clean Up
We perform a thorough clean up of the grounds, ensuring no moss is left on your decks, walkways or patios. Our commitment is to leave your property cleaner than we found it. After this, we recommend Gutter Cleaning and Zinc Moss Treatment as essential steps to ensure a complete service.
At Husser, our comprehensive moss management service is a cornerstone of proactive exterior maintenance, addressing critical challenges faced by homes across the Greater Seattle Area. We help you preserve your roof's structural health, prevent costly damage, and maintain its pristine condition.
Extend the life of your roof, boost curb appeal, and ensure the integrity of your home!
Additional Gutter and Roof Cleaning Services
Extend your roof's life with Husser's eco-friendly Sodium Percarbonate Treatment. Designed for the Pacific Northwest climate, our precise application of non-toxic, biodegradable compounds inhibits future moss growth. This professional treatment extends your roof's lifespan, preserving its integrity and health year-round without harming your landscape.
Roof Moss Treatment
Extend your roof's life with Husser's eco-friendly Sodium Percarbonate Treatment. Designed for the Pacific Northwest climate, our precise application of non-toxic, biodegradable compounds inhibits future moss growth. This professional treatment extends your roof's lifespan, preserving its integrity and health year-round without harming your landscape.
Roof Debris Removal
Seattle's trees mean constant roof debris. Husser's professional debris removal safely clears leaves, needles, and organic buildup, preventing moisture traps and shingle damage. This crucial service actively deters moss growth and keeps your gutters flowing, preserving your roof's longevity and protecting your home's entire water management system.
Downspout Cleaning
Ensure proper water drainage with Husser's expert downspout cleaning. We meticulously clear above-ground clogs and debris, guaranteeing water flows freely away from your home. This crucial service prevents damaging overflows, foundation issues, and landscape erosion, safeguarding your property's integrity and value, especially in Seattle's rainy climate.
Annual Maintenance Plans for the Greater Seattle Area and Eastside
In the Pacific Northwest, relying on one-time cleanings or reacting only to visible damage is insufficient to truly protect your roof and gutter system's longevity. Neglecting annual maintenance can lead to hidden issues, accelerated deterioration, and expensive emergency repairs that far outweigh the cost of prevention - like needing to purchase a new roof earlier than expected!
Husser's comprehensive Annual Roof & Gutter Maintenance Plan provides year-round peace of mind and a substantial savings on multiple separate services. Our expert, comprehensive service includes a precise and thorough spot check and partial removal of any new moss regrowth, a full gutter cleaning service, and Sodium Percarbonate chemical treatment. We perform a full status report on the condition of your roof materials and entire gutter system. This proactive approach ensures your roof sheds water efficiently, remains free of damaging growth, and significantly extends the lifespan of your property's most critical defenses.
Annual Roof & Gutter Maintenance Plans start at $550 per year plus applicable city and state tax. Ask our friendly staff about an estimate for your annual service plan.
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Commonly Asked Questions About Gutter and Roof Cleaning from Homeowners in Seattle and the Eastside
What's the average cost for professional gutter cleaning in Seattle?
The average cost for professional gutter cleaning in the Seattle area is a starting point of $200 - $300. However, some properties are definitely outside of that range.
Husser Window and Gutter Cleaning provides a comprehensive, personalized quote for every property before any work begins, so you always know the exact price.
Factors that can affect the final price include:
- Home size (square footage and number of stories)
- Roof type (metal, wood, or tile)
- Density of debris from nearby trees.
What's the difference between Roof Cleaning and Moss Removal?
Roof Cleaning and Moss Removal are very different, but both are necessary. Staggering them is a smart choice to keep your roof in top shape:
- Roof Cleaning is a manual process that involves removing all the debris—leaves, pine needles, and sticks—from your roof's surface. This is done to prevent moisture from getting trapped and causing damage and is recommended every year.
- A gentle Moss Removal is recommended every 4-5 years to eliminate any regrowth that might compromise your roof's integrity over time.
Cleaning your gutters and roof annually - and applying a moss treatment - is the best way to maintain its integrity, and ensures your roof is fully protected and maintains its health year-round.
Can you soft wash my shingle roof?
No. While some companies may use this approach, pressure washing on composite rooftops can easily create hairline cracks and cause long-term, insidious damage to your roof.
Husser Window and Gutter Cleaning never uses power washers on composite roofs, even with low-pressure settings. Husser’s method is designed to protect your property and ensure a safe, effective clean. Instead, they recommend a manual soft scrub method with angled brushes to carefully remove moss and debris.
This approach is designed to:
- Protect the integrity of your roof: By avoiding risky methods, they ensure that no damage is done to your roof.
- Remove only the moss: A slow, effective approach avoids stripping away essential layers of your roofing material.
- Extend the life of your roof: Husser’s gentle, effective methods preserve your roof's lifespan rather than diminish it. The goal is to safely and professionally remove the moss and protect your property from costly damage.
Can you clean a wood/cedar shake roof?
Yes. Husser Window and Gutter Cleaning does clean wood/cedar shake roofs, but only by hand. Even low-pressure washing can force water between the shakes, leading to premature splitting, decay, and irreversible damage.
Husser's method is a precise, time-intensive, dry approach:
- Manual Debris Removal: They carefully use brooms, leaf blowers, and specialized hand tools to gently remove debris, pine needles, and loose moss.
- Protection First: Their primary focus is the preservation of the wood. This non-abrasive approach is specifically designed to avoid scarring the sensitive cedar or forcing water into the shake layers.
This service takes longer than a typical roof cleaning, but the investment is worth it: you receive a safe, effective cleaning that actively extends the life of your wood roof without risking costly damage.
Do you clean metal or concrete roofs?
Husser Window and Gutter Cleaning does clean metal and concrete roofs, and they state that these are the only times they use a soft wash process on a roof. These highly durable materials can withstand water-based cleaning, and soft washing is the safest and most effective method for removing moss, rust, and heavy environmental staining from metal or concrete roofs without causing abrasion or wear.
Husser’s soft wash process involves:
- Customized Solution: Applying a cleaning solution tailored to the specific material (metal or concrete) to safely kill organic growth like moss and algae at the root.
- Low-Pressure Rinse: Rinsing the roof using low-pressure equipment, which is highly effective on these hard surfaces but keeps water from forcing its way into complex joints or underneath flashings.
For any other roofing material (like wood shake or composite shingles), they will use a proprietary manual or dry-cleaning method to ensure maximum material preservation.
Can I just clean my own gutters?
Although it’s ultimately your choice, hiring a professional is recommended as a safer, more effective, and ultimately less costly option in the long run. Hiring Husser Window and Gutter Cleaning saves you the time, the mess, and the physical risk, while guaranteeing a complete and correctly functioning gutter system.
There are Three Main Reasons to Hire a Professional Gutter Cleaner:
1. Safety is Paramount. Gutter cleaning involves working at significant heights on ladders, often on uneven or wet ground. Falls are a major cause of household injury. Husser’s crew is expertly trained, insured, and equipped with the proper safety gear to eliminate that risk for you.
2. It Protects Your Property. Professionals like Husser Window and Gutter Cleaning know how to work around downspouts, flashing, and roofing materials without causing damage. They can clear debris without scraping or bending gutters, and can spot minor issues (like loose joints or damaged seals) before they turn into major leaks.
3. You Get a Complete, Guaranteed Clean: The team at Husser Window and Gutter Cleaning uses specialized tools to ensure all downspouts are fully flushed and cleared of compact, hidden debris. This ensures water flows correctly. Their work is guaranteed, saving you the hassle of climbing a ladder if anything is missed.
What's the best time to clean my gutters in Seattle?
For most homes in the Greater Seattle Area, it’s recommended to schedule a gutter cleaning twice a year: once in the late spring or early summer, and again in the fall before the heavy rains begin. However, homes surrounded by fir trees have unique needs.
Because these trees shed needles year-round, it's highly recommend to schedule a late summer and late fall gutter cleaning schedule to prevent heavy buildup and avoid water damage. Depending on your property's surroundings, shifting these to late summer and late fall or early winter may be the best choice.
Don’t wait for a clog to happen! A proactive service helps homeowners like you prevent costly water damage and keeps your property safe, no matter what kind of foliage is nearby.
How long does a typical gutter cleaning service take?
A typical gutter cleaning service averages 1-3 hours, but every home is different. Larger homes or those with significant debris may take longer.
Husser Window and Gutter Cleaning makes the process hassle-free for you.
- You do not need to be home for the service. Their crews can complete the job entirely from the exterior.
- The technicians at Husser Window and Gutter Cleaning can take before-and-after photos for your records, on request.
The goal is to provide a comprehensive, professional service that you don't have to worry about.
Are you licensed and insured for roof and gutter cleaning in Seattle?
Yes, Husser Window and Gutter Cleaning is a fully licensed and insured contractor in WA State. For your protection and your peace of mind, they're fully licensed and covered with comprehensive liability insurance.
With 18 years of experience and a perfect safety record, you can trust that your home is in safe hands.
Choosing a licensed and insured professional is the best way to ensure your property is protected and the work is done safely and correctly.
Do you offer maintenance plans for gutter cleaning and roof cleaning in Seattle?
Yes, we do! Our comprehensive Annual Roof & Gutter Maintenance Plan provides year-round peace of mind for Seattle and surrounding area homeowners.
Our proactive approach includes:
• Annual Gutter Cleaning: A full, thorough cleaning to ensure your gutters are free of debris.
• Moss Treatment & Spot Removal: Our team performs a spot check and removes any new moss regrowth.
• Free Gutter System Inspection: A full status report on the condition of your roof and entire gutter system.
This plan ensures your roof sheds water efficiently, remains free of damaging growth, and significantly extends the lifespan of your property's most critical defenses.
Annual plans start at $550. Get in touch with our friendly staff today for a free estimate tailored to your home. We can help!
How do you clean make sure the downspouts aren't clogged after cleaning my gutters?
We have a meticulous three-step process to ensure water flows freely from your gutters into the drainage system:
1. Elbow and Roofline Clearance: After manually scooping the main gutter troughs, we target the most common blockage points—the elbows and initial bends near the roofline. We use hand tools, small plumbing augers, and directed hose pressure to physically clear any compacted leaves or debris stuck in these tight areas.
2. Full System Flush: Once the gutter and elbows are clear, we flush the entire system with a steady stream of water to confirm that all channels are running smoothly.
3. Below-Ground Clog Notification: We can clear all debris at the roofline and immediately below, but we cannot clean below-ground drain pipes. If our flush test reveals a slow-draining or backed-up system—indicating a deeper, pre-existing clog (often caused by roots or compressed soil/sludge)—we immediately notify you.
If a deep clog is identified, we will recommend you contact a rooter or specialized drainage professional, ensuring you know exactly where the blockage is located so you can get it fixed quickly.
What's the best time to clean gutters in Seattle?
For most homes in the Greater Seattle Area, it’s recommended to schedule a gutter cleaning twice a year: once in the late spring or early summer, and again in the fall before the heavy rains begin. However, homes surrounded by fir trees have unique needs.
Because these trees shed needles year-round, we highly recommend a late summer and late fall gutter cleaning schedule to prevent heavy buildup and avoid water damage.
Don’t wait for a clog to happen! A proactive service helps homeowners like you prevent costly water damage and keeps your property safe, no matter what kind of foliage is nearby.
Is your moss treatment safe for my yard and my pets?
Husser Window and Gutter Cleaning uses an eco-friendly Sodium Percarbonate solution, which is a biodegradable alternative to harsher chemicals. It is widely considered safe for your roof, landscape, and the environment.
This superior solution is non-toxic and safer for children, pets, gardens, and the delicate Pacific Northwest environment. When you choose Husser Window and Gutter Cleaning, you're protecting your home and helping keep our beautiful city free of unnecessary pollutants.
This environmentally safe, professional treatment is designed to:
- Inhibit moss growth without harming your roof's integrity.
- Break down into naturally occurring compounds that are safe for your plants and small animals.
While the solution is eco-friendly, they recommend keeping pets and small animals away from the work area during the treatment and until the solution is fully dry.