Why September Is the Best Time to Schedule Gutter Cleaning

September is the ideal time to prepare your property for fall and winter. Cleaning gutters before leaves and heavy rains arrive helps prevent clogs, water damage, and costly repairs. For property owners and managers, this early step in seasonal maintenance is one of the most impactful ways to protect assets and reduce risk.

Stay Ahead of Fall Debris

By mid to late fall, gutters quickly fill with leaves, twigs, and debris from surrounding trees. If left unchecked, this buildup blocks downspouts and forces rainwater to overflow, collecting around foundations, windows, and rooflines. Scheduling gutter cleaning inSeptember ensures your drainage system is clear and ready before the heaviest leaf fall begins.

Prevent Structural Damage

Clogged gutters aren’t just unsightly, they’re dangerous.Standing water can warp siding, rot fascia boards, and seep into basements or crawl spaces. Over time, these issues can turn into expensive repairs. Cleaning gutters early keeps water moving away from your building, preserving structural integrity and avoiding unnecessary costs.

Reduce Pest and Mold Risks

Damp, debris-filled gutters create an ideal environment form old growth, insects, and even rodents. By cleaning them out early in the season, you disrupt these breeding grounds and make your property less attractive to unwanted pests before colder months drive them indoors.

Minimize Winter Hazards

Blocked gutters can freeze in winter, leading to ice dams that trap water on your roof and increase the risk of leaks. A September cleaning helps minimize ice buildup and reduces the chance of emergency repairs during freezing conditions.

Protect Your Portfolio With Lessen

For operators managing large single family or multifamily portfolios, Lessen makes it easy to stay ahead of seasonal maintenance. Through our trusted professional network and One by Lessen™ platform, we manage the scheduling, coordination, and quality control needed to complete gutter cleaning on time and at scale. The result: fewer risks, fewer costly surprises, and greater confidence heading into fall and winter.

Partner with Lessen today to schedule gutter cleaning and ensure your properties are protected before the season shifts.

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