Gutter clearing in Cambridge & surrounding villages
Mature trees across Cambridge and its villages fill gutters every autumn. We clear gutters, and the tops of the downpipes, on homes in Cambridge and the surrounding villages, so rainwater drains away instead of spilling down your walls.
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How we do it
Gutters are cleared from the ground with a gutter vac: a powerful vacuum on a long, lightweight pole that sucks out leaves, moss and silt, with no ladders against your guttering. We clear the full run at the front and back of the house, and clear the top of each downpipe, which is where blockages usually form. Garages, porches and extensions can be included.
We do not clear gutters that have gutter hedgehogs (brush guards) fitted inside them.
Late autumn, once the leaves have come down, is the most popular time. It is also worth booking as soon as you see water spilling over the edge in the rain.
What is included
- Front and rear gutters cleared with a gutter vac
- Leaves, moss and silt removed
- Tops of downpipes cleared, where blockages usually form
- Garage, porch and extension gutters on request
What we need from you: Access to a power socket to run the gutter vac.
Getting a quote
1. Send your photos
Tap the WhatsApp button. Add your address, postcode and email to the message, then attach photos of:
- The front and back of the house, showing the roofline
- Any garage, porch or extension
- Where the water overflows, if you know
2. Get an accurate price
We look at your photos and reply with an accurate price for your property. No visit needed.
3. We book you in
We will confirm the soonest possible date with you. We work in area-based rounds and message you one to three days before we come. For window cleaning, we add you to a regular round.
No WhatsApp? Email your photos to millerservicescambridge@gmail.com.
Where we offer gutter clearing
Gutter clearing is available in all of these places. If you are nearby and not listed, send us a message anyway.
- Cambridge
- Cherry Hinton
- Trumpington
- Histon
- Impington
- Girton
- Milton
- Fen Ditton
- Teversham
- Fulbourn
- Grantchester
- Coton
- Madingley
- Barton
- Comberton
- Great Shelford
- Little Shelford
- Stapleford
- Sawston
- Whittlesford
- Duxford
- Harston
- Hauxton
- Haslingfield
- Oakington
- Longstanton
- Bar Hill
- Dry Drayton
- Cottenham
- Rampton
- Landbeach
- Waterbeach
- Willingham
- Linton
- Stow cum Quy
- Bottisham
- Swaffham Prior
- Burwell
- Exning
- Newmarket
- Stetchworth
- Burrough Green
- Balsham
- Great Chesterford
- Fowlmere
- Hardwick
- Orwell
- Babraham
- Great Abington
- Little Abington
- Pampisford
- Hinxton
- Ickleton
- Thriplow
- Newton
- Foxton
- Shepreth
- Barrington
- Little Wilbraham
- Great Wilbraham
- Six Mile Bottom
- West Wratting
- Dullingham
- Lode
- Swaffham Bulbeck
- Fordham
Gutter clearing: common questions
How often should gutters be cleared?
Once a year for most homes, ideally in late autumn after the leaves have fallen. Homes close to trees may need their gutters cleared twice a year.
Do you need anything from me?
Yes, access to a power socket to run the gutter vac. An outside socket is ideal. If the nearest one is indoors, let us know when you book so someone can be in on the day.
How do you clear gutters without a ladder?
We use a gutter vac: a high-powered vacuum on a long pole, operated from the ground. It lifts leaves, moss and silt straight out of the gutter, which is safer than working from a ladder.
Can you clear gutters that have gutter hedgehogs in them?
No. We do not clear gutters with gutter hedgehogs (brush guards) fitted. If you are not sure whether you have them, mention it when you send your photos.
Do you clear the downpipes?
We clear the top of each downpipe, which is where blockages normally form.
How can I tell if my gutters are blocked?
The usual signs are water spilling over the edge when it rains, damp patches or green staining on the wall below, plants growing out of the gutter, or a downpipe that stays dry during rain.
Is gutter clearing the same as gutter cleaning?
No. Gutter clearing removes what is inside the gutter so water can flow. Cleaning the outside of the gutters, fascias and soffits is a separate service that removes dirt and green staining from the plastic.
More services in Cambridge
Window cleaning
Regular cleans every month or every two months, or a one-off when you need it.
Conservatory roof cleaning
Moss, algae and green film cleared from glass and polycarbonate roofs.
Gutter, fascia & soffit cleaning
The outsides of your gutters, fascias and soffits scrubbed clean.
Solar panel cleaning
Dirt, droppings and lichen cleared so panels get full sunlight.
Pressure washing
Driveways, patios, paths and decking cleared of moss, weeds and algae.