Residential Gutter Cleaning

TRC Pressure Washing has been specializing in gutter cleaning for 16+ years. We have all the proper equipment and knowledge to handle any size gutter cleaning safely. Leave climbing ladders and getting on roofs to the professionals. Our technicians provide safe gutter cleaning to the gutters and downspouts to ensure proper flow of water throughout the gutters. We are fully insured, so put your mind at ease knowing that the gutter cleaning is being cleaned by professional, trained technicians.

Keep Your Home Safe and Dry with Professional Gutter Cleaning

Trusted Gutter and Roof Maintenance by TRC Pressure Washing

Your gutters have one critical job: to channel thousands of gallons of rainwater away from your roof, walls, and foundation. When leaves, twigs, pine needles, and asphalt shingle debris clog your gutters, that water has nowhere to go.

At TRC Pressure Washing, we provide thorough, mess-free gutter clearing to ensure your home stays fully protected from water damage.

Types of Gutter Cleaning

• Gutter cleaning for leaves and debris
• Exterior gutter cleaning – Removes organic growth or green and black algae
• Exterior gutter brightening – Removes black oxidation “tiger stripes”

Commercial Gutter Cleaning

TRC Pressure Washing provides gutter cleaning business and commercial properties. Apartment complexes, store fronts, businesses and warehouses are our main customers. Well maintained and clean gutters will last longer and prevent water damage issues due to overflow of gutters and ensure water is properly being drained away from the building’s structure.

Benefits of Gutter Cleaning

Prevents Water Damage

Gutter systems are designed to channel water runoff from the roof and direct water away from the building or structure. Clogged gutters will cause water to pool around the base of the home or building and cause damage to the structure.

Keep Insects and Animals Away From Gutters

Sticks, leaves and other waste accumulated in the gutters can provide an environment for nesting areas for birds, and insects which will clog up the gutters leading to more issues.

Extends the Life of Your Gutters

When gutters get full of debris, sticks and leaves and are not properly cleaned out, this will cause an accumulation of weight that sits in the gutters. It is crucial to get gutters cleaned before winter so the weight of the debris and water doesn’t freeze. This can cause ice dams, and more potential issues over time. The gutters will slowly be pulled away from the roof line over time, shortening the life span of the gutters.

Protects Landscaping

Gutter systems protect landscaping near the home from getting damaged by heavy flow of rain water rolling off the roof, and keeps the ground from getting disturbed.

Exterior Gutter Cleaning

Exterior gutter cleaning is included in our house washing package!

Exterior gutter cleaning removes organic growth or green and black algae from the outside of the gutters, helping improve the overall appearance of your home.

Exterior Gutter Brightening

Restore the Shine to Your Home with Professional Gutter Brightening

When homeowners think about gutter cleaning, they usually think about scooping out leaves from the inside. But what about the outside?

Over time, your gutters develop ugly, vertical black stripes. These aren’t just regular dirt stains—they are a chemical reaction known in the pressure washing industry as “tiger striping”. Standard pressure washing or soap won’t remove them.

At TRC Pressure Washing, we offer professional gutter brightening to erase these stains, not the paint, and make your gutters look brand new again.

Why Do Gutters Get Those Ugly Black Stripes?

The dark vertical lines on the outside of your gutters are caused by a process called electrostatic bonding.

As water runs off your asphalt roof, it carries microscopic particles of tar, pollution, and roof runoff. When this moisture evaporates off the lip of the gutter, these particles literally bond to the aluminum surface at a molecular level. Because it is a chemical bond, standard pressure washing cannot blast it away without destroying the paint.

The Benefits of Gutter Brightening

1. Erases “Tiger Striping” Completely

TRC Pressure Washing uses specialized, eco-friendly cleaning solutions specifically formulated to break the electrostatic bond. We gently break down the pollutants and wipe away the stripes, revealing the clean, original white or colored aluminum underneath.

2. Drastically Boosts Your Curb Appeal

Your gutters act like a frame around your home. You can have a perfectly clean roof and spotless siding, but dirty, striped gutters will make the whole house look aged. Gutter brightening provides that crisp, “just-painted” look that makes your home pop.

3. Saves Money on Costly Replacements

Many Mid-Michigan homeowners mistake tiger striping for permanent rust or paint damage and assume they need to spend thousands replacing their gutters. Gutter brightening restores the original finish for a fraction of the cost of replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gutter Cleaning

Q: How often should I have my gutters cleaned out in Mid-Michigan?

A: We strongly recommend having your gutters cleaned at least twice a year—once in the spring to clear out maple seeds and oak tassels, and once in the late fall after all the leaves have dropped to prepare your home for freezing winter temperatures.

Q: Do you wash the outside of the gutters during a gutter cleaning?

A: Standard gutter cleaning removes the debris from the inside so water flows properly. If you want the outside of your gutters cleaned to remove ugly black “tiger stripes”, ask us about our specialized Gutter Brightening add-on service!

Services We Offer