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Gutter Cleaning

Professional Gutter Cleaning& Clearing

Blocked gutters lead to overflowing water, damp walls and rotten fascias. We clear and flush your gutters from the top down — restoring proper drainage and protecting your home across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire & Oxfordshire.

  • From the top down
  • Downpipes flushed
  • Minor repairs
Gutter vacuum clearing leaf litter and moss from the gutter of a home in Buckinghamshire

Gutter Cleaning

Clean Gutters. Protected Property.

Gutters are easy to forget — until they overflow. We clear leaves, moss and debris, flush the downpipes, and check the roofline so rainwater drains away from your property instead of soaking into the walls.

Left unchecked

What A Blocked Gutter Does To A Building

  • Saturated walls

    Water that should be leaving at the roofline runs down the wall instead, and wet masonry can show as damp on the inside face.

  • Rotting fascias & soffits

    Timber behind an overflowing gutter stays wet through the winter, and wet timber softens and rots.

  • Standing water

    Debris holds water in the run instead of letting it away, which is why it is worth clearing before the winter.

  • Growth on the roofline

    Moss, seedlings and nesting material take hold in a gutter full of leaf litter, and the fascia below ends up stained green.

The same gutter, the same morning

This Is What Comes Out Of A Gutter

One run of guttering on one property, photographed before we started and after we finished. Beech mast, moss and years of leaf litter packed solid the full length of the channel — and none of it visible from the ground.

The same gutter run cleared back to a clean, empty channelGutter packed solid with beech mast, moss and leaf litter before clearingBeforeAfter
Gutter being cleared with a pole-fed gutter vacuum from ground level

What we do

Protect Your Property From The Top Down

When gutters block, rainwater spills over the edge and runs down the walls instead of draining away. Left long enough, that shows up as damp walls, staining and rotting fascias.

We clear the full run, flush the downpipes and check the roofline, so water goes where it should and your home stays protected.

What we clear & clean

  • Gutters & downpipes
  • Soffits & fascias
  • Roofline & guttering
  • Conservatory gutters
  • Hoppers & outlets
Chiltern Surface Co operative clearing guttering with a vacuum from a properly footed ladder

Access

From The Ground Where We Can, Safely Where We Cannot

Most domestic guttering can be cleared with a pole-fed vacuum from ground level, and where that works it is the right answer — nothing leans against your fascia and nothing stands on your borders.

Some properties cannot be done that way — deep overhangs, conservatory roofs, runs behind mature planting. There we work off a properly footed ladder, which is a decision made at the site visit rather than improvised on the day.

  • Pole-fed vacuum from the ground wherever the run allows
  • Fully insured, with the owner accountable on every job
  • Access confirmed at the site visit, not guessed at on arrival

Our gutter cleaning service

How we do it, step by step

Every property is different. We start with a free site visit, assess the surfaces, then choose the method and the pressure that suit them.

  1. 01

    Inspection

    We assess the guttering, downpipes and roofline and identify blockages, splits or failed joints before we start.

  2. 02

    Safe removal

    Leaves, moss and roof debris are drawn out with a pole-fed gutter vacuum from ground level wherever the access allows, so the debris comes out into the vacuum rather than into your borders.

  3. 03

    Clear & flush

    Channels, outlets and downpipes are flushed through so we can see water running freely rather than assume it does.

  4. 04

    Minor repairs

    Loose brackets and separated joints are re-seated where we can, and anything beyond a minor fix is flagged rather than quietly left.

  5. 05

    Fascias & soffits cleaned

    The green staining that runs down the roofline is washed off, and the area below is left as tidy as we found it.

  6. 06

    Report provided

    You get a short, plain summary of the condition of the roofline — including the parts of your house you cannot see from the ground.

Type by type

Every guttering material handled differently

  • uPVC Guttering

    Cleared out, and the green streaking down the outside face is washed off at the same time.

  • Cast Iron

    Period guttering. Cleared carefully, and we report on rust, failed joints and sagging brackets rather than disturbing something that wants a specialist.

  • Aluminium & Steel

    Often seamless and powder-coated. Cleared and washed down without anything abrasive.

  • Conservatory & Lean-To

    Shallow-fall gutters over glass. Cleared by hand or by vacuum depending on what the access allows.

Why it matters

What you get from a gutter clean

  • Protects Your Property

    Proper drainage keeps water off your walls, fascias and foundations.

  • Free-Flowing Drainage

    We clear and flush so rainwater runs away cleanly, even in heavy rain.

  • Minor Repairs

    We re-seat loose brackets and flag anything that needs attention.

  • Tidy & Reported

    We leave the area clean and tell you what we found up there.

You get told what we found

A Report On The Part Of Your House You Cannot See

Nobody looks at their own roofline. We are up there anyway, so you get a short, plain summary of its condition — the joints that are weeping, the bracket that has dropped, the ridge tile that has moved. No jargon, no upsell, just the things worth knowing before they become a bill.

The issues

Signs your gutters need clearing

  • Blocked gutters overflowing in heavy rain
  • Damp patches on walls caused by overflow
  • Sagging, leaking or loose guttering
  • Moss and roof debris building up in the channels
  • Green staining on fascias and soffits

Areas We Cover

Proudly Covering Three Counties

Based in the Chilterns, we provide expert cleaning and restoration services across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

  • Henley-on-Thames riverside and bridge in Oxfordshire

    Oxfordshire

    Providing professional cleaning and restoration services throughout Oxfordshire and the surrounding communities.

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  • Historic market town street in Buckinghamshire

    Buckinghamshire

    From the market towns to surrounding villages, we help keep homes and businesses across Buckinghamshire looking their best.

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  • Riverside view of Maidenhead in Berkshire

    Berkshire

    Covering towns and villages across Berkshire, delivering specialist surface cleaning and restoration with outstanding results.

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Not sure if we cover your area?

Get in touch today and we’ll be happy to let you know.

What Clients Say

Trusted by homeowners across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire.

Thank you to every client who has trusted us with their home. Your reviews mean a great deal to us. We’re proud to be fully insured, certified professionals — delivering proven results with a customer-focused approach on every single project.

5-Star Rated On Google

  • Jon and his team were professional, tidy and did a great job. We had the gutter cleaning service
    KCKate CT
  • Solid work on our guttering and cleaning patio stones. Jon and his team worked hard during the day with some really good results to show.
    GGordon
  • Highly knowledgeable and kept us informed throughout the whole process.
    DWDean WilliamsonMarlow
  • Jon was very professional and knew exactly what was required.
    DRDavid ReynoldsMarlow
  • Incredibly, Jon managed to get it gleaming again. I'm thrilled with the results.
    AWAnna WilliamsonMarlow
  • I couldn't be happier with the service from Jon, this Marlow Company provided.
    TDTina Devereux
  • Jon Did a fantastic job of the driveway and walls.
    TATim Anders
  • I cannot recommend Chiltern surface co highly enough!
    TGThe Gentry Marlow
  • John spent a few hours cleaning and jet washing my drive, wow an amazing job.
    SSStuart Singer
  • Highly recommended! The quality of the work was excellent from start to finish.
    SMSara Maio
  • Absolutely brilliant! Jon was absolutely fantastic in communication.
    RURuby Uppal
  • Highly please with the result of the roof clean
    RDRobert Daly
  • I recently had the chiltern surface co team round to my house in Marlow to clean our patio and driveway.. Really happy with the results! The driveway and back patio are looking brand new. Definitely recommended!
    RKrobbie kneen
  • Fantasitc company, fantastic job, couldn't recommend more.
    RHRichard Hobbs
  • Chiltern Surface Co. were amazing. The men worked really hard in extreme heat and were very respectful of our property
    ODOlwyn Davison-Oakley
  • Absolutely brilliant service received from this company.
    NCNigel Crow
  • Highly recommend Jon and the Chiltern Surface Co team. They did a fantastic job cleaning, treating and re-sanding.
    NPNicola Padbury
  • My roof had been an issue for years with the build up of moss.
    NNicola
  • A huge thank you to Jon and the team at Chiltern Surface Company for the outstanding job they've done.
    NMNick Marr
  • Chiltern Surface Co. did an outstanding job cleaning our patio.
    NCNeylan Cankurtaran
  • Jon did a wonderful job cleaning and treating our roof which had been in a terrible state. He was meticulous and professional throughout, we absolutely cannot fault the service. Would highly recommend.
    LSLouise Scully
  • An excellent service from start to finish. The patio was in quite a state and now it looks as good as new.
    JSJulie Simpson
  • I didn't realise just how dirty my patios and driveway had become over the last 4 years.
    JHJohn Holmes
  • Excellent and professional work from start to finish. Both our patio and roof now look fantastic. Highly recommended!
    JPJames Phillips
  • I couldn't be happier with the patio cleaning service. Years of dirt and stains were completely removed.
    GSGill Slater
  • I recently had my 110m² block paved driveway at my home in Maidenhead professionally cleaned, re-sanded and sealed.
    FCFrancesco Carco
  • Top notch service. Turned up on time, quick, efficient and my drive has never been so clean! Will definitely use Jon again.
    DHDaniel Harrison
  • Jon and the team at Chiltern Surface Co were professionalism exemplified.
    CWConnor Walton
  • Jon and his team recently cleared all of our very mossy roofing tiles.
    CColin
  • We used Chiltern for patio cleaning and we were very impressed! Our patio which was looking extremely sorry for itself is like new! I would definitely recommend. The team were very friendly and efficient.
    CLClaire Lee
  • Incredible job thank you! My patio had become badly stained from over-cleaning and really needed resealing.
    BBookTravelBetter
  • Meticulous, professional, paid attention to detail - our driveway and patios look brand new.
    LHLinda HopkinsonMarlow
  • Professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.
    DODavid OsborneMarlow
  • It's rare to find someone who is both highly skilled and genuinely nice to deal with.
    TWThe Williamson TravelsMarlow

Questions

Gutter Cleaning FAQs

How often should gutters be cleaned?

Once or twice a year for most homes — more often if you have overhanging trees. We'll recommend a sensible interval for your property.

Do you clean from a ladder or the ground?

Both — we use safe access and gutter-vac equipment where appropriate, and a ladder with proper footing where access allows.

Can you fix leaking or sagging gutters?

We carry out minor repairs like re-seating brackets and clearing joints. For larger replacements we'll give you an honest assessment.

How do I know my gutters are actually blocked?

Water spilling over the edge in heavy rain is the obvious sign, but by then it has usually been going on a while. Dark tide marks down the wall below the gutter line, green staining on the fascia and plants growing out of the run are all earlier warnings.

What damage does an overflowing gutter actually cause?

Water that should be leaving the roof runs down the wall instead. That shows up as damp walls, staining, and fascias and soffits that stay wet. It is cheaper to prevent than it is to repair.

Do you take the debris away?

Yes. It comes out into the vacuum rather than onto your beds and paths, and it leaves with us.

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We’ll come to your property, inspect the surfaces, recommend the correct approach, and provide a clear quote. No pressure, no obligation — just information.

  • Surface-specific recommendations

    We assess your surfaces and recommend the right approach for the best, long-lasting results.

  • Clear, fixed quotation

    You'll receive a detailed, transparent quote with no hidden extras.

  • No pressure or obligation

    We'll provide honest advice so you can decide what's right for you.

  • Directly with the owner

    Speak directly with the owner and get expert advice you can trust.

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