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Gutter cleaning in Richmond, VA isn't optional — it's maintenance. Richmond's heavy tree canopy means gutters fill faster here than almost anywhere else in Virginia, and clogged gutters don't just look bad. They cause water to back up against your roofline, seep behind fascia boards, and pool against your foundation. Platypus Power Washing provides thorough gutter cleaning for homeowners throughout Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, and surrounding counties — removing debris, flushing every downspout, and restoring your gutters to full working condition.
You'll know the exact cost before we start. No hidden fees, no surprises on the invoice.
We confirm your appointment, let you know when we're on the way, and follow up when the job is done.
If you're not happy with the results, we will come back and reclean free of charge.
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“I'd had a big mold problem on one side of my house due to it never receiving sun. Also since I live in Maymont near the river the moist air was really creating a layer of mildew on most of the siding. The guys from Platypus took care of it all with no problem and even deep cleaned my walkway all for a great price. Def recommend!”
Gutters channel thousands of gallons of rainwater away from your roof, walls, and foundation. When they're clogged, water has nowhere to go — it backs up under shingles, spills over fascia and soffits, and pools at the base of your home. Professional gutter cleaning clears every trough and downspout so the system works as designed.
At Platypus we remove debris by hand and with professional tools, flush every downspout to confirm flow, and can add gutter brightening to restore the exterior face of your gutters. It's the same thorough approach we bring to every Richmond home.
Richmond's tree canopy is one of its best features — and one of the biggest challenges for gutters. The city's mix of mature oaks, maples, sweet gums, and pine trees means gutters fill up faster here than in many other markets.
Spring brings heavy pollen and helicopter seeds from maples. Summer fills gutters with leaves and organic debris. Fall is the heaviest season — oak leaves and acorns pack gutters tight. Winter freeze-thaw cycles compact whatever is left.
Most Richmond homeowners benefit from gutter cleaning twice per year — once in late spring after pollen season and once in late fall after the leaves have dropped. Homes with heavy tree cover directly overhead may need cleaning three times per year.
Clogged gutters can mean thousands in fascia repairs, foundation work, or water damage remediation — all of which cost far more than regular cleaning. Platypus Power Washing is fully licensed, insured, and based right here in Richmond. We haul away all debris on every job, flush every downspout, and don't leave until the system is working the way it should.
Debris removal, downspout flushing, and full system check on every job
You know the cost before we start — no surprises
We confirm your appointment and follow up when the job is complete
We don't leave until everything is flowing the way it should
Water sitting in clogged gutters overflows behind the gutter and saturates the fascia board and soffit, leading to wood rot and pest entry points.
Gutters that don't drain properly direct water against your foundation, contributing to settling, cracking, and basement moisture intrusion.
Standing water in gutters backs up under shingles at the roofline, causing premature deterioration and potential leaks.
Overflow from clogged gutters dumps concentrated water onto landscaping and flowerbeds, eroding soil and damaging plants.
Clogged gutters prevent proper drainage during freeze-thaw cycles, creating ice dams that force water under shingles.
Stagnant water and decomposing debris in gutters attract mosquitoes, carpenter ants, and other pests.
We assess your gutter system, linear footage, roof pitch, and debris level. You get an upfront quote before we start.
We clear all leaves, sticks, seed pods, and buildup from every section of gutter by hand and with professional tools.
Every downspout is flushed with water to confirm it's clear and draining properly all the way through.
Exterior gutter faces are scrubbed with a specialized alkaline solution to remove tiger striping and oxidation staining.
All debris is bagged and removed from your property. We don't leave a pile of wet leaves on your lawn.
We do a final walkthrough of the full gutter system before leaving and let you know if we spot anything that needs attention.
Most Richmond homeowners benefit from gutter cleaning twice per year — once in late spring after pollen season and once in late fall after leaves have dropped. Richmond's tree canopy and seasonal debris mean gutters fill faster than in less wooded areas.
Homes that may need more frequent gutter cleaning:
Waiting until gutters overflow can mean fascia rot, foundation issues, and interior leaks. Regular cleaning costs far less than repairing water damage.
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