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Gutter cleaning & downspout extensions.
A clogged downspout can pour hundreds of gallons against your foundation in one storm. We clean, inspect, and extend — the maintenance work that prevents the basement work.
How we approach it
The Quali-Dry
approach.
The foundation connection.
We care about your gutters more than most lawn services do — because we've spent 30 years fixing the basement leaks bad gutters caused. A two-foot downspout extension is the cheapest piece of waterproofing money can buy. It's also the most overlooked.
Inspection, not just cleaning.
Every visit includes a sag check, a separation check, a downspout pitch verification, and a quick look at the hardware. We tell you what's wearing out before it fails — and we put it in a short note so nothing's verbal.
Extensions that actually carry water far enough.
Most homes have downspouts dumping water two feet from the foundation. That's worse than no downspout — it concentrates the discharge right where you don't want it. We extend to 6–10 feet minimum, above-ground or buried-to-daylight depending on the lot.
What's included
Scope of work,
in plain English.
- Full gutter cleaning — hand-cleared, debris bagged
- Downspout flushing to verify clear flow
- Sag, separation, and hardware inspection
- Downspout pitch and grade verification
- Above-ground downspout extensions (rigid or flexible)
- Buried downspout-to-daylight extensions
- Foundation perimeter water assessment
- Short written notes after every visit
Common questions
What homeowners
ask us first.
How often should I clean my gutters?+
Twice a year minimum for most Southeast Michigan homes — late spring after the seeds drop and late fall after the leaves come down. Homes with overhanging trees may need three or four visits. Skipping a single fall cleanup is how spring basement leaks start.
How much does residential gutter cleaning cost?+
A single-story home runs $150–$220 per visit. Two-story homes run $220–$320. Annual contract (spring + fall) is typically 10–15% less than per-visit pricing. Downspout extensions are separate — $75–$220 per downspout depending on length and burial.
Do downspout extensions actually prevent basement leaks?+
Often, yes — when the leak source is exterior water reaching the foundation. We've seen homeowners cure a wet basement with $400 of downspout work. We've also seen homeowners who need full interior waterproofing despite perfect downspouts. The first visit tells us which case you're in.
When does this turn into a real drainage problem?+
When your gutters are clean, your downspouts are extended, and water still pools at the foundation — you're past maintenance and into real drainage work. That's when we route you to our [drainage systems page](/services/drainage-systems) for surface and subsurface French drains, regrading, and catch basins.
Where we do this work
Gutters
across Southeast Michigan.
Related property care
Often paired
with gutters.
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